Stringendo Summer Strings
2018 Dates
- Week 1: July 9-13
- Week 2: July 16-20
- Week 3: July 23-27
Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 4:00pm** (an extended day option is also offered)
Summer Strings 2018 will be held at Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Summer Strings is a unique day camp combining study of classical string orchestra, traditional fiddle music, and regular old camp fun. Students should have experience playing and reading music on violin, viola, cello or bass. Open to students currently in 2nd to 10th grades. Orchestras at four playing levels rehearse and perform music from beginning to advanced levels (NYSSMA levels 1-6). Fiddle classes learn traditional tunes from a variety of cultures by ear, often adding improvisation, singing, harmonies, choreography and unique arrangements. Daily performances include the Summer Strings faculty orchestra, guest fiddle artists, and student fiddle and orchestra concerts. Daily activities include Music Jeopardy, soccer, kickball, spud, water games, frisbee, indoor games, and once weekly, a community dance.
Tuition – Register before April 1st & Save $25
- 1 week $275* ($250 if registered before April 1st)
- 2 weeks $515* ($490 if registered before April 1st)
- 3 weeks $755* ($730 if registered before April 1st)
*Tuition less $25 if postmarked by March 31st. APPLY EARLY! Registration is limited.
Important Dates
- April 1st — Registration and Deposit Due
- May 1st — Deadline to apply for Summer Strings Financial Aid
- May 30th — Tuition Balance Due
We cannot guarantee a refund in the event of a cancellation. Please scroll down for our cancellation policy.
*Extended Day Option: Stringendo is offering an extended day option from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at $10/day. Please call the office at (845) 264-1206 or email gabriella@stringendomusic.org to arrange for the extended day option.
- Register Online here
- Download the 2018 Summer Strings Brochure
- Or contact us with your address and we’ll mail you one
- Download the 2018 Medical & Release Form (required for every student)
- Download the Financial Aid Information
- Down load the Financial Aid Application (deadline May 1, 2017)
- Download the 2018 Summer Strings Counselor Application (due April 1st)
Cancellation Policy
The following will be refunded upon cancellation:
- Less than 15 days notice — no refund
- May 15 to 15 days before start date — 50% minus $25 per week deposit
- April 1 to May 15 — 75% minus $25 per week deposit
- Before April 1 — 100% minus $25 per week deposit
- Payments received after the deadline will incur a $25 late fee
- There will be a $25 administration fee if a camper switches weeks.