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Introduction to the UNCG Summer Music Camp

The UNCG Summer Music Camp is a renowned program that offers exceptional musical experiences at an affordable cost. With a staff of over 170 dedicated musicians and educators, the camp provides top-quality instruction and inspiration to its attendees.

Camp Life

The camp is designed to create a safe and supportive environment for all campers. Overnight campers stay in air-conditioned UNCG residence halls and enjoy meals in the University Dining Hall. The camp staff ensures attentive supervision throughout the week, with more than 80 counselors living in the residence halls.

Housing and Meals

• Overnight campers stay in air-conditioned UNCG residence halls.
• Meals are served in the University Dining Hall, with 16 meals provided from Sunday dinner to Friday dinner.
• Campers should bring their own sheets, towels, and pillow.
• Rooms are typically shared by two students, with those without a preferred roommate paired with someone close in age.

Supervision

• More than 80 counselors provide attentive supervision throughout the week.
• Counselors live in the residence halls and monitor all aspects of camp life.

Health Care

The camp prioritizes the well-being of its attendees, with a Summer Music Camp Nurse available for prompt, professional care.

Medical Care

• Three to four RNs are employed during each camp session, stationed in the dorms daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Every camper must complete a Medical History & Permission for Treatment Form, available on the camp's website.
• Minor injuries are reported to parents immediately, with parents contacted and kept informed throughout any medical situation.

Supervision and Safety

The camp emphasizes safety and expectations from the start, with a detailed orientation covering camp rules, campus boundaries, safety procedures, and how to get assistance.

Safety Measures

• All campers wear color-coded ID bracelets for easy identification.
• Staff wear highly visible red bracelets.
• Sunday evening includes a dorm meeting where campers meet their floor counselors and learn about fire safety, daily routines, and residence hall guidelines.

Camp Policy on Bullying

Bullying is never tolerated at the UNCG Summer Music Camp. The goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where campers build confidence, make friends, and leave with great memories.

Anti-Bullying Measures

• The Camp Handbook clearly states that a camper may be expelled without refund for any behavior that endangers or detracts from the camp experience of others.
• Staff are trained to recognize and address bullying promptly, encouraging open communication so campers feel comfortable reporting concerns.

Free Time and Recreation

Campers enjoy plenty of opportunities to relax and socialize, with popular activities including evening movies, visits to the campus bookstore, and a final-night dance.

Recreational Activities

• Campers may visit a short stretch of Tate Street adjacent to campus, featuring shops and eateries, under the supervision of counselors.
• The Elliott University Center is home to the campus bookstore, convenience store, coffee shop, and snack options, with extra counselors present to assist and maintain a positive environment.

Equipment

Band and orchestra students must bring their own instruments and a folding metal music stand. A limited number of larger instruments will be available through the UNCG School of Music.

Instrument Requirements

• Band and orchestra students must bring their own instruments.
• A folding metal music stand is required.
• Larger instruments, such as string basses, concert percussion, and pianos, will be available through the UNCG School of Music.

Cell Phone Policy

While cell phones are no longer forbidden, strict rules apply to their use during the camp.

Cell Phone Rules

• Using a phone during rehearsals, classes, or evening activities will result in the phone being taken and held in the camp office until the end of the week.
• Campers with cell phones must turn them off and leave them in their dorm rooms during the Sunday evening orientation.
• Phones may be used during free time or while in the dorm.

Camp History

The UNCG Summer Music Camp has a rich history, attracting students from across the state of North Carolina and beyond since its inception in 1983.

Historical Overview

• The camp started with 350 students in its first year and has since grown to become one of the largest university-sponsored music camps in America.
• The camp has successfully hosted about 66,000 students since 1983, with a diverse range of participants from various states and countries.

Future Camp Dates

Mark your calendar for the upcoming camp dates.

Upcoming Camp Dates

• 2026: Sunday, July 12 through Friday, July 24

Sample Daily Schedules

Sample daily schedules for the music camp ensembles are available for download.

Schedule Overview

• Week 1 and Week 2 sample schedules can be downloaded in PDF format.
• Please note that these are merely sample schedules, and the actual schedule at Summer Music Camp may differ.