CAMP ENCORE-CODA

a great summer of music, sports and friends!

ENROLLMENT POLICIES

RECRUITING CALENDAR - We begin recruiting for the summer in October and continue the process throughout the school year, evaluating each application as it comes to us, a system generally known as 'rolling admissions'. Consequently, there is no specific 'due date' for applications. There are a specific number of spots available in each of 10 different age/gender groups and we accept enrollments in each of those groups until all the available spots are taken, always with an eye towards the overall instrumental/vocal balance. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA - Because we offer a range of instrumental and vocal ensembles at different musical levels, we are seeking campers on a wide range of instruments/voices at those different levels. We welcome campers at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, and offer appropriate ensembles for each level. The factors we consider when evaluating an application are: personal character, instrument/voice played, musical interest, level of advancement and space available for that gender/age group. SPACE RESERVATIONS - We do accept space reservations by phone or email from families who have reviewed our materials and had a satisfactory in-person or telephone interview with Jamie. We will happily hold a space for 1 week while the paperwork is completed and mailed in. APPLICATION - To make application, parents should send a completed enrollment form, a deposit, and, for new upper campers, an audition tape and personal recommendation. The deposit should be a personal check as we are unable to accept credit cards. The deposit is not refundable once the camper has been accepted. If, for some reason, a camper is not accepted, the entire deposit will be refunded. ACKNOWLEDGMENT - Upon acceptance, parents will receive a welcome package from us containing various kinds of information including a schedule of subsequent springtime mailings and other important dates on the camp calendar. Usually we will respond to an application within a few days, and parents can expect an acknowledgment from us within 1-2 weeks.