FAQ
ELIGIBILITY
Who is eligible to attend the IMA rock and roll camp for girls?
Are there programs for all instrumentalists, including vocalists and string players?
Are family members invited to any Rock Camp events?
IMA Anti-Discrimination Policy
CAMP LIFE
What airport should I use if I need to fly?
What do students eat?
Where do we sleep?
What do I bring to camp with me?
What about the use of drugs and alcohol?
DAILY SCHEDULE
What is Registration day (Friday Afternoon/evening) like?
What is a typical day at IMA like?
At the end of the session, when can students leave the camp?
FEES AND HOW TO REGISER
How do I register?
How much does IMA's Rock and Roll camp for girls cost?
Is financial aid available?
When is payment due?
Space Availability & Processing of Applications?
Who is eligible to attend the IMA rock and roll camp for girls?
Each camp is designed for a specific age group, though we are flexible. For instance, a 12 year old who has been playing her instrument, writing songs and has performance experience is welcome to join the 10 day camps for teens. Likewise, a 13 year old with no experience who isn't sure she wants to commit to a full camp could come to the explore rock camp.
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Are there programs for all instrumentalists, including vocalists and string players?
The Camp is designed for all instruments including strings (such as violin, viola, cello) and vocals. The Camp incorporates any and all instruments into the program. We thrive on the versatility and love introducing non traditional instruments into the rock format.
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Are family members invited to any Rock Camp events?
Each camp has a final performance or presentation on the last day which begins at 3:00pm. The concert is free and open to the public. All family members and friends of the family are invited to attend the concert as well as the potluck afterwards.
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IMA Anti-Discrimination Policy Anti-Discrimination Policy
While IMA's mission is to support women and girls in the field of music and music-related business, all programs are open to the public unless noted in advertisement. Further, IMA does not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, race, age, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, or employment policies.
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What airport should I use if I need to fly? airport should I use if I need to fly?
The closest airport to the camp in Goshen is Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, CT. The airport is about an hour and 15 minutes from the camp. IMA does not provide transportation to and from the airport. The Valley Transporter can be hired to transport campers round trip to and from camp, round trip cost around $120. The Valley Transporter can be reached at (413)253-1350. Call well in advance to make reservations for this service.
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What do students eat?
Each morning a continental breakfast is served which includes a variety cereal, english muffins/bagels, fruit and juice. The lunches are generally composed of cold cuts, cheese, salads, fruits and vegetables. In the evening the fare ranges from pastas, to chicken, to hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers.
There is a pizza party on the last night as well as a full cooked breakfast (pancakes, eggs, bacon and muffins) the final morning. There is always healthy snack food available throughout the day. Generally there is some sort of late night snack. We make sure that vegetarians are well taken care of.
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Where do we sleep?
You'll have two choices of places to sleep either inside the barn (where most of the classes and performances take place) which has a bunkhouse that sleeps 8 girls.
Or you can sleep just outside of the barn in the yurt which is a large Mongolian-styled tent which sits on a raised platform and also sleeps eight. Generally you will be sharing a bunk-bed. Since there are 14 girls per camp, if you know already that you want to sleep in one place or another you should get to the camp on time to stake out your place
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What do I bring to camp with me?
We have a suggested packing list that you can see here online. Click below for the packing list.
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What about the use of drugs and alcohol?
Leave 'em at home. We wish to work with your most authentic self, and we're all about finding creative ways to do that. It has been our experience that the habitual use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, and even sugar and caffeine eventually impair access to what is really go on inside--the same with bingeing and purging of any type. We recognize that you may be on medication prescribed by a doctor and are not suggesting that you leave that at home.
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What is Registration day (Friday Afternoon/evening) like?
The first day of camp is primarily for getting settled. After registration your parents will leave and you can get yourself set up in your bunk. Then we'll meet as a group and introduce ourselves, tell you a bit about how the camp will run and then break for dinner. After dinner you will learn how to run the sound equipment so that you can come into the barn, fire up the gear and play during your time off. Regular classes begin the next morning.
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What is a typical day at IMA like?
Breakfast is served until 10:30am when the first class begins. Classes are generally an hour and a half long with a short break during that time. In the performance based camps, vocals, drums and some aspect of musical arrangement is covered during the formal classes each day. These classes are mandatory for all campers. (yes you drummers have to learn to sing) There are different activities each evening.
Toward the beginning of the camp evening activities will be more structured. Toward the end of the week campers will be working independently with their new band mates getting their songs ready for the concert. Evening activities might include jam sessions, songwriting workshops, visiting artist clinics, private lessons, drumming circles, campfires and movies. There is no set bed time for the teen camps and the recording camp, there is a bedtime for the preteen camp.
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At the end of the session, when can students leave the camp?
After the final presentation that begins at 3:00pm there is a potluck, folks generally leave around 6:30 or so depending on how long the good-byes are.
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How do I register?
As long as the camp is not full, you can apply immediately by sending in the registration form along with your processing fee. You will be contacted via telephone once we have received your application form. Or you can request a brochure in the mail which also includes the enrollment form. Click here to find all the forms you will need
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How much does IMA's Rock and Roll camp for girls cost?
The 10-day camps cost $950 and the 5-day camps cost $450
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Is financial aid available?
Yes, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Financial aid is awarded on a first come first served basis. We will work with everyone's budget and will spread the financial aid funds as far as possible. Full scholarships are only given to individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to music.
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When is payment due?
A nonrefundable $100 processing fee is due with every application, this fee will be subtracted from your camp enrollment fees. Fifty-percent of the camp fee is due two months before arrival and is not refunded in the event of nonattendance. The balance is due upon arrival.
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Space Availability & Processing of Applications? Availability & Processing of Applications?
Applications for the new camp season are accepted beginning January 15th. each camp is limited to 14 campers and applicants are accepted on a first-come first-served basis. early registration is encouraged.
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