FAQs
Q: Is there any leeway on the age of the camper, or do they have to be between 8 and 17?
A: If the camper is close to the age range or has already been playing, we would consider letting them in the camp.
Q: How many people can I invite to come watch my kid perform?
A: As many as you like. Bring the whole crew! This is a free community performance at 6:00pm at the Roseberry Barn.
Q: Does my camper need a sleeping bag?
A: Nope. This is a day camp for musical instruction. No sleep overs, sorry.
Q: Why is there no drum / rhythm track selection?
A: Traditionally bluegrass, folk, mountain music does not include drums. We tried including drums for a couple of years but feel it pulls away from the camp's intention and we have gone back to our roots.
Q: Do I need to pack my camper lunch each day?
A: Yes! Students need to bring their own sack lunch and water bottle and any snacks they may want. Coolers will be available. Water refills will be available.
Q: What are the Forms I need to fill out as a parent or guardian for my camper?
A: We will need both the Online Registration Form filled out, plus a Release Form that needs to be printed and filled out completely and turned in on the first day of camp.
Here is the link to each:
Q: Where is this camp located?
A:The camp is located at the McCall Outdoor Science School at the entrance to Ponderosa Park in McCall, Idaho. The final performance is located at Historic Roseberry Townsite, just 1 mile East of Donnelly, Idaho on The Summer Music Festival’s mainstage.
Q: My kid has a ukulele already from school programs. can that be the instrument we bring?
A: No, sorry. A ukulele is traditionally a Hawaiian/Island instrument, and is not “mountain music”, or bluegrass. More importantly it does not have the same tuning. Guitars are tuned: EADGBE. Mando, fiddle and bass guitars or stand up bass is tuned: EADG. A Ukulele is tuned: GCEA. This means it needs totally different instruction and makes it difficult to sound good with the other instruments playing.
Q: Will I need a state park Pass to get my camper to camp each day?
A: Nope. The front gate to the park is near the campus. Just let the gate attendant know, and they should be happy to let you through.