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"My daughter was homesick at the start..I received a phone call and everyone really worked hard to make it an extremely positive experience for her. I'm still hearing cheers from the week, and lots of fun 'camp' stories. It doesn't get better than that."
- Wendy C. ('11 Parent, Lawrenceville, NJ)
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REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION POLICIES
Follow the information for a worry-free overnight camp experience!
TO APPLY
Be sure that you understand all of the information below before applying. Call 866-383-ADTC if you have questions.
Overnight Camp APPLICATION POLICIES
General Info: ADTC "TRY-IT" camps are open to girls ages 8 & 9 who are attending camp for the first time. ADTC “ULTIMATE” camps are open to new & returning campers ages 10 - 17. Nine-year-old girls may attend only if they participated in a "TRY-IT" session the previous summer. ADTC “INTENSIVE” camps are open to girls ages 12 – 17. Eleven-year-old girls may attend only if they participated in an "ULTIMATE" camp the previous summer. ADTC “TEEN TRAVEL” camps are open to girls ages 13 – 17. The ADTC “CIT” program is open to girls ages 16 & 17 who have attended camp for a minimum of 2 prior summers. No dance experience is necessary to attend any ADTC camp.
Groups: Groups of four or more girls from the same dance studio can qualify for $50 off per-session, per-camper. See our Special Offers page for details.
Teams & Squads: Eight or more girls from the same dance studio, team or cheerleading squad can qualify for 25% OFF their total camp tuition, per-camper. See our Special Offers page for details.
Day Campers at Overnight Camps: Campers attending our overnight dance camps as day campers pay a flat rate of $699 per-session. Group & team discounts can be applied to day camper tuition. All other discounts do not apply to day campers.
Space Availability: ADTC cannot guarantee space in any given camp session prior to receiving your application. Registration is first-come, first-served.
Session Confirmation: Online applicants will receive confirmation of their registration via email within 30 minutes of submitting their application.
Disclaimer: ADTC reserves the right to refuse an application and/or dismiss, without refund, any camper at any time for reasons which, in its sole discretion, are in the best interest of its business, campers and staff.
WHAT'S INCLUDED, WHAT'S NOT
TRY-IT Overnight Camps: The overnight session price for “TRY-IT” camps includes supervision, lodging, all meals from Tuesday night dinner through Friday night dinner, all dance classes, the Friday Night Show, and most on-site activities (team events, night activities, etc.). Daily optional field trips as well as some arts & crafts projects are not included.
ULTIMATE & INTENSIVE Overnight Camps: The overnight session price for “ULTIMATE” & “INTENSIVE” camps includes supervision, lodging, all meals from Sunday night dinner through Saturday morning breakfast, all dance classes, the Friday Night Show, and most on-site activities (team events, night activities, etc.). Daily optional field trips as well as some arts & crafts projects are not included.
TEEN Travel Camps: “TEEN Travel” sessions include ALL air & ground transportation between associated ADTC ULTIMATE locations (chaperoned by ADTC staff), 1 checked bag per flight, all lodging, three meals per day (including travel days), all dance classes, three Friday Night Shows, and most on-site activities (team events, night activities, etc.). Daily optional field trips as well as some arts & crafts projects are not included.
CIT Camps: “COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING” sessions include specialty leadership seminars & supervised activities, lodging for 2 weeks, all meals from Saturday night dinner of first session through Saturday morning breakfast of second session, all dance classes, two Friday Night Shows, and most on-site activities (team events, night activities, etc.). Daily optional field trips as well as some arts & crafts projects are not included.
Day Campers: We welcome day campers at our TRY-IT, ULTIMATE and INTENSIVE camps. The day camper program includes all dance classes, daily breakfast, lunch & dinner and most on-site activities (team events, night activities, etc.). Daily optional field trips as well as some arts & crafts projects are not included.
Multi-Week Campers: We offer $50 OFF each camper's second (& each additional) overnight camp session. Multi-week campers are welcome to check-out with their parents (or another authorized person) on Saturday from 9 - 11am, but they must check back in on Sunday by 3pm. The majority of multi-week campers stay with us between sessions. The weekend stayover fee is $125 for a Saturday field trip (includes transportation, lunch, dinner & movie). Saturday night lodging & supervision between camp sessions, as well as Sunday morning brunch. Multi-week campers must confirm whether they will stayover with us & pay the stayover fee by June 15, 2012 (when health forms & waivers are due).
