Cammac

What Cammac does

CAMMAC (Canadian Amateur Musicians Music Centre / Centre musical CAMMAC) is a non-profit cultural organization founded in 1953, operating a residential music retreat and education platform from its Music Centre on the wooded shores of Lake MacDonald in Harrington (Lost River), Quebec, in the Laurentian region. The organization serves amateur musicians of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds through an 8-week summer music camp, a winter retreat (Musique et couleurs), themed weekend programs (LATINIDAD, BACH+, Thanksgiving), and the year-round Dimanche en musique concert series featuring international artists. Supporting the programming is the Musicothèque Oskar Morawetz, a lending library of over 11,000 choral, orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire works available to members. CAMMAC maintains regional chapters in Montreal, Ottawa-Gatineau, and Toronto that host local concerts, sight readings, and choral events, and operates bilingually in French and English to facilitate cross-cultural participation.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its infrastructure consists of the Main Pavilion (40 rooms), Lake Chalet (20 rooms), and camping facilities, with bookings managed through the Reservit online system, phone reservations, and email, supported by a 50% deposit model. Marketing runs through the cammac.ca website, email newsletters, Facebook and Instagram (@cammacmusic), and YouTube video content. Partnerships with the Canada Council for the Arts (Digital Now Initiative funding), Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP), Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal, Les Violons du Roy, and the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal provide program content and funding support.

CAMMAC's revenue model combines program and retreat fees, tiered annual memberships (Youth $20, Adult and Senior $40, Group/Corporate $247.20, renewable each October 1), charitable donations processed through DonorPerfect, and concert and event revenue. Summer camp pricing ranges from $280 for children to $595 for adults per week with accommodation, with discounts for new participants, multi-week registrations, group bookings, and member referrals. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Susan King, with Executive Director Cynthia Bonenfant and Artistic Director Guylaine Lemaire responsible for operations and programming respectively. No venture capital, private equity, or public ownership exists.

Name

Cammac

Legal name

CAMMAC

Website

https://cammac.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAMMAC is a Canadian non-profit founded in 1953 that operates a residential music retreat in Quebec's Laurentians, offering summer camps, winter retreats, themed weekends, and concerts to amateur musicians of all ages, with regional chapters in Montreal, Ottawa-Gatineau, and Toronto.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Harrington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program and Retreat Fees: Revenue generated from summer music camps (8 weeks), winter retreats, weekend music programs (Latinidad, BACH+), and Thanksgiving weekends. Fees vary by participant type (adults, students, teens, children) and include accommodation options, meal plans, and musical programs.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees: Youth (18-24 years): $20, Adult (25-59 years): $40, Senior (60+): $40, Groups/Enterprises (choirs, orchestras, schools): $247.20. Membership is renewable annually on October 1st and provides access to member-only activities, library borrowing privileges, and regional participation.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CAMMAC accepts donations through DonorPerfect platform, with tax receipts issued for charitable contributions. The organization distributes scholarships ('bourses') annually to enable less affluent musicians to participate in summer programs.
4. Concert and Event Revenue: Revenue from Musical Sundays concert series featuring international artists, brunch tickets, and venue rentals. Past performers include musicians from Les Violons du Roy, Gesualdo Six, Karen Young, and Marianne Trudel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CAMMAC operates residential and seasonal music retreats at its Laurentian Music Centre in Quebec, including an 8-week summer camp, a winter retreat (Musique et couleurs), themed weekend programs (LATINIDAD, BACH+, Thanksgiving), the Dimanche en musique concert series, and tiered annual memberships. It also runs the Musicothèque Oskar Morawetz lending library of more than 11,000 scores, supplemented by regional activities in Montreal, Ottawa-Gatineau, and Toronto for amateur musicians of all ages and skill levels.

Product overview

CAMMAC (Canadian Amateur Musicians Music Centre) operates as a unified multi-program music retreat and education platform. The core offering consists of residential music programs at the CAMMAC Music Centre in Quebec's Laurentian region, including eight-week summer music retreats (Weeks 1-8), winter retreats (Musique et couleurs), seasonal weekend programs (LATINIDAD, BACH+, Thanksgiving), and a year-round concert series (Dimanche en musique). Supporting the programs is the Musicothèque Oskar Morawetz, a lending library of over 11,000 musical scores. The organization also offers tiered annual memberships (Youth, Adult, Senior, Group/Corporate) providing access to activities at the Music Centre and regional locations in Montreal, Ottawa-Gatineau, and Toronto. All programs are bilingual (French/English) and cater to amateur musicians of all ages and skill levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Musicothèque Oskar Morawetz: A music library housing over 11,000 choral, orchestral, chamber music, and solo repertoire works, located at the CAMMAC Music Centre.

