If you have additional questions, please contact us.

Yes. However, IMC happily provides all instruments for the Beginning Band program.

Jazz and Rock drummers must bring their own set. Please make sure all drums, cymbals and hardware are labelled with your campers name. It is possible to rent an electronic drum set from Long & McQuade. IMC will transport the rented electronic set. If you do not own a drum set, please contact emerson@campimc.ca to coordinate the rental and transportation of an electronic drum set.

Please click the following link to view the electronic drum set available for rental: Alesis Nitro Pro 8-Piece Electronic Drumkit.

All Jazz and Rock drummers must bring their own sticks and cymbals

Campers do not HAVE to bring any money to camp. All meals, concerts, recreational activities (water-skiing, windsurfing, tennis, etc.) and social events are included in the camp fee. Campers may CHOOSE to bring some money to purchase snacks (soft drinks, chocolate bars, chips, etc.) from the tuck shop. Please note the tuck shop only accepts cash.

For bursary and scholarship information, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships page.

CAMP MANITOU has a chef dedicated to campers with special dietary needs. The Manitou health center provides the chef with all of the dietary restrictions parents have listed on the health form. Meals are then prepared to meet the needs of these campers.

Campers may use their cell phones when not in class. If your camper does not have a cell phone with them they may come to the office to call home.

There will be an introductory meeting for all campers at 2:00 pm on the first day. Those driving to camp should plan to arrive between 12:30 and 1:30 pm. Be sure to have lunch before you arrive.

Campers are assigned to cabins with other campers of similar age and program. If you and your friend(s) want to be in the same cabin, you can tell us during the registration process and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Every camper will be evaluated through a submitted video audition (band, orchestra, musical theatre, jazz, rock, beginning band) before camp. The faculty members will then assign campers to the ensemble which best suits their playing level.

This is not a TEST! Choose a short selection that will best show the faculty the level of music you are most comfortable playing.

For Session I programs: 

  • The final performance for Rock, Jazz and Songwriting programs begin at 1:00pm on Friday and we encourage all parents to come and support their campers.
  • Jazz Parents are welcome to join us for the Combo concert on Thursday at 7:00pm and the Big Band concert on Friday at 1:00pm
  • All programs are finished at the close of the performances

For Session II programs:

  • Band, Orchestra and Beginning Band parents won’t want to miss hearing the final concert on Sunday (last day of session II). The Final Concert begins at 1:00pm and will finish at approximately 3:30pm.
  • The Musical Theatre performances will begin at 1:00pm and finish at approximately 3:00pm. Both performances are followed by a reception with food and the final bidding on the Silent Auction items – silent auction bidding closes at 3:30pm.
  • Songwriting parents are welcome to come to the Songwriter’s final performance on Sunday at 1:00pm

The camp takes place at Camp Manitou, about 20 minutes north-east of Parry Sound, Ontario.  You can take the bus from Toronto (Both Sessions) or Hamilton (Session Two only) or you can arrange to be driven.

Please visit our Busing and Driving Directions page for the information on where to catch the bus for IMC.