ABOUT CAMP

Camper Information

Registration

Registration for all students attending Sessions 1-6 will be held in the Burdick Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday afternoon between 12:30 and 3:00 pm CST.  Students must pay the balance of their tuition and lesson fees at this time if not already paid. If you are receiving a scholarship, please check with the scholarship source to see if the fees have been sent.

Housing

Campers will be housed in open dormitories and cabins.  All room assignments are made prior to camp at the time each student’s registration is received.  Roommate preference reservations will be held for two weeks.  Each person must bring his or her own sheets, blankets, pillow, sleeping bag, etc. Evenings are cool so sleeping bags are an excellent choice.  You will also need to bring your own towels, toiletries, etc.  Campers are expected to help with dorm duties in the morning. 

Meals

Meals are served in the camp dining hall. The first meal of each session will be the Sunday evening meal.  Any camper with a special diet should contact the camp prior to arriving.   Students staying over a Saturday night will be charged a $15.00 USD fee to cover the cost of meals and supervision unless they are registered for both weeks.

Student Bank

Students are strongly urged to bank spending money with the IMC Bank. The camp is not responsible for lost or stolen money. Deposits can be made during registration on Sunday. Students will be able to access their bank account at the Administration building beginning Monday at 3:00 pm.

Locks

All dorms have cubbies that can be locked.  You may rent a lock for $5.00 (USD or CAD). $3.00 will be refunded upon return of the lock and key at the end of your stay at camp. Locks may be checked out at registration. Sorry, no personal locks may be used.

Phones

IMPORTANT! Phone Cards are available at the IMC Office or the Concession Stand. $5.00 USD or CAD for 60 min of camp phone use. Cell phones are NOT ALLOWED at IMC.

Camp Photos

An official camp photo is taken during each session. Copies may be ordered before Tuesday and then picked up on Saturday.  Informal pictures will also be taken for IMC promotion throughout the week. Campers wishing not to be included in the informal photos and videos should indicate this on their 2015 Health Form.

Final Concerts & Recitals

We ask that campers do not leave camp before the final performance or exhibition. All performances are free and open to the general public. Parents may purchase lunch and eat with their child on Saturday afternoon.  Lunch starts at 11:30 and the cost is around $7 USD or CAD.  Lunch tickets are available at the dining hall door.  In preparation for departure, it is suggested that students remove all personal items from dormitories before noon. 

Concert Schedule

Concert Recordings

CDs of the bands, choirs and orchestras are available for purchase at the end of each week. They will be mailed out to the students in December.

General Conduct

All campers must follow the rules and regulations of the camp. The International Music Camp has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy in regards to illegal drugs, tobacco, e-cigarettes, and alcohol. Campers are NOT ALLOWED to smoke, use illegal drugs or consume alcoholic beverages while attending camp. Campers unable to abide by the rules are subject to dismissal with NO REFUND.  Harassment, or any behavior that is disruptive or infringes in any way on the safety and welfare of other campers or staff will be grounds for dismissal. 

No refund of the camp fees will be made to campers who leave the camp before the end of their session!

Things to Bring to Camp

• a watch (not cell phone clock)

• necessary changes of clothing (plan for warm and cool weather – layers work best!)

• raincoat

• umbrella

• Concert Uniform (see below)

• one dressy outfit for Faculty Night (not concert clothes)

• a warm jacket and/or sweatshirt

• tennis shoes or good walking shoes

• non-aerosol toiletries

• insect repellant

• towels and washcloths

• bedding (sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket)

• pillow

Please remember that IMC is not responsible for accidents or theft.

Dress Code

Proper dress should be worn at all times.  Casual clothing in good taste is allowed for daily classes.  Clothing with inappropriate exposure is not allowed.  Crop tops, one-shoulder shirts, and tube tops are not allowed to be worn on their own.  Undergarments should not be visible at any time.  When in doubt, leave it at home.  Shorts and skirts should be modest and in good taste.  Shorts must be as long as your thumbs and skirts must be as long as your fingertips when your arms are at your sides.  All dress code concerns are subject to approval by Deans and the Dean of Student Activities. Shoes must be worn at all times outside of the dorms.  All campers are expected to be well groomed at all times.  This includes clothing, hair, and personal cleanliness.

