FAQs

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Does SAIL Camp provide an instrument for my student?

No. You will need to get an instrument through Lincoln Public Schools or a local vendor. Please make sure you have the instrument in time for the first day of camp. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch through Lincoln Public Schools, you may apply to use a Fee Waiver Instrument. The current policy of Lincoln Public Schools states that only violins are available through this program. If your child registers to play violin at SAIL Camp, you can contact us to receive a fee waiver violin. All appropriate paperwork must be completed before camp begins. It is your responsibility to have the instrument in hand before camp begins. All Fee Waiver instruments must be returned to SAIL Camp staff immediately following the SAIL Camp Concert.

What if my child cannot attend the final concert?

Participation in the final concert on Saturday is optional. However, we highly encourage students to participate, as this gives them a performance opportunity as part of a large ensemble. Our final concert is also a wonderful way for parents and other family members to see and hear everything your child has learned at SAIL Camp.

Can SAIL Camp accommodate a student with special needs?

Parents of students requiring additional services should contact us.

Is Financial Aid available for SAIL Camp?

Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and attend an LPS school qualify for a 50% reduction in SAIL camp fees. Click here to apply for tuition reduction.

Which honors orchestra is right for my student, Cadenza or Encore?

The Cadenza orchestra is designed for students in grades 6-8. The Encore Orchestra is designed for students in grades 9-12.

For advanced eighth graders entering high school in the fall: If you feel comfortable playing music that requires shifting, is written in multiple keys or meters, and contains advanced bowing techniques, you may be ready for the Encore Orchestra. Students in the Encore Orchestra should be willing and able to learn music quickly both in and out of rehearsal. If you are unsure which orchestra is right for you, contact your middle school strings teacher or private lesson instructor for guidance.

Click here to see our camp placement guide

What are the age and grade level requirements for SAIL Camp?

SAIL Camp is open to students entering fourth grade and older. No students are allowed to come to SAIL Camp before fourth grade regardless of experience. Students entering fourth grade who have private lesson experience may attend the Intermezzo Camp.

What if my child cannot be in attendance for the full week of camp?

It is possible for your child to miss one day of camp and still participate. If you know your child will miss the first two days or more, we ask that you not register for SAIL Camp, as this makes it difficult for our teachers to help your child learn the foundational material that is taught in the early days of camp.

My student is entering 6th grade. Are they ready to join the Cadenza Orchestra?

The Cadenza Orchestra is designed to accommodate most incoming 6th graders in LPS with two years of completed study on their instrument. Though these students may have little or no experience playing in a large orchestra, they should be comfortable reading and playing music of various styles in different keys without note names and/or fingering numbers written in. If you are unsure, SAIL Camp recommends reaching out to your student's elementary strings specialist or private lesson instructor for guidance.

What is SAIL Camp’s refund policy?

  • Full refund: Before registration deadline (July 1).

  • 50% refund: July 1-14

  • No refund: After July 15.

If you need to cancel your registration, please email info@sailmusic.camp and include your order number.