FAQ

  • To be eligible, you must be ages 12-18 by July 4, 2024. If you are graduating from high school in the spring, you are eligible to apply. However, individuals who have attended college are not eligible. We welcome international applicants and have had participants from 30+ countries around the world!

  • Definitely not! It doesn’t hurt of course, but as long as you are able to harmonize and learn parts by ear, you’re good!

  • Yes absolutely!

  • Campers will live in student dorms at our host campus Whittier College. Past campuses have included Scripps College and Mount St. Mary’s University.

  • Your day will be filled with rehearsals, workshops, and performance opportunities. You’ll also have time for social activities and bonding with your fellow campers. Each day is designed to help you grow musically and creatively. Check out our Curriculum page for an overview of a day in the life at camp!

  • Campers will stay in shared dorm rooms with other students, grouped by gender identity, and with at least two staff members per floor. The dorms are comfortable with access to communal bathrooms, and we aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone.

  • Yes, we have a trained nurse (RN) available for any health concerns or emergencies. We also ensure that all students' medical needs, including allergies and medication schedules, are managed carefully throughout camp.

  • We provide three meals a day in the campus cafeteria, as well as catered meals, with a variety of options to cater to dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free meals.

  • While the schedule is designed to maximize singing and learning opportunities, we also build in plenty of free time for campers to relax, hang out with friends, and enjoy recreational activities.

  • The entire scholarship process happens after you have already been accepted, so don’t worry about it just yet. Everyone who needs it will get some amount of financial assistance from our fundraising efforts and generous donors. All scholarship applicants must also do their own fundraising (which can be used toward travel costs) using crowdfunding, concerts, and other creative ideas. For more information, please see our Scholarship & Financial Aid page.

  • Most of our students are able to raise the money necessary to go to camp through donations from their family and friends, crowdfunding, and our scholarship fund. If you are admitted, we believe in you that you’ll be able to raise the funds! However, if you aren’t able to, we will allow you to drop out three months before camp starts.

  • We would like to expand eventually, but currently we only operate in the greater Los Angeles area.

  • Unfortunately, we are not accepting staff applications at this time.

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