Concert Uniform

The uniform dress for Saturday concerts and formal pictures for Band, Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Handbell personnel is:

Females: black pants (no jeans) or long skirt, plain white dress shirt, and black shoes. No flip-flops.

Males: black pants (no jeans), plain white dress shirt, and black shoes. No flip-flops. 

Dancers & Drama Students:  Click Here for Dancers and Click Here for Drama Students.

All other programs require a semi-dressy outfit for the final performance.

Things to Leave at Home

• Cell Phones

• Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco & E-cigarettes

• Weapons

• Products containing nuts or processed in a facility with any type of nut (Peanut, Almond, etc)

• Perfumes, colognes, strong smelling lotions

• Scooters

• Skate Boards

• Roller Blades

• Bikes

• 2-Way Radios

• Boom Boxes

• Laptops (unless needed for your program)

Approximate Daily Schedule

7:00 am: Wake-Up
7:00-7:30am: Dorm Clean-up 
7:30-8:20am: Breakfast
8:30-9:30am: Class
9:40-10:40am: Class
10:40-10:55: Mid-Morning Break
11:00-Noon: Class
Noon-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00-3:00pm: Class
3:00-4:00pm: Class or Recreation
4:00-5:00pm: Recreation/Free Time
5:00-6:00pm: Dinner
6:00-7:00pm: Class/Free Time (Grp 1)
7:00-8:00pm: Class/Free Time (Grp 2)
8:00-10:00pm: Evening Recreation
10:00pm: Call to Quarters
10:30 pm: Lights Out

2015 General Brochure

Health Information and Meals

Health Form

2015 Health Form
(if the Health Form is not printing correctly you might need to open it in another program)

Everyone must have the health form completed and returned to the camp at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival at camp. If you have misplaced your health form, you can download the form at the top of the page. Campers who do not have either a completed health form on file or complete a health form upon arrival and will not be allowed to stay.

General Health

Campers should be in good health upon arriving at camp, since the programs can be physically demanding. Campers exposed to a contagious disease prior to camp should contact the camp in order to be rescheduled for a different session.

Each camper should bring from home or purchase from the Allegro Shop a bottle for water.  IMC recommends everyone consume adequate fluids while at camp, even when the weather is cool.  A formula to calculate the amount of daily fluid consumption is posted at the Nurse’s Station.

Parents/Guardians will be notified by phone when there is a concern about a camper’s health.

Medication – Prescription & Over-the-Counter

In compliance with the American Camp Association Standards, a camper’s prescription and over the counter medications must be stored under lock and key and are to be dispensed by the Camp Nurse from the Nurse’s Station.  Exceptions to this rule include asthma medications such as inhalers and Epi-pens for allergic reactions. Please have all your medications in their original containers with you during registration as they will be checked into the Nurse’s Station at that time.  Exceptions are made at the discretion of the Camp Nurse and can be discussed either before camp by calling the camp office or during registration.

Allergies

Campers coming to camp with Epi-pens must carry them with them at all times.  Due to the distance from the camp to the nearest emergency facility, it is recommended that campers with Epi-pens bring two.  The Camp Nurse and the Camper’s dean should be notified of anyone coming to camp with Epi-pens.

NUT FREE ZONE
The INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CAMP is nut free. Many campers and staff have life-threatening nut allergies and our proximity to emergency facilities may not allow adequate treatment of a reaction. As a result no nuts, peanut butter, nut products, or products made in a facility that processes nuts are allowed anywhere on the camp. 

Special Diets

Campers who have food allergies that require meal adjustments such as a wheat or milk allergy should call or e-mail the IMC office when registering for camp.  Approximately 2 weeks before the camper’s session is to begin, the parent should call the IMC office to discuss the needs of the camper with the Food Service Coordinator.  Please be sure to mail or email the Health Form in advance so that the correct amount of food can be ordered.

IMC provides an extensive salad bar containing fresh fruits and vegetables.  A vegetarian option is provided for all meals but may not be classified as vegan.  Campers that have a special diet (vegan, gluten free, etc) may request a menu from the office prior to camp and bring their own food to supplement the IMC meals.  Food brought from home should be nut free and clearly labeled and brought in sealed storage containers and a designated spot in the fridge will be provided for storage.  It is the camper’s responsibility to bring to camp any food substitutions not routinely provided by IMC. A few exceptions apply, such as soy milk (if requested in advance).

