For more information regarding the UVic Music Discoveries weekend (just $40 for the entire weekend) can be found here:
https://musicdiscoveriesblog.wordpress.com/
I've signed up my own beginning band son for this activity as I've heard rave reviews from kids who've gone in years past. I'm sure he'd love to have some familiar faces to join with him. It has always inspired practice and given those students a leg up on what we do here in band class.
Looking at their website, it appears there's just 8 spots left for the Concert Band. So sign up soon to avoid disappointment.