<p>It makes sense when you explain it that way ! I had no idea that the camp was so huge though!</p>
<p>My D did two summers at Interlochen and safety is one of the primary reasons. The camp is very large and divided into several sections, but they also have daily concerts that are part of their festival, and cabins that people completely unrelated to the anything to do with the camp and festival. So the uniforms helps to keep campers identified.</p>
<p>I would say from the times we have picked D up that they are less stringent about the uniform than the information implies. The kids have to wear the uniform when they are on the "main campus" and at meals and concerts, where they mix with non-camp people. But around the cabins and in classes they did not always have them. And the thing about no short-shorts, wel there were many blue shorts that left very little to the imagination. I think the worst part of the uniform are the socks.</p>
<p>I guess it makes sense, for the security reasons. It isn't going to deter me from possibly applying (although the Feb. 1 deadline probably will!), I was just wondering. Also, from the website, it seemed as if the uniform was required all day long (a girl was sitting on a cliff-i guessing it was free time?- and still wearing the uniform). I don't really like uniforms too much mainly because of private schooling from pre-k to 8 and because they fit disproportionately on me. (i often had to choose between a sagging waist or highwaters!) But if it's only 2 or so hours a day, fine with me!</p>
<p>The uniform is part of the tradition. What is wonderful about Interlochen is the tradition, down to the music that is played to close out every evening performances. (My daughter went to Interlochen for 2 years... anyone want some shirts? Or Blue socks?)</p>
<p>you have to wear the uniforms whenever you are in main camp area. when you are in your division which is wear your cabin is, you don't have to...but people tend to unless they know they're not going out later since it's annoying to change back and forth....no one does that..you also don't have to wear it monday nights because monday nights are mixers. but other than that, you are always wearing the uniform and it's just so fun to see the different color socks and everything.</p>
<p>but honestly, it's SOOOO much easier having the uniform. i love clothes and shopping, but you don't get lots of room in your cabin at interlochen, so it is just easier wearing the uniform everyday....AND it's very cold there in the summer. those knee shocks definitely keep you warm. ...and you are allowed to wear whatever sweatshirts and jackets you want.</p>
<p>interlochen is one of the most incredible places in the world....the tradition is absolutely wonderful. i was just talking to one of my friends about it and saying how great it is.</p>
<p>oh you can buy your own uniform. you don't have to buy the ones at camp, only the shirts. so can wear any kind of navy blue shorts or pants or capris. american eagle, jcrew, etc., generally have a lot of types.</p>
<p>I understand the uniform issue is one of tradition, but I don't really understand how wearing a uniform really has anything to do with safety and security. If there are non-camp people, festival and concert attending people, and cabin renting people all thrown into the mix, how does the wearing of a uniform keep the kids more secure and safe? Especially since it's stated that when they are in their 'division' or cabins, they aren't required to wear the uniform. Perhaps someone can explain?</p>
<p>alwaysamom, I have no special knowledge of this, but my guess is that security is the least of the reasons for the uniform, and tradition and wanting to standardize how the kids look as well as take attention off clothing and put it on training is the real reason. Certainly uniforms allow people to identify campers at a glance, but I am not sure how that equals a more secure environment. Anyone?</p>
<p>The uniform helps simplify the very intense days at Interlochen...campers wake up very early to begin their day and the uniforms are just their to make things easier. As for safety...all divisions, junior, intermediate and high school wear a different colored badge, belt (males) or sock (females) that identifies what division they are in. You need to remember that Interlochen is an arts FESTIVAL during the summer and thousands of summer tourists make their way through the campus summer. The campus is also sprawling with a main campus where all of performances spaces and rehearsal buildings are also there are also several different divisions in the woods where the students live (including one across a highway...don't worry there is a crossing guard). Interlochen is also right next to a very popular state park...so uniform identification is key.
Yes, the high school musical this summer is Pajama Game. I am sure it will be amazing.</p>
<p>NMR, that's what I was thinking. </p>
<p>iacboi, I still don't understand how wearing the uniform keeps the kids safe and secure. Yes, they can be easily identified but how does that relate exactly to safety? Have there been safety issues with campers in the past?</p>
<p>Let's face it: a lot of things done in the name of "security" (like having visitors to schools sign in at a front desk) really don't make things secure. My younger D was just commenting on this the other day. We were visiting her allergist in an office bldg attached to a community hospital, and they make you stop at a desk, get a clip-on badge, and sign a sheet with your name and where you are going. My 12 y.o. said "Mom, what's to stop a bad person from just signing a fake name?" Indeed.
My guess is that the uniform colors and differences just allow teachers and others in charge of the Interlochen campers to acertain "at a glance" who is in what group. In fact, I wrote a news release last summer relating to a scientist's research into how color coding helps human beings estimate the number of objects -- roughly -- in a group. Uniform colors help sports teams keep track of their own members and the spectators to more easily follow the action. My guess is that it is the same here.</p>
<p>Bumping this up for Devsey</p>
<p>I've heard rumors that Interlochen was doing The Pajama Game this summer but when I called and asked they said they hadn't picked a show yet. Does anyone know what's really going on?</p>
<p>Danimal, I talked to one of the directors a couple of weeks ago and Pajama Game is what he mentioned.</p>
<p>Maybe since OCU gave up the rights to Pajama Game and took the exclusive rights to Les Mis for the summer, Interlochen juumped on it and was able to grab it?</p>
<p>no, i think interlochen's been planning on doing pajama game for a while. if you've been accepted you'll get a letter saying what show you're doing, etc.,</p>
<p>I did get accepted but my letter didn't mention which show. Thanks for the help, though.</p>
<p>It was our experience that the letter of acceptance didn't necessarily mention which show they would be doing. However, as the time approaches you will get information on specific requirements that you would need to bring to do a certain show (costume needs, types of dance shoes, etc.)</p>
<p>A friend of our D was just accepted to the Cap21 summer program and she told D that she would be able to earn Equity points during the summer session. I have never seen this discussed on CC. Can anyone with knowledge of the Cap21 summer program clarify whether this information is true?
Thank-you</p>
<p>Hi all, </p>
<p>My daughter, who loves classical voice and choir, was accepted to the summer classical vocal program at Westminster and also to the Interlochen high school summer choral & operetta program. We are trying to decide which one to go to. </p>
<p>Besides the obvious differences between the two programs (duration, cost, location, size, uniforms, etc), could someone be able to compare the actual quality (and reputation) of these two summer programs? At Westminster she would do one week of solo performance training and follow that with two weeks of choral performance. Interlochen is a 6 week choral program that also incorporates some solo training. </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>