Summer Camp Overview

Florida Youth Conservatory Summer Music Camp 2000

June 19th Thru July 28th

A six week camp session.

Regular Camp Hours: 9:30am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday (Except Holidays)

FYC campers perform in everything from full and chamber orchestras to wind and jazz ensembles. Campers also participate in a number of activities such as music theory and appreciation, small ensembles, field trips, solo contests, music activity labs which include movies, music mind games, and much more!

Campers will also have the pleasure of recording their own CD, preserving their camp experience forever. Just ask any of our returning campers how much they enjoyed their CD experience!

Each camper has the unique chance to meet and work closely with FYC's faculty of professional educators, performers, clinicians and guest artists. The camp will present its full final concert performance at the spacious Coral Springs City Centre. To request a camp brochure, please contact the FYC office. The FYC Summer Camp 2000 is located at the Coconut Creek campus of the North Broward Preparatory School.

Camp Atmosphere

With an extensive full time faculty, FYC campers receive a wealth of individual attention, helping them to build self-esteem and performance skills.
Miami Seaquarium
 The FYC Summer Music Camp provides students fun outings where they can still just be kids. At left, students enjoy a field trip to the Miami Seaquarium. Throughout the camp, several fun outings allow fun, restful time away from the intensive music curriculum.
Many new frienships are born at the FYC Summer Music Camp. Campers discover, learn and grow together.
 FYC Students

Guest Artist Series

Each Summer, the FYC features several renowned Guest Artists throughout the entire camp session. Campers are exposed to the world of performance, as seen through the eyes of the professional. In-depth master classes, side-by-side rehearsals, and open discussion forums are among the numerous benefits each camper gains through the FYC Guest Artist Series.

Members of the Hungarian Virtuosi present a master class to FYC campers at the Coral Springs City Centre.
Hungarian Virtousi performs
FYC students alongside HV Following the master class, FYC campers had the unique opportunity to perform side-by-side the famed Hungarian Virtuosi.
The Dennis Noday Orchestra delivers a powerful set to campers at this Guest Artist performance.
Dennis Noday performs
Nicky Yarling w/students Jazz Violinist Nicole Yarling, leads campers in improvising alongside her quartet following their Guest Artist performance.

General Information

Enrollment Requirements: Campers must be between the ages of 10-18. Students are required to supply their own instrument and have at least one year of music instruction.
Who can Enroll? Musicians who play any of the following instrument types: Wind Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Percussion, or Guitar. (Sorry, Piano & Choir not offered at this campus)
Extended Morning & Afternoon Care: Extended care is available in the morning from 8:00-9:30am and in the afternoon 4:30-5:30pm for an additional fee of $5.00 an hour or any fraction of an hour.
Meals: Lunch may be purchased daily for a $5.00 fee or campers may bring their own lunch. Additional snacks may be purchased.
Deposits/Fees: Registration is Free! Total tuition for the six week camp session is $950.00. A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is required to hold child's placement in camp. This deposit fee is applied to the total Camp tuition of $950.00. You may pay in full or split payment into two payments. (Sorry, we do not offer multi-child discounts)
Literature/Enrollment Packet: Once requested, a brochure will be mailed out with an enrollment form on the back. Return completed enrollment form and submit the $50.00 deposit to FYC. Once received, FYC will send the Full Camp Package which includes Camper Handbook, and time-sensitive forms which must be completed and mailed back to FYC.
Camp Tuition Includes:

A Typical Camp Day:

The amount of instructional time and break time are balanced appropriately, based on the overall flow of each day.

Final Concert Performance: The Final Summer Camp concert performance will be held during the last week of camp at the 1500 seat Coral Springs City Centre. It is mandatory that all campers perform in this concert. Be sure to invite your family and friends! Concert ticket sales announced during the camp session.
Missing Camp Days or Late Entries: Late entry is not recommended, however, we understand that situations arise and a camper may not be able to attend all six weeks. Depending on the child's musical skill level, we do allow the first or second week to be missed if the child is capable of "catching up" to the rest of the campers upon entry. All campers must participate in the last 4 weeks of the session and perform in the final concert. A maximum of one week's camp tuition will be subtracted for any missed camp weeks.
Financial Assistance: is available through the "FYC Friends Scholarship Program." A limited amount of scholarships are available for students in need of financial assistance. The FYC Scholarship application must be completed and submitted to FYC for review. Once approved, an FYC Friends member will sponsor the student' s camp fees.
Limited Enrollment of 100! FYC believes in quality not quantity. FYC has a maximum enrollment amount of 100 students. This makes the Student/Teacher ratio approximately ten to one.
How Many FYC Staff members? FYC Summer Music Camp is comprised of approximately 12-15 staff members. Our staff includes: Camp Directors, Counselors, Music Instructors, and Assistant Counselors and Instructors. All FYC employees have undergone extensive background screening and drug testing PRIOR to employment.
YES! We carry full liability insurance for all activities-on or off campus during the camp session!

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