At Young Musicians & Artists, we make every effort possible to ensure that your child is immersed in an environment that is safe, nurturing, loving, and encouraging. With this goal in mind, we have revised our cell phone policy. Many parent, student, faculty, and counselor evaluations pointed to the ways in which students’ use of cell phones during the camp session distracted from the camp environment and prevented the integration of certain students into the positive camp life that we work so tirelessly to create.
As a parent or guardian sending your child to our camp, you have decided to trust that we will do everything within our power to ensure your child’s health, safety, and positive emotional adjustment. You have also decided to trust that sending your child to camp will aid in your child’s development of independence. Allowing your child to use the support structures within our camp will foster this independence. We have created a student support structure at YMA that is special, and addresses 99% of students’ needs internally. As always, we will be certain to contact you in the case of any emergency.
2012 Cell Phone Rules
- Cell phone use by students is not allowed at camp.
- If cell phones are brought, they will be collected by students’ counselors at 6:15PM on the opening Sunday of each session.
- Should students need to coordinate with parents/guardians regarding visitations, special arrangements can be made for students to contact parents/guardians through the Director of Student Life.
2012 Electronics Rules
- YMA is not responsible for the damage or loss of any electronic device at camp.
- Any electronics brought to camp will remain locked in a counselor’s room.
- During Rest Period, audio listening devices may be used, ONLY if the device does not have internet or phone capabilities.
Please help us by reviewing these rules with your children before camp, and encourage them to discuss challenges that might arise during camp with their counselors, faculty, or camp administrators. We are certain that the implementation of these new rules will help to foster the environment that you wish for your child to experience this summer. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please feel free to contact Galen Cohen with any questions regarding this policy.
Your completion of the registration form indicates agreement with all terms and conditions published on our website, in the brochure and on this registration and application form.
