Friends of Ames Strings is a wonderful organization that supports youth orchestra programs and players. They offer great workshops including a two-week summer workshop for 4th-9th graders. Registration fees are very low and the experience is outstanding! Scholarships are always available for all youth in need. Our kids have really enjoyed this workshop. It is a gift to see your child's confidence and skill level grow each day. It ends with a free community concert that amazes the audience with what a group of youth string players can accomplish in two weeks together.