The Ellicott City Summer Band Camp is recommended for any students with one to three years of playing experience. Our goal is to provide young musicians with an enriching musical experience while having fun. Although we are called the "Ellicott City" Summer Band Camp, student musicians from all surrounding areas are welcome to attend!
At our camp young musicians will:
Develop their individual and ensemble playing skills.
Learn exciting new music and meet new friends.
Play "side-by-side" with older musicians (our awesome "counselors") who work with our staff to serve as mentors.
Experience masterclass/clinics with local professional musicians
Perform on our grand finale concert at the James Rouse Theater at Wilde Lake High School
We also make time for FUN and games every day during our outdoor recess/chill/snack time. We have a popsicle party as well as a slip-n-slide/pizza party during the second week of camp.
More about ECBC:
First begun by long time director Frank Owens (Centennial Lane Elementary), our camp was known for many years as the Centennial Lane Summer Band Camp. The camp started in summer 2003 with 36 campers. Over time the camp has grown, and every summer we welcome over 150 young band musicians from the surrounding area. Rising 5th through 8th graders are our "campers" while high school students may apply as "counselors" who work with our staff to mentor younger musicians. Be sure to visit our video and testimonials page to see and hear more about our camp experience!
Summer 2026 Information
Dates/Times:
July 13-17 & July 20-24, 2026 (Two weeks: Monday - Friday)
This is a two-week camp commitment!
8:15am drop-off - 12:30pm dismissal
Cost: $390 per camper/$345 per camper for families with multiple campers
The camp will be held at Mount Hebron High School: 9440 Old Frederick Road (Route 99) Ellicott City, MD. 21042
The camp culminates with a grand finale concert for family and friends at the James Rouse Theatre in Columbia on Friday July 24th.
If you would like to contact a camp director with questions please email us at: [email protected] .
Follow the payment link inside the google registration form to make payment to the Mount Hebron Music Boosters.
Save your receipt! You will need the receipt to complete the registration. You will also need your receipt if you plan to use it tax/FSA purposes.
Finish completing the google form - use the payment number from your receipt.
Make sure to "submit" at the bottom!
NOTE: If you are unable to commit to the entire two weeks,including the concert performance on July 24th,contact the camp staff before registering.
2026 Counselor Information:
Rising 9th through 12th musicians are welcome to apply to be a volunteer "Counselor" at ECBC! Our awesome counselors work with our directors to serve as mentors for the camper age musicians. They do everything from sit side-by-side the younger players in the ensemble, give coaching sessions, and even lead sectional rehearsals! Counselors are volunteers and do not pay a camp fee.
Interested in serving as a 2026 Counselor? Check back in the spring for the application. Priority is given to musicians who have previously attended ECBC but any rising 9th through 12th grade musician can apply.
2026 Camp Staff:
Tim Beall - Director (Northfield Elementary) Saul Green - Director (Wilde Lake High) Alexis Kalivretenos - Director (St. John's Lane Elementary) Jon Sindler - Director (Mount View Middle) Debra Berry RN - Camp Nurse