After picking up the packet at registration at IMC, the parents/guardians and camper need to check in at the Dining Hall to meet the kitchen staff and finalize any special meal plans.

The key for IMC to be able to accommodate special diets is communication. 

Please contact the IMC office in advance (at least two weeks) of arrival either by phone or email in order to guarantee any dietary accommodations.

If you have questions regarding this information, please contact the camp office.

       

Music

Musicians have many programs to select from at the INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CAMP. There is something for every interest.  If you sing, check out the Choir, A cappella Pop Choir, Vocal Jazz, and Middle School Choir programs.  For all students that play instruments, Band, Middle School Band, Orchestra, Fiddle School, Jazz Band, Drumline, Garage Band, Guitar, Piano, Mallet Percussion, World Percussion, Handbells, and Harp is available.  For students interested in the technical element of music production, there is also a Sound Technology program available.

Students perform in large ensembles and have the opportunity to perform in chamber groups, combos, and to take private lessons.  Master Classes and Fundamental (music theory) classes happen with all programs. A special University Preparatory Program for advanced musicians allows high school students to spend up to three weeks in an intense study of music theory, history, and composition. University Prep students also participate in the other camp activities, such as ensembles and private lessons.

Check out the links on the left to find out more program specific information.

Theatre and Dance

Performing arts programs at the International Music Camp are renowned for their quality, and for the focus on providing outstanding opportunities for students to gain valuable experience and practice new techniques. Theatre and dance sessions are held throughout the season, and are open to middle school and high school students at all levels of experience. There is a session just right for you, and no auditions are required to enroll!  Check out links on the left to our School of Dance, Drama/Improv, and Musical Theatre Sessions.

Visual Arts

The art programs at the International Music Camp offer opportunities for students to study with outstanding artist-teachers who are experts in their disciplines.  If you are a middle school student looking for your first IMC experience, check out Middle School Art during Session One.  Digital Photography runs during Session Two.  The one-week School of Art is held during Session Six and is open to middle school and high school students.  Session Six includes a Basic Art Class is designed for young artists that provides many different artistic experiences and media.  The specialty programs during Session Six are Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, and Cartooning.  An Art Exhibition caps off each week.  Professional Development for Educators is offered too!

Creative Arts

Are you interested in exploring ways to express yourself through writing or understanding more about the creative process?  If so, check out the creative arts programs at the International Music Camp.  Creative Writing is offered during Session Two. The Music Composition program takes place during Session Three. The artist-teachers in these programs guide students to the next creative level through exciting and interesting activities.  Both programs are open to middle school and high school students.

Professional Development for Educators (PDE)

Design your own professional development experience this summer! Join us for a Half-Week or Full-Week Professional Development workshop and select the components that fit your needs. Work with leading guest conductors, active professional artists, and energetic teachers who are eager to share their expertise with you in the beautiful setting at the International Music Camp. Set up your schedule when you arrive at camp – classes, rehearsals, lessons & seminars. Come prepared for individualized learning that fits your need and your schedule. One graduate level professional development credit is available through the University of North Dakota for 15 hours of contact time. Full-Week 2-credit sessions are also available. Sessions run Sunday evening through Wednesday, or Sunday through Saturday. Contact the IMC office for more details.

Professional Development for Educators (PDE) – Half Week -Sunday-Wednesday

$225.00 USD if registered before May 1/$240.00 USD after May 1

Two private lessons are included!

Professional Development for Educators (PDE) – Full Week - Sunday-Saturday

$380.00 USD if registered before May 1/$395.00 USD after May 1

Two private lessons are included!

Register Now

Bring Campers…Get discounts! For more details, download the brochure below.

2015 PDE Brochure

Once you register for the program at IMC, you can register for the graduate level professional development credits here – http://educators.und.edu/workshops/ or see the flyers below for more info.

Click here for information on how to register for UND graduate level credits for Sessions 1 & 2

Click here for information on how to register for UND graduate level credits for Sessions 3-6

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