Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. However, Long & McQuade Music will provide all instruments for the Beginning Band program, and Yamaha Canada Music ensures that our Band and Orchestra program has all of the required percussion. Specialized instruments and pianos for IMC Jazz will be provided by Yamaha.

Jazz and Rock drummers must bring their own set. Please make sure all drums, cymbals and hardware are labelled. It is possible to rent a kit from Long & McQuade. IMC will transport the kit. All drummers must bring their own sticks and cymbals. To rent a kit please email Nolan McGillivary at nmcgillivary@long-mcquade.com

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.

IMC has a scholarship and bursary program. Please click here for the scholarship form. This form is due April 01 for the upcoming summer session. For further information you can call 416-488-3316.

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, just send us an email cabinmates@campimc.ca with your names and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note, you will not receive a reply to your email regarding cabin requests.

Every camper will be evaluated during a brief online session (jazz, rock, beginning band) or submit a pre-recorded video (band, orchestra, musical theatre) 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: 
  • Rock and Songwriting parents picking their campers up should arrive between 11:00am and 12:00pm on Friday (last day of session I). Rock parents may wish to join us for the final camper concert on Thursday evening starting at 7:00pm. Songwriting parents are welcome to join the Songwriter’s coffeehouse on Thursday evening immediately following the rock final concert (approximately 9:00pm).
  • Jazz parents are welcome to join us for the jazz combo concert on Thursday at 7:00pm, and the Big Band concert Friday at 1:00pm. Jazz concludes at the end of the big band concert. 
• 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 in the Dining Hall with food and the final bidding on the Silent Auction items. Songwriting parents are welcome to come to the Songwriter’s coffeehouse on Friday evening at 9:00pm.

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.