Fees and Application 2023

Please apply early. Space limitations and musical balance may make it necessary to cap the number of participants. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If an orchestral or vocal section is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

Please read this page carefully to review fees and policies.
The button to apply is at the bottom of the page.

Fees

Fees are per person, per week. Resident fees include accommodation, all meals and snacks, tuition and admission to concerts. Non-resident fees include lunch, dinner, snacks, tuition and admission to concerts.

All participants are required to be members of WCAMS
(please visit our membership page).

Resident Non-resident

"Very well conducted in a highly supportive atmosphere."
Adults $1,400 $1,050
Students (Grade 10-25yrs)   $1,200    $850
Youth (Grades 5-9) $1,000    $650
Child (Grades 1-4)    $800    $500
Private room* +    $200

* Private rooms all have shared bathrooms with another room, or else a communal bathroom.

Click here to read a full description of the accommodations.

 

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who find that the fees are a barrier to participation. Assistance is intended to defray part of the cost of the fees.

We encourage anyone who wishes to attend the camp and requires financial assistance to apply. In particular, we welcome:

  • Students
  • Families with young children
  • Individuals on low income
  • ..etc..

Application for Financial Assistance (application deadline May 16)

 

Under 19's

All children and students 18 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult chaperone over 18 who will assume full responsbility for the child/student while at camp.
Note: Students 15 and up may attend as non-resident campers without a chaperone.

A completed waiver form signed by the parent or legal guardian must be submitted for each child/student. Chaperones who are not the parent or legal guardian of the child should ensure that the waiver form is completed before arriving at camp.

Mandatory Waiver Form for participants 18 years and under

 

COVID-19 policy

WCAMS will follow British Columbia's Public Health recommendations regarding covid-19 restrictions.

Click here to read British Columbia's current health guidelines.

 

Application and Payment

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to space in each instrument/voice section.

Note: If your instrument or voice section is full, you will be put on a waiting list. Instrumentalists who are wait-listed because their instrument section is full may be accepted to camp if they choose not to play in a chamber group or symphony orchestra, or if they would like to play an instrument not yet being wait-listed.

Once your application has been accepted, the registrar will be in contact with you to send you an invoice and tell you how you can pay your fees. Payment options will be by cheque or by Interac.

Payment policy:

  • Upon receipt of an invoice, your membership fee plus a non-refundable deposit of $200 per camper is payable immediately. If the membership fee and deposit are not received within two weeks of invoicing, your application will be cancelled and you will have to re-apply.

  • The balance of your fees are due by June 1st, 2023. Late payments are subject to a 15% surcharge.

  • For cancellations made before June 15th all amounts paid less the $200 deposit and membership fee will be refunded.

  • There will be NO REFUNDS for any cancellations made after June 15th.

 

We no longer accept paper applications. If you are unable to complete an on-line form, please call our "Info Line" (250-634-2781) and someone will assist you in submitting a camp application.

 

2023 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

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