Jam Camp West

FAQ

How much does Jam Camp West cost?

Prices will be released early 2025.

*Early Bird $50 Discount Applied if paid in full by April 30, 2025

Is there a Jam Camp West Student Packet I can review?
Last summer’s 2024 packet is still online HERE for your review. The 2025 student packet will be posted later in the spring.

What steps are you taking regarding COVID-19 safety protocols?
All safety protocols regarding COVID-19 will be followed according to CDC and the American Camp Association recommendations. Safety protocols will be sent directly to each family once registration has been received. Please read COVID-19 Requirements below. Contact us info@livingjazz.org for specific questions/concerns. Please see below for details.

What is included with tuition?
Tuition includes all classes, camp t-shirt, activities, lodging, 3 daily meals, and afternoon healthy snacks.

How do I enroll?

• Enroll Online

COVID-19 Requirements

COVID-19 Requirements

Jazz Camp West has always been an intergenerational community that cares deeply about the health and safety of everyone involved. As we are getting closer to camp, we have been paying close attention to the information coming out around COVID-19. Our community will be composed of children through seniors and many of our participants will be immunocompromised. We recognize not everyone has the same perspective about the virus and the vaccinations. However, with everyone’s safety in mind, we remain committed to airing on the side of caution.

The following are our requirements and recommendations.

EVERYONE

• REQUIRED - All campers, faculty, and staff MUST show proof of a negative rapid COVID-19 test taken the morning of arrival. Please bring the result in a zip lock bag with your name on it with you to registration along with a photo of the result in case the test line has faded..

• REQUIRED - All campers, faculty, and staff must bring 4 additional rapid tests to camp, as we will be testing during the week. 

• RECOMMENDED AND ENCOURAGED - We recommend and encourage that everyone on site (campers, faculty, and staff) be fully vaccinated to the extent they can based on their individual situation.

• STRONGLY RECOMMENDED - Science shows that vaccinations lose effectiveness after 5-6 months. If your camper (or you as a staff/ faculty member) has not received all available vaccines and your most recent vaccination will fall outside of a 3-month period before camp, we strongly recommend receiving an additional booster if eligible by age. 

• REQUIRED - For those flying in for Jam Camp, we REQUIRE that all camp participants wear an N95 mask on the plane and when you are walking through the airport and highly trafficked indoor areas.

• OPTIONAL - All camp participants have the option of wearing a mask during the week of camp.

What Happens If I Get COVID-19?

• In the event that a camper contracts COVID-19 right before the start of camp and provides proof of infection, a full refund will be made minus $100 from their deposit.

• In the event a camper had COVID-19 and is no longer contagious, we require proof of a negative COVID-19 test or a doctor's confirmation.

• In the event a camper contracts COVID-19 while at camp, they will be immediately isolated from other camp participants, and their parents will be contacted to pick them up. 

• Changes & Cancellations: Living Jazz reserves the right to make changes or cancellations due to the most current CDC and American Camp Association recommendations. Campers and staff will be notified as soon as possible if any changes occur. 

• We are paying close attention to COVID-19 rates, hospital capacities, American Camp Association, and CDC guidelines. 

  Thank you for your understanding. Jam Camp West is making every effort to provide a safe camp environment for all.

How will I receive confirmation?
Soon after you register, you will receive an initial letter of confirmation with basic camp info. Your final complete camp packet will be mailed to you within 1 month of camp and will include all of the necessary information and forms required such as liability and medical forms, class schedules and class descriptions, class sign up form, directions, what to bring, t-shirt order form, etc.

What forms of payment do you accept? 
We accept Visa or Master Card credit cards, checks, cash or money order.

What is your refund/cancellation policy?
Living Jazz designs Jam Camp West around the exact number of campers that are attending.  To that end, we are unable to offer refunds after July 1. 

If your camper must withdraw from camp for emergency circumstances after July 1, please call or email us immediately. Cancellations made prior to July 1 will receive a refund minus the non-refundable deposit of $100.

Tuition Discounts
Early Bird $50 Discount: Paying complete balance by April 30, 2024

Cancellation
All tickets include a $100 non-refundable fee. No tuition refund if you cancel after July 1, 2025

Refunds
There will be no refunds for “no shows”. 
Limited tickets. All sales are taken on a first-come/first-served basis.

Can I get financial aid?
Living Jazz provides a limited number of partial scholarships based on financial need, not skill or experience. To read more about financial aid, please see our Scholarships applications.

Does my child need prior experience to attend?
Jam Camp West is open to all youth ages 9-16 with or without prior experience. Classes are designed to meet the needs of both beginners as well as campers that have had limited or extensive prior musical experience.

Does my child need to bring an instrument to camp?
If your child wants to participate in an instrumental ensemble, they must come with their own instrument except for keyboards and drumsets. Please have your child bring a small amp if they play guitar or electric bass. If your child wants to take ukulele, please have them come with their own instrument if possible. However, we do have a limited amount of ukuleles available at camp for classes. We provide all percussion and steeldrum instruments and of course equipment for turntable classes.