Can I get financial assistance? What about a payment plan?

• Scholarship application available here: https://www.blackrockcenter.org/sonie-mathew

• Ongoing Discounts include: MCPS staff discount, sibling discount, and veteran discount of $10.00 per week. Registration information for CITs will be sent by the Camp Director along with the invitation to participate.

• Payment Plan Info for both Arts Journeys & Performing Arts Camp is available:

  • $25 down; non-refundable 

  • Balance due in two installments: June 1 & July 15 

  • Add discounts for Military, Teacher, sibling, staff, multiple week

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What are the forms I need to fill out?

BlackRock’s Camper Information Form which includes Health and Immunization, and Authorization for Medication Form if applicable. 

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What is your refund policy? 

Please see our policy page for refund information.  

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Are there food restrictions? 

All BlackRock Center for the Arts camps are nut-free. This includes peanuts, tree nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.), items cooked in peanut oil and nut spreads and butters like peanut butter and Nutella. Please make sure to not pack anything containing nuts or nut products in your camper's lunch. 

What does my child need to bring?  

Your child needs to bring a non-perishable lunch and bottled water with them every day. Please label lunch bags or boxes with your child's name. Please do not pack anything that needs to be heated and make sure to include spoons and forks if needed. 

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Is there a dress code?  

At this time, masks are encouraged but not required. Your child should be dressed in comfortable clothes all week since they will be participating in activities and art projects. They may be painting or working with materials that can stain. Since campers will be dancing, please dress your camper in sneakers or athletic shoes. Flip-flops, sandals, and crocs are not encourage. On Fridays, campers are asked to wear their Youth Art Academy T-shirt. Campers should not bring toys or personal items to camp (i.e., cell phones, tablets, cameras, jewelry, stuffed animals, electronic games, etc.). BlackRock is not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, damaged as a result of being brought to the center during camp. 

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What are the current COVID-19 restrictions? 

Please see our policy page for the most up-to-date COVID-19 restrictions and regulations.  

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What if my child requires medication?  

If your camper requires medication during the camp day, we need to have a completed Authorization for Medication Form completed and on file. 

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What are the camps’ times? 

Please read carefully as each camp has different times. Performing Arts Camp and Arts Journeys Camp run from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Before Care is from 7:45am to 9:00am and After-Care is from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Your child must be registered in Before Care or After Care in order to participate. Sports Meets the Arts Camp is located at the Maryland Soccerplex & Discovery Sports Center and runs daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Broadway at BlackRock runs from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.  Every child needs to be signed in and out by a parent or approved guardian every day. At this time, a health waiver and temperature will also be required at drop-off.  Dropping off a child and driving away is not permitted under any circumstances. For Before Care you may enter the building at 7:45am. For regular camp, you may drop-off beginning at 8:45am. Campers must be picked up promptly at 3:30pm unless they are enrolled in After Care. Students enrolled in After Care must be picked up promptly at 6:30pm or before. Failure to pick up your child on time will result in the charging of late fees of $25.00. 

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Can my siblings be split up/put together?

Please contact the Education Manager to share your preference. BlackRock will do it’s best to accommodate siblings, however there are situations depending on staffing, group size, or activity where these requests can not be accommodated.

 

Can my child choose their show or role in Performing Arts Camp?

Our camps (and shows) are currently split by age and are largely ensemble based, so everyone gets a moment to shine. Casting is at the sole discretion of the counselors. ​

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For additional questions, please contact the Education Manager.

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