Leahy Music Camp

What Leahy Music Camp does

Leahy Music Camp is a registered Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2006 by the Leahy family — an award-winning Canadian Celtic music group of 11 siblings — that operates multi-day, on-site music education programs at Lakefield College School in Lakefield, Ontario. The core offering is a five-day Full Camp Experience comprising a minimum of 14 classes, private lessons, jam sessions, recording-studio access, instrument room use, on-site recreational facilities, and evening performance events (Instructors Concert, Big Dance, Campers Concert, Grand Jam). The curriculum spans fiddle, piano, guitar, step-dancing, vocals, bass (delivered through a Dingwall-sponsored program), and electives covering drums, mandolin, accordion, songwriting, composition, and recording. Two lighter-weight alternative tiers — Morning Classes Only ($290 CAD) and a Children's Program for ages 6–12 ($298 + HST CAD) — sit alongside the main tier, with optional add-on accommodation in shared or private rooms at the Lakefield campus. Participant capacity is up to ~300 per session, and instructors (23 listed for 2026 versus 10 at founding) include acclaimed professional artists such as Juno- and Grammy-recognized musicians.

Name

Leahy Music Camp

Legal name

Leahy Music Camp

Website

https://leahymusiccamp.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Leahy Music Camp is a registered Canadian non-profit founded by the Leahy family in 2006 that runs a five-day, multi-tier music education program at Lakefield College School, serving roughly 300 musicians of all ages and skill levels from Canada, the United States, and internationally, supplemented by donations and a children's program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive) (EDAMALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Music education programs
• Summer music camps
• Celtic music instruction
• Instrumental music training
• Music performance workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakefield

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from participant registration fees for the multi-day music camp experience. Registration is handled through the organization's own online store (store.leahymusiccamp.ca). Fees cover different program tiers including Full Camp Experience, Morning Classes Only, and Children's Program.
2. Donations: As a registered Canadian non-profit, Leahy Music Camp accepts donations to support bursaries, youth participation, instructor programming, and facilities. US and UK donors can make tax-deductible donations through fiscal sponsor Omprakash.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Leahy Music Camp operates multi-day immersive music education camps at Lakefield College School in Ontario, Canada, offering instruction in fiddle, piano, guitar, step-dancing, vocals, bass, drums, mandolin, accordion, songwriting, composition, and recording for musicians of all ages and skill levels. Programs include the comprehensive five-day Full Camp Experience with minimum 14 classes plus evening events, a lighter Morning Classes Only track, and a dedicated Children's Program for ages 6–12. The camp features private lessons, jam sessions, a recording studio, instrument room access, instructor concerts, and recreational activities including swimming, canoeing, hiking, soccer, and tennis.

Product overview

Leahy Music Camp is a registered Canadian non-profit organization that operates as a music education camp, offering a multi-tiered program portfolio centered around its core five-day Full Camp Experience. The camp provides structured instructional programs including Fiddle/Violin, Piano, Guitar, Stepdancing, Vocals, and a Dingwall Bass Program, along with elective afternoon classes covering instruments like drums, mandolin, and accordion, plus composition and recording. The camp also offers a separate Children's Program for ages 6-12 and a Morning Classes Only option for those seeking a lighter schedule. All programs are designed to serve musicians of all skill levels from beginner to advanced, with the Full Camp Experience providing the most comprehensive access to private lessons, the recording studio, jam sessions, and evening performance events.