Optional Field Trips & Extras: Optional field trips & activities are described for each ADTC location here on our website. Additional fees & waivers will be detailed in the Registered Camper's Handbook sent to confirmed campers in March. Fees will include any necessary transportation, professional guides (where applicable) & supervision by ADTC staff certified in First Aid & CPR. Optional field trips generally take place during afternoon free time with the exception of a few evening offerings. Note that there always are included (fee-free) activity options available to campers who do not participate in the optional field trips & additional fee activities. Also note that the activities described on our website are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Prior to April 30: A minimum $300 per-week, per-camper deposit is required for ULTIMATE and INTENSIVE camps. CIT camps require a $600 deposit for each two-week session, and TEEN Travel camps require a $900 deposit.
- After April 30: Full payment is required for every program on every application.
- Visa or MasterCard only.
Early-Bird Discount Deadlines. To qualify for our Holiday, Extra Early-Bird or Early-Bird discounts, your application and payment in-full must be received on or before the dates specified, no exceptions. See our Special Offers page for details.
Payment Deadlines: All tuition balances are due on or before May 30, 2012. If a camper's full tuition balance is not paid by the deadline, and the family has not confirmed mutually acceptable plans for payment with ADTC, the following actions will be taken:
- The delinquent account is placed “on-hold.” Campers with accounts “on-hold” are no longer confirmed for their chosen camp session/s.
- On June 5, the delinquent account incurs a $10 late charge.
- Accounts still unpaid after June 15 automatically lose any Early-Bird discount previously applied OR incurs an additional $25 late charge, whichever is larger.
- Delinquent accounts still outstanding on June 30, 2012 are considered abandoned and will be canceled. A $50 fee - in addition to the full account balance - must be paid to reinstate such accounts. Reinstatement is based on availability and cannot be guaranteed.
REGISTERED CAMPER HANDBOOKS
Registered Camper Handbooks, which include all required forms and waivers, will be emailed to the Parent/Guardian and/or Billing Account email address/es provided starting in March. If you are applying after April 1, your handbook and waivers will be emailed with your registration confirmation. If you would prefer to have your Handbook mailed USPS, you must request it in writing by emailing: Info@DanceADTC.com. All required forms and waivers will be due back to ADTC by June 15, 2012.
MEDICAL & INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
All campers must be covered by their own medical insurance - no exceptions. Prior to check-in, all campers must have on file a completed health form, which requires a physical examination by a licensed health professional dated no earlier than two years prior to attending ADTC. Required forms and other pertinent information will be included with the Registered Camper Handbook.
DATE &/OR PROGRAM CHANGES
Once your application has been processed by ADTC, any desired changes to your registered program , location or dates must be requested via email to Info@DanceADTC.com. Changes can only be granted based on availability.
- Prior to April 30, 2012: No fee for changes. Any difference in price will be refunded or charged.
- After April 30, 2012: Session-date changes will incur a $25 processing fee per request. Location and/or Program changes cannot be accommodated and must be processed as a cancellation and new registration.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Once your application has been processed by ADTC, any cancellations must be requested in writing via email to Info@DanceADTC.com. Cancellations are subject to the following policies:
- Prior to March 31, 2012: Any tuition paid less a $100 per-week processing charge is refundable.
- After March 31, 2012 and prior to May 30, 2012: Any tuition paid less your $300 per-week deposit is refundable.
- After May 30, 2012 or up to thirty days prior to your first camp session (whichever is earlier): 50% of the total tuition price is refundable.
- No refunds can be given if a cancellation is within thirty days of the session start. No exceptions.
- No refunds can be given if a camper withdraws at any time after arriving at camp. No exceptions.
- There is no reduction of fees for late arrival or early departure. No exceptions.
- Exception: Applications received and processed by December 15, 2011 may cancel through February 15, 2012 and receive a full refund.
PARENT'S AGREEMENT
By submitting an application, parents acknowledge that they have read the ADTC registration policies & terms and conditions, and understand and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined therein regarding ADTC's payment requirements and deadlines, medical and insurance requirements, and refund restrictions. They further certify that all information given in the application and on subsequent required camper forms will be accurate and complete.
CAMPER'S AGREEMENT
By applying to attend ADTC, campers promise to comply with the rules and regulations of American Dance Training Camp. They understand that disrespect toward people or property is not tolerated at ADTC. They understand that violent behavior, bullying, repeated profanity, bigotry, stealing, inappropriate sexual behavior, tobacco, drug or alcohol possession or use, possession of weapons, or any other behaviors seen as unsafe by ADTC staff will result in immediate dismissal from camp.
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