FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I register for MusicMakers!?
Print out the Registration Form and mail it with payment and other required forms to the address listed on the flyer, or stop by the Coral Springs Gymnasium on Coral Springs Drive and register in person (registration is not available online).

2. What ages are appropriate for MusicMakers!?
Children ages 6-14 are encouraged to take advantage of the camp (in other words, students who have just completed grades K-8). After that age, children may serve as volunteer counselors.

3. How much is tuition for MusicMakers!? Is there a multiple child discount? Is there a registration fee?
Effective summer 2008, tuition for MusicMakers! is as follows:

1 child, 1 session- $210
1 child, 2 sessions- $400 before May 1; $420 after May 1
2 or more children, 1 or 2 sessions- $200 per child per session
REGISTRATION FEE- $20 per child per session, CASH ONLY, due on day 1 of each session to camp director. Fee covers 1 t-shirt per child per summer and supplies.
PIZZA LUNCH is available on Fridays and must be prepaid (cash only) on day 1 of each session. The cost is $3 per Friday or $6 per session. This may be placed in the envelope with your child's registration fee.

4. Are scholarships available for MusicMakers!?
Yes. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to those in financial need. Deadline for application is April 15 of each year. Download your application by clicking here.

5. Can children attend weekly?
Due to the brief time period for each session, children are not encouraged to attend only one week of a session. In most cases it is simply too difficult to make up the missed week when preparing for the finale concert. However, in some cases, weekly attendance may be approved if the child is attending 2 sessions. Call Ms. Nicole, Camp Director, for details.

6. Where is MusicMakers! camp located?
Our camp will be housed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, located at 5901 Coral Springs Dr. Click here for an area map. (this is our 2007 info.- 2008 is still TBA).

7. What are MusicMakers! camp hours?
Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am-2:30pm. Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:15am and picked up as late as 2:45pm.

8. Is extended care available?
Sorry; due to family obligations of our staff, extended care is not available for MusicMakers!.

9. What should my child bring to camp?
Children should bring their lunch, a recorder if they have one (if not we will provide one for camp use only, or you may purchase one onsite for $9 cash only beginning on day 2 of each session; study books are also available for $5), any band or string instruments they may own if they wish, and any keyboard or other solo music on which they may be working. Please do not bring games, toys, or valuables to camp. Because we are housed in a School Board of Broward County facility, we mirror their policy on cell phones. Cell phones may be brought to camp but must remain off and out of sight during camp hours.
Label all personal belongings clearly with first and last name.

10. Is lunch provided? How about a snack?
Children need to bring their own lunches, however on Fridays pizza lunch is available. $6 cash only ($3 per meal) must be prepaid with the registration fee on day 1 of each session. A morning snack and drink is provided daily by MusicMakers! This usually consists of cookies or crackers and punch. If your child has special dietary needs, please provide his or her snack. We also offer a Snack Bar- all items are $.75.

11. How will I find the MusicMakers! camp area once I arrive at the school?
Follow the signs. The camp rooms will be clearly marked.

12. If my child attends Session I and really enjoys it, can he/she then register for Session II?
Yes, space permitting, children can register for Session II as late as the last day of session I. Children who register for Session II while attending Session I pay only $200 for the second session.

13. Are volunteers needed? Are service hours available to high-school age volunteers?
Yes! Adults and volunteer counselors are needed for both sessions to assist with costumes, projects, props, stage setup, parties, and other areas. To apply, adults may contact Ms. Nicole by phone; volunteer counselors may download an application and mail it to the Coral Springs Gymnasium c/o Nicole Greggs/ MusicMakers! by April 15. Include dates and times you are available as well as a number where you can be reached. No prior music experience necessary.

14. Does my child get to keep the recorder once camp is over? May it be taken home for practice purposes?
Camp recorders are loaned to students for at-camp use only and may not be taken home overnight. They remain property of the camp. However, new recorders will be available for purchase through the camp for $9 (cash only) beginning on day 2 of each session, should your child want one to take home. Free engraving of your child's name is included. We also offer a study book for $7, which is strongly recommended.

15. Are there any special forms which must be returned before camp begins?
The Registration Form, Recording Permission Form, Parent Pick-Up Designee Form, and City of Coral Springs Parks and Recreation Release and Waiver Forms must be returned to Miss Nicole by day 1 of each session. Preferably, they should be turned in to the city when you register. These forms are available to be printed online by clicking the appropriate link above.

16. What does the registration fee cover?
The $20 cash only registration fee is due to the camp director on the first day of camp and covers the cost of art supplies, prizes, awards, snacks, and camp t-shirts (1 t-shirt per child per summer). Those attending both sessions should pay fees for both sessions on day 1 of session 1.