Products and services

• Summer Music Retreats (Camp musical d'été) Eight-week residential summer music camp for amateur musicians of all ages (children 5-12, teens 13-17, students 18-25, adults 18+/26+) and skill levels from beginners to advanced. Each week features a distinct theme (classical, jazz, blues, Broadway, world music) with instruction, ensembles, art, dance, yoga, and outdoor activities; on-site and off-site participation options are available.
• Musique et couleurs (Winter Music Retreat) Winter music retreat offering immersive musical experiences combining sounds and colors, designed for families and adults seeking a musical escape in the Laurentians. Includes on-site accommodation, meal plans, and instruction.
• LATINIDAD Weekend Adult-only weekend music retreat exploring Latin American music traditions, from Argentine tango and Dominican merengue to pan-Latino styles such as salsa and Latin jazz. Includes two nights of accommodation and meals.
• BACH+ Weekend Spring weekend retreat centered on J.S. Bach's music, offering workshops in choral singing, chamber music, orchestra, and recorder for intermediate to advanced amateur musicians, in collaboration with Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal. Includes three nights of accommodation and meals.
• Thanksgiving Weekend Thanksgiving weekend experience combining music courses, outdoor activities, wellness-focused workshops, and creative activities for adults, teens, and children, culminating in a traditional five-course banquet at the CAMMAC Music Centre.
• Musicothèque Oskar Morawetz Physical and digital music library housing over 11,000 choral, orchestral, chamber music, and solo repertoire works, available for loan to CAMMAC members, accessible via [email protected].
• Dimanche en musique Concert Series Summer concert series featuring internationally renowned artists performing at the CAMMAC Music Centre, followed by a lakeside brunch buffet. Past performers include Les Violons du Roy, The Gesualdo Six, Karen Young, Marianne Trudel, and VOCES8.
• CAMMAC Annual Memberships (Youth, Adult, Senior, Group/Corporate) Tiered annual memberships (Youth $20, Adult $40, Senior $40, Group/Corporate $247.20, taxes included) granting access to member-exclusive activities at the CAMMAC Music Centre and regional locations, Musicothèque Oskar Morawetz borrowing privileges, and regional participation; renewable each October 1.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canada Council for the ArtscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCanada Council for the Arts provided funding through the Digital Now Initiative for the production of Musical Postcards 2024 video series, filmed at the CAMMAC Music Centre and Conservatoire de musique de Montréal.
• Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering scholarships for chamber music participants at CAMMAC. The ACMP's mission is to encourage and develop chamber music practice for pleasure among musicians worldwide, regardless of background, age, or level.
• Studio de musique ancienne de MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership where the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal provides ensemble members (Len Torrie, Isabella Cuminato, Nils Brown, Kevin Marimbu) as coaches and performers during BACH+ weekends and other programs.
• Les Violons du RoyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as performers in the Musical Sundays concert series at CAMMAC.
• The Gesualdo SixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as performers in the Musical Sundays concert series at CAMMAC.
• L'Orchestre du Centre National des ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed for collaborative musical activities.
• Opéra de MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed for collaborative musical activities.
• Centre des Musiciens du MondeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed for collaborative musical activities.
• Danse CadenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed for collaborative musical activities.
• Musique et autres mondesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed for collaborative musical activities.
• VOCES8minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as performers in the Musical Sundays concert series at CAMMAC.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Music Academy of the West: Santa Barbara-based summer music festival and conservatory running an 8-week residential program plus a concert series featuring international soloists. Comparable scale, programming cadence, and retreat-plus-concert structure to CAMMAC.
• Tanglewood Music Center: Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer music school in the Berkshires offering residential orchestral, chamber, and vocal programs for advanced students and adult amateurs. Directly analogous adult-amateur retreat concept paired with a flagship concert series.
• Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: Canadian mountain-based arts institution running multi-week music residency and summer programs with on-site accommodation, concerts, and ensemble coaching. Closest Canadian analog to CAMMAC's residential retreat-plus-concert model in a destination setting.
• Interlochen Center for the Arts: Premier US summer arts camp and year-round academy offering immersive classical, jazz, and chamber-music programs for students of all ages. Directly comparable residential music retreat model with on-site lodging, multiple summer sessions, and an analogous mission of nurturing young and amateur musicians.

Regional players

• Orford Musique: Quebec-based music academy (formerly Orford Music Academy) running summer music camps and orchestral/chamber training in the Eastern Townships. Direct regional competitor targeting similar amateur musician and family segments in Quebec.
• Domaine Forget: Quebec music academy and festival in Charlevoix offering summer music programs, professional training, and concert series. Direct regional competitor for Quebec-based amateur musicians and families considering a Laurentian music retreat.

Others

• Canadian Music Centre: National Canadian organization promoting Canadian composers through a lending library of scores and resource services. Comparable music-library asset (analogous to CAMMAC's Musicothèque Oskar Morawetz) and Canadian music ecosystem mandate, though not a retreat operator.

Emerging players

• Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music: New Hampshire-based chamber-music summer program offering workshops and concerts for amateur and student ensembles. Similar mission of adult-amateur chamber music immersion in a residential, nature-based setting.
• Point CounterPoint: Vermont chamber-music camp on Lake Fairlee serving adult amateurs and pre-college students with multi-week residential sessions. Comparable lake-based, intergenerational chamber-music retreat targeting amateur enthusiasts.
• Greenwood Music Camp: Massachusetts summer music camp combining adult amateur and youth programs in a single residential session. Comparable intergenerational model and amateur-musician focus, though smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cammacmusic
• Xx.com/cammacmusic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cammac

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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