The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library

10/20/2026

Joe's Music Mill will be at the Older Adults Fair - Hope to see you there!

10/20/2026

PA Day Camp registration is now open, and spots are filling up fast! 🏫🔬🖌️⚽

Make the most out of upcoming PA Days with BGC South East! We offer creative activities, music, STEM & Robotics, sports, and more, with something for every age and interest.

📆 October 26 & November 20

📍West End: 1300 Bath Road
📍Hughson: 559 Bagot Street
📍St. Genevieve: 386 Holden Street

Choose From:

🖌️ General PA Day Camps
Children enjoy active play, creative activities, group challenges and time with friends while building confidence and new skills with the support of qualified educators

🧸 Kindergarten/Early Years Camps
Through play-based learning, creative activities, active play and time with friends, children build confidence, develop new skills and have fun with the support of qualified educators.

🏃‍♂️ Authorized Recreation Camps
Campers focus on sport and activity while participating in games, creative activities, group challenges and opportunities to build new skills and friendships, all supported by caring, HIGH FIVE®-trained staff.

🎵 Music Education Camp with The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library
Campers will experiment with a variety of instruments and develop basic musical knowledge and skills. Rhythm, songwriting, and creative expression will be explored!

🔬STEM & Robotics Camps
Young explorers will dive into hands-on activities that introduce key concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Campers will participate in challenges and perform experiments.

Spaces are limited, register in advance through the Parent Portal to secure your child's spot! 🔗https://boysandgirlsclubofkingstonareaincl.my.site.com/ #/app/dashboard

10/20/2026

And while you are there, you can visit Joe's Jam Space and play an instrument!

Looking for something free to do downtown?

Visit Music From Miles Around, Sponsored by Empire Life at the Market Wing Cultural Space inside Kingston City Hall. This year-long exhibition explores Kingston’s music history, from Indigenous musical traditions, church choirs, military bands, and early instrument makers to record shops, radio, live venues, local bands, and today’s creative scene.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Learn more at the link in the comments/bio

10/08/2026

Joe`s Music Mill will have a booth at Franco-Foire 2026.

Mille-Îles

09/30/2026

PA Day Camp registration is open! 📣✨

Searching for the perfect way for your child to spend their upcoming PA Days? Explore our PA Day camps for children of all ages, and every kind of interest!

We offer:

🤖STEM & Robotics
🎵Music Education with The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library
🎨🥅Activity-Based Camps

Programs are supported by caring and qualified staff that ensure every child's camp experience is safe, inclusive, and an active place to spend their day away from school. 💚

Register for our PA Day Camps NOW through the parent portal in our bio! 🔗

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

🎶 PA Day Music Camp is coming to BGC South East! 🎶

Calling all young music lovers ages 6-8! Join us in partnership with Joe’s Music Mill for an exciting P.A day of exploring instruments from around the world, creating music, songwriting and building musical skills through hands-on fun. 🌎🎵

Campers will also enjoy active physical literacy activities and a daily swim! 🏊‍♀️

📅 Registration opens September 21
👧 Ages 6–8
💰 $50/camper

Spaces will be limited, so mark your calendars and get ready to make some music! 🎸🥁🎤

The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library

08/21/2026

Joe's Music Mill is at the Music Merch Market in Market Square.

We are selling our T-shirts and Gift Certificate packages.

We also brought a "Petting Zoo" of instruments if you want to jam!

Come down and say Hi!

07/06/2026

Some of the most important work happens behind the scenes.
It's the routine maintenance that prevents larger problems.
It's the attention to detail that extends the life of an instrument.

It's the commitment to stewardship that ensures resources are used wisely.
At Joe's Music Mill, caring for instruments isn't just about fixing what's broken, it's about ensuring they remain ready whenever a student needs them.

Our current campaign is an investment in sustainability.

By maintaining instruments today, we're helping ensure they can continue serving students tomorrow.

Strong music programs aren't built overnight. They're built through consistent care, year after year.

Click this link to donate: https://l1nq.com/pzp9wwk

Thank you for your support!

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day from Joe's Music Mill to you!