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Senior Camp

Senior camp ~ Saturday, July 10 to Sunday, August 8

We are no longer accepting applications for this season.

The senior camp is five weeks long, lasting through July and into the first week of August, and accepts students aged 13–18. Applicants should have had prior chamber music and orchestral experience.This year's tuition is $5,485 is all-inclusive.  All tuition payments are non-refundable.  

 Music

Every student receives a chamber music assignment on Monday morning, has a minimum of three coached rehearsal sessions as well as rehearsals without a coach, and performs that piece on the following Saturday. In any given summer, over 60 movements of major works will be learned and performed for the entire community.  For a sampling of chamber music played please see last year's final program

Scholarships

Every year, between 30 and 40 percent of enrolled campers are awarded some amount of scholarship aid.  We pride ourselves on our need blind acceptance policy, and our demonstrated commitment to providing financial support whenever assistance is appropriate.  

To apply for financial aid, please complete this application only after acceptance to camp

Recreation

There are many possible forms of recreation at Greenwood. There are two clay tennis courts, a pool, ping-pong tables, miles of dirt roads and trails for biking and hiking, and a field for the soccer, softball or frisbee games that often fill a beautiful summer evening. We also enjoy a camp-wide treasure hunt, charades and Capture-the-Flag games every summer.

Greenwood is a nut free environment. 

How to Apply to Senior Greenwood

Applicants should prepare two contrasting pieces or movements which they and their teacher agree represents them accurately technically and musically. There will be sight-reading for string and wind players.  

Check back this fall for information regarding Summer 2022.

 Contact:

Deb Sherr, Director
P.O. Box 1045
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-695-6327
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Information for Parents:  Welcome Letter from Deb, Health Form, Greenwood Waiver Form, COVID protocols, COVID testing Waiver, Housing, Greenwood Handbook

The Senior camp enrolls about 60 campers many of whom return from the previous year. Preference is often given to people who have been on the wait list and who still express a desire to come.  Greenwood does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual preference or national origin.