Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What forms are needed in order for my children to attend a summer program?

A. REQUIRED FORMS

• Youth Registration and/or Precollege Registration form(s) with deposit or full tuition.
• Health Form and copy of health record signed by physician
• Legal Disclaimer
• Code of Conduct form
• Youth/Precollege Programs Credit Card Authorization form or check

A. OPTIONAL FORMS

• Self-Administer_Release form
• Student Driver Permission form
• Summer Parking Permit Application form

Q. Describe a typical day.

A. YOUTH PROGRAMS: TYPICAL DAY 

Young Actors
Young Architects
Young Artists
Young Bards
Young Filmmakers
Young Photographers
Young Writers
Youth Musical Theatre
Songwriting Workshop

A. PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS: TYPICAL DAY 

Creating Comic Books and Graphic Novels
Creative Vocal Lab
Creative Writing Institute
Choral Conservatory
Filmmaking Institute
Jazz Institute
Photography Institute
Project Fashion Designer
Shakespeare Workshop
Songwriting Workshop
Visual Arts Institute

A. PROGRAM OPTIONS: TYPICAL DAY

Early Drop Off Typical Morning
Extended Day Typical Afternoon

Q. Do I have to send a lunch with my child or can they buy one on campus?
A. You may send a lunch with your child or teen. Refrigerators are available. Your child may also choose to go to our campus cafeteria, which offers sandwiches, salads, pizza, and more. Allow about $7 per day for lunch.

Q. Can you tell me what other families live in my area so I can arrange carpooling?
A. Due to FERPA regulations, we cannot release student information. Visit us on Facebook to connect with other families in your area.

Q. Are scholarships available?
A. One partial scholarship of $725 is available for the summer 2012 youth and precollege programs. The application will be posted by Friday, March 2, 2012. The recipient will be notified by Friday, April 6, 2012.

Q. The program I want to enroll my child in is full. What can I do?
A. Ask to place your child on the program waiting list. If anyone withdraws, your child may be able to enroll. And, if enough children are on the waiting list, a new section may be created.

Q. What is your Tax ID number? I need it for child care reimbursement.
A. The Federal Tax ID/ Employer ID number is 14-6013200.

Q. My child cannot attend for an entire session. Can the tuition be prorated?
A. Your child is welcome to attend for however many days within each session that he or she is available. However, the College cannot prorate the tuition. In addition, students who do not attend 80% of the precollege programs are not eligible to receive the certificate of attendance.

Q. What should my child wear?

• Students using paint, etc. (Young Artists, Creating Comic Books, Creating Comic Books and Graphic Novels, Visual Arts Institute) should wear old clothing or bring a smock.
• Performing arts students (Young Bards, Youth Musical Theatre, Young Actors, Acting Intensive, Creative Vocal Lab, Choral Conservatory, Jazz Workshop, Shakespeare Workshop, Songwriting Workshop) should dress comfortably for movement and exercise in air-conditioned buildings and summer weather. Musical theatre students must bring their own jazz shoes.
• Students using cameras (Young Photographers, Photography Institute, Young Filmmakers, and Filmmaking Institute) should dress comfortably for air-conditioned buildings and summer weather and for whatever they might be filming.
• Visual Arts Institute students should dress comfortably - the Butler Building is not air-conditioned.
• Writing students (Young Writers, Creative Writing Institute) should dress comfortably for air-conditioned buildings and summer weather.
• Because of the brick paving tiles throughout the campus, “flip-flops” are strongly discouraged.

Q. Are the buildings air-conditioned?
A. All buildings with Summer Youth and Precollege Programs except the Butler Building (Visual Arts Institute) have air-conditioning.

Q. Will Early Drop-Off and/or Extended Day staff be available before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m.?
A. Staff will not be available before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m. Please plan to drop off and pick up your child promptly at these times to avoid additional fees.