Are campers required to be vaccinated for COVID-19?
Yes. All campers must be fully vaccinated by the first day of camp.
What is the attendance policy?
Students are required to attend all days and classes for the duration of the camp. If there are special circumstances that may affect camp attendance, please discuss this with us before registering.
What is your withdrawal policy?
- Students withdrawing before May 14, 2022 will receive a 100% tuition refund, minus the $25 registration fee.
- Students withdrawing between May 14 and June 13, 2022 will receive a 50% tuition refund, minus the $25 registration fee.
- After June 13, 2022, NO REFUNDS will be given.
Families choosing to withdraw must notify us of that intention via email at bardprep@bard.edu no later than June 13th.
Do you provide financial aid or discounts?
- Bard College employees receive a 10 percent discount.
- A very limited amount of financial aid is available students, based on demonstrated need.
- To be eligible, a family must demonstrate that its resources are insufficient to cover the total cost of tuition. To submit a request for financial aid, please fill out the scholarship application form. All information is confidential.
- SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 12, 2022.
Do campers need to have prior musical experience or experience on their instrument of choice?
No prior musical experience is required to attend Bard Music Camp. We welcome beginners and students who are trying out a new instrument for the week.
Is it possible to study two instruments?
Yes, students can study 2 or even 3 instruments during the week. The cost for each additional instrument is $200 and the student receives 3 lessons on each instrument for which they are registered.
Are there opportunities for additional private lessons during and after camp?
- Yes, at an additional cost of $90 per hour.
- Depending on the teacher’s schedule, these extra lessons may take place during or after camp hours.
- Private lessons are also available during different weeks. Please contact the directors for more information.
Is it possible to sign up for individual classes?
No. Lessons, classes, and ensembles are only offered as part of the Full Day Program.
Is the camp schedule the same every day?
The daily schedule changes a bit each day. Campers will receive their schedule for the week on the first day of camp.
What is the Saturday schedule?
- Camp week 1 will culminate in a recital on Saturday, July 9 (time TBD)
- Camp week 2 will culminate in a recital on Saturday, July 16 (time TBD)
- The recital will be the final event of the camp week.
Do you have overnight accommodations for students?
No. This is a day camp and all families are responsible for finding their own accommodations.
Does Bard Music Camp provide instruments?
With the exception of piano and percussion, Bard Music Camp does not provide instruments. Students need to bring their own instrument each day of the camp. We are happy to provide references for local music shops that offer rentals during camp weeks if you do not already have an instrument to use.
Is lunch provided?
Lunch is not provided. Students should bring their own lunch and snacks.
Where does the camp take place?
The camp takes place in the László Z. Bitó ’60 Conservatory Building on the Bard College campus.