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Products and services

• Full Camp Experience The complete five-day, on-site music camp experience including a minimum of 14 classes, exclusive performances, private lessons, jam sessions, recording studio access, instrument room, recreational facilities, and the full slate of evening events including the Instructors Concert, The Big Dance, the Campers Concert, and the Grand Jam. Offered to musicians of all skill levels.
• Morning Classes Only A lighter program track including 2 morning classes (60 minutes each) in one of five programs (Fiddle, Piano, Guitar, Step-Dance, or Vocal), plus 2 evening events (the Instructors Concert and the Grand Jam). Priced at C$290.00 CAD. Ages 8+. Chaperone required for under 16 unless arranged with camp office.
• Children's Program A four-morning program for children ages 6–12 (beginner/intermediate) exposing participants to fiddle, piano, step-dance 101, children's choir, group music theory games, ceilidh dancing, crafts, daily instructor concerts, plus 2 evening events. Introduces basics of music theory through fun activities.
• Bursary Program Financial assistance program providing support for campers and families, including youth music education and participation scholarships and special programming support. Supported by donations and Omprakash for US/UK tax-deductible contributions.
• Jam Session Resources (Sheet Music and Videos) Online educational resources for jam session participants including video recordings of tunes and downloadable sheet music PDFs for traditional Celtic tunes, plus interviews and insights content.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Remenyi House of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichael and Rosa Remenyi have been with the camp since its founding. They operate the world-renowned Remenyi House of Music in Toronto, offering the highest quality pianos, string instruments, accessories, and the largest music bookstore in the GTA. They bring a selection of fine instruments and products to the camp each year and their expertise and knowledge is described as invaluable.
• Dingwall Designer GuitarscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDingwall Designer Guitars proudly supports the Dingwall Bass Program at Leahy Music Camp. The program is designed for electric and upright bass players and Dingwall may make a limited number of instruments available to try at camp. The partnership includes logo placement on program materials.
• Valet Airport ShuttleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValet Airport Shuttle in Peterborough, Ontario provides transportation services to and from Leahy Music Camp. Camp participants receive a 10% discount when identifying themselves as Leahy Music Camp participants.
• Irish American Heritage MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Irish American Heritage Museum announces the 2026 Traditional Irish Culture/Arts Scholarships for residents of New York State. Recipients are designated 'Regional Irish Cultural Ambassadors' and share Irish cultural talents, exchange styles and tunes with other artists, and immerse themselves in Irish heritage.
• Lakefield College SchoolcoreOthersLakefield College School has been the home of Leahy Music Camp since 2010. The world-class campus — an international boarding school — provides the facilities for the camp including residences, dining hall, classrooms, recreational facilities (swimming, canoeing, hiking, soccer, tennis), Apple Computer Lab, and recording studio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berklee Five-Week Summer Performance Program: Berklee's Five-Week program offers immersive summer music instruction in Boston for students of multiple instruments and styles. Comparable to Leahy in its multi-week intensive music education model and broad instrument coverage.
• Mark O'Connor String Camp: Mark O'Connor String Camp is a summer program focused on string playing across multiple genres including fiddle and Celtic traditions. It is directly comparable to Leahy's fiddle-heavy, multi-genre string instrumental focus.
• Rocky Ridge Music Center: Rocky Ridge Music Center is a Colorado-based summer chamber music and string program for advanced young musicians. It is comparable to Leahy in its intensive instrument-focused residential instruction and small cohort format.
• Camp Okenoke / Maine Fiddle Camp: Maine Fiddle Camp is a focused residential summer program for fiddle and traditional music instruction. Comparable to Leahy in its small-cohort residential format and dedication to traditional Celtic-style fiddle instruction.
• Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI): BUTI is a prestigious summer music program for high-school and pre-college musicians offering intensive classical and contemporary performance training. It is comparable to Leahy in its residential intensive-instruction model for serious young musicians.
• Kinhaven Music School: Kinhaven is a Vermont-based residential summer chamber music program for advanced student musicians. It directly parallels Leahy's multi-day intensive instrumental instruction in a small community setting.
• Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp: Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is a Michigan-based residential summer arts camp offering multi-week programs in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. It mirrors Leahy's residential multi-day instructional format and broad arts focus.
• Interlochen Arts Camp: Interlochen Arts Camp is a multi-week summer arts program offering intensive instruction in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts on a residential campus. It is the closest large-scale peer to Leahy Music Camp in format (immersive residential arts camp) and target audience (aspiring musicians and arts students).

Emerging players

• Celtic Junction Arts Center: Celtic Junction Arts Center is a US-based cultural center that hosts traditional Irish music and dance workshops and events. It is comparable to Leahy in its Celtic/traditional music focus but operates as a year-round venue with shorter workshops rather than a multi-day residential camp.

Regional players

• Irish Arts Summer Schools (e.g., University of Limerick Irish World Academy summer programs): The University of Limerick Irish World Academy hosts summer schools in traditional Irish music and dance. Comparable to Leahy in its Celtic/traditional music focus, but operates primarily in Ireland rather than competing in Leahy's North American market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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