Registration: Registration for a session of StringsPop! Summer Camp is completed at our website, stringspop.com and is available for violin, viola, cello, bass, and guitar students ages 10-17. Payment-in-full is required to complete registration and to reserve your space in one session of camp.
Refunds and Cancellation: If a cancellation is requested 14 days prior to the first day of the registered session, a full refund will be given. For cancellations between 3-14 days before the first day of camp, a 50% refund will be given. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the first day of camp will not be refunded. If space is available, registration fee may be applied to another session of camp in lieu of refund.
Age Guidelines: StringsPop! Camp registration is available to string students ages 10-17 as of July 12, 2021.
Photo and Video Release: In the course of the camp, students will make their own video recordings at home to share with teachers and class participants. These videos may also be posted on social media platforms. By registering for the camp, participants and their parents consent to the minor child’s image, likeness, video and photo content being shared to and by the camp directors and fellow campers on any of the following, but not limited to: Google Classroom, Flipgrid, Instagram, Acapella, Facebook, personal and camp websites or promotional materials, and email. Camp Participants will be in full control of what videos of themselves they record and pass along. No videos of the camp participants will be made without their knowledge. Participants waive their right to compensation for sharing video content.
Camper Safety: By registering for this camp, the participants and their guardians consent to peer-to-peer contact among campers and teacher-to-student contact. Teachers will use Google Classroom, Flipgrid, Acapella, text and email to communicate with students. Teachers will carefully monitor peer-to-peer communications to avoid risks of online bullying and will notify parents of any issues that may arise.
Camp Hours: Each session of camp will be held on Monday-Friday for two successive weeks. Campers will participate in one hour-long videoconference lesson/lab between the hours of 9:00am-3:00pm PDT each day. The camp videoconference hour will be the same every day for both weeks. Campers will complete practice time, recording assignments and uploads on off-hours. Participants agree to attend all videoconference hours assigned to their session.
Waivers: Participants and their legal guardians hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless StringsPop and its directors and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs and liabilities of any kind or any kind of nature, including attorney’s fees and costs, for any injury, harm, or mental or emotional stress resulting from participation in this camp. StringsPop! Online Summer Music Camp does not make any claims of guaranteed outcomes for its participants, but is presented in good faith by experienced and dedicated music teachers for the benefit of inspiring and motivating young musicians to hone their craft.