Our Purpose
Athena Music and Leadership Camp
Founded in 2008, the Athena Music and Leadership Camp is the first to provide middle and high school-aged young ladies a five-day, music camp experience while emphasizing leadership and team-building skills. Named for the Greek goddess of the arts and wisdom, Athena strengthens musical excellence through three main points of emphasis: performance fundamentals, theoretical understanding, and music appreciation. Our leadership and empowerment workshops focus on confidence building, communication skills and self-awareness.
Our Offerings
Varied Curricula
Leadership and Empowerment
Musical Excellence
The Athena Camp provides a wide variety of experiences. It is not uncommon to see middle school campers who are just beginning to learn how to play, high school campers who are perfecting their skills, college students who are learning to teach and inspire, and professionals who have been teaching anywhere from 1 to 40+ years. What better
The Athena Camp provides a wide variety of experiences. It is not uncommon to see middle school campers who are just beginning to learn how to play, high school campers who are perfecting their skills, college students who are learning to teach and inspire, and professionals who have been teaching anywhere from 1 to 40+ years. What better way for young ladies of all ages to connect and learn from musicians all over the country!
Musical Excellence
Leadership and Empowerment
Musical Excellence
Learn and review performance fundamentals such as balance, blend, intonation, and musicianship through master classes, chamber music, and large ensemble experiences. Experience introductory courses in music theory, conducting, and more! Past camps have offered sessions on instrument making, jazz improvisation, composition, and audition pr
Learn and review performance fundamentals such as balance, blend, intonation, and musicianship through master classes, chamber music, and large ensemble experiences. Experience introductory courses in music theory, conducting, and more! Past camps have offered sessions on instrument making, jazz improvisation, composition, and audition preparation. Students will perform in a Finale Concert on Thursday afternoon.
Leadership and Empowerment
Leadership and Empowerment
Leadership and Empowerment
Participate in discussions designed to improve self-esteem and leadership skills. Build confidence, communication skills, and self-awareness. Also receive valuable information about music participation after middle and high school band and orchestra. Be empowered!
Our Locations
Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota
The Athena Camp-Minnesota is held on the beautiful campus of the College of St. Benedict. Located about 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, this Athena Camp location is easily accessible from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Campers will enjoy rehearsing and performing at the Benedicta Arts Center and will reside in
The Athena Camp-Minnesota is held on the beautiful campus of the College of St. Benedict. Located about 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, this Athena Camp location is easily accessible from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Campers will enjoy rehearsing and performing at the Benedicta Arts Center and will reside in the university dorms. Although all young ladies are highly encouraged to be residential campers, a commuter camper option is available.
Atlanta
Minnesota
Minnesota
The Athena Camp-Atlanta is held on the beautiful campus of Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia. Located about 45 minutes north of downtown Atlanta and 75 minutes southeast of Chattanooga, this Athena Camp location is easily accessible from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Campers will enjoy rehearsing and perform
The Athena Camp-Atlanta is held on the beautiful campus of Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia. Located about 45 minutes north of downtown Atlanta and 75 minutes southeast of Chattanooga, this Athena Camp location is easily accessible from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Campers will enjoy rehearsing and performing in Reinhardt University's beautiful Falany Performing Arts Center and will reside in the university dorms. Although all young ladies are highly encouraged to be residential campers, a commuter camper option is available.
Chicago
Minnesota
Chicago
The Athena Camp-Chicago is held at the VanderCook College of Music. Located minutes from the heart of downtown Chicago, this Athena Camp location is easily accessible from the Chicago Midway International Airport. Campers will enjoy rehearsing and performing at the VanderCook College of Music. This location is a day camp, only.
Our Team
Guest Clinicians
Guest Clinicians
Guest Clinicians
Campers interact with women who have proven to be effective leaders in the performing arts and are inspired by corporate, university, and community leaders from across the country.
Faculty
Guest Clinicians
Guest Clinicians
The Athena Camp faculty consists of highly successful, professional women who teach band, orchestra, and private music lessons at the elementary, middle & high school, and college levels. Many faculty members have been with us since the camp's inception in 2008.
Guest Artists
Guest Clinicians
Guest Artists
Athena Campers enjoy private recitals and Q&A with some of the most successful women in the performing arts.
