General Information

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You may also email camp@musicforall.org.

If you are a student, parent, or director who has registered for camp you can visit our Participant Portal for important camp-related communications.

Visit Participant Portal

Streamline the registration process for students supported by your band program. Use this form to prepay all or part of their tuition and provide them with a discount code to complete their registration later.

Reserve a spot for your “to be announced” students before the registration deadline to secure the best rate. Often this is used when a band program pays for certain students (like drum majors or section  leaders), they wish to get the best price before the deadline, but they do not know the specific names yet.

Note: Even if you use this process, registration needs to be completed by the attendee (and usually their parent). Directors and instructors should not register any students through UltraCamp.

Visit the Program-Sponsored Registration Page

Summer Camp Poster (PDF)

Summer Camp Brochure (PDF)

Bands of America is thrilled to offer your student an incredible residential experience at Ball State University! Our modern dormitories provide comfortable accommodations, with each room housing two students and featuring semi-private bathrooms for added convenience.

Housing is supervised by our outstanding SWAG team to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Students may request a specific roommate, but please note that both students must have the same arrival and departure dates. For example, if one student arrives Friday night and the other arrives Saturday morning, they cannot be assigned as roommates. Roommate requests can be made in UltraCamp and must be mutual. While we make every effort to honor these requests, rooms will always be assigned by same-gendered students.

Please keep in mind that any roommate request changes submitted after May 20 will incur a $20 late change fee and we cannot guarantee that these requests will be honored.

Bands of America is excited to provide directors with an exceptional residential experience at Ball State University! Director Academy attendees will stay in the modern and highly-rated Kinghorn Residence Hall, built in 2010. Kinghorn offers first-class amenities, including Wi-Fi, kitchen and lounge spaces, and semi-private bathrooms for added comfort.

The dorm’s convenient location is just a short walk from Worthen Arena, North Dining Hall, and the Student Center, with Director Academy sessions only a quick 10-minute walk away. Meals are  designed to make your stay seamless, with breakfast and dinner served at North Dining Hall and a catered lunch provided for all adult attendees and faculty each day. (Lunch location TBD)

Music for All offers several scholarships to help students, directors, and college students attend the Bands of America Summer Camp. We aim to foster leadership and enhance music education  experiences for people who would benefit from receiving financial support to attend camp.

Visit the Scholarship Page

Sample schedules from 2024:

• Leadership Weekend
• Drum Major Institute
• Marching Band Division
• Marching Percussion Division
• Music Production Bootcamp
• Color Guard Division HS
• Color Guard Division MS
• Concert Band Division HS
• Concert Band Division HS Percussion
• Concert Band Division MS
• Concert Band Division MS Percussion
• Director Academy
• Director Academy – Color Guard Instructor Academy
• Director Academy – Percussion Specialist Academy

The Bands of America Summer Camp, presented by Yamaha, is hosted on the beautiful campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Located just an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Ball State provides a vibrant and welcoming setting for an unforgettable camp experience. With state-of-the-art facilities, modern dormitories, and easy access to rehearsal spaces, dining halls, and performance venues, the campus is perfectly equipped to meet the needs of our campers. Muncie’s friendly community and the university’s picturesque grounds create the ideal environment for students and directors to immerse themselves in music, learning, and camaraderie.

Area Map

Campus Map

Students and directors from across the country travel to Ball State University each year to attend the Bands of America Summer Camp, presented by Yamaha. While many drive to camp, a significant number of students fly into the Indianapolis International Airport from various locations.

If you or your student will be flying to camp, please log in to your UltraCamp account to fill out the required Air Travel Information Form. Once logged in, click on your student’s name, expand the “My Forms” section, and select “Complete a New Form.” From there, choose the Air Travel Information Form that applies to your shuttle reservation, fill it out completely, and click submit.

For those requiring a shuttle to or from the Muncie Bus Station, or if you have questions about shuttle services, please reach out to us at camp@musicforall.org. We’re here to help make your student’s travel experience as smooth as possible!

• We are happy to offer extra nights for registered participants only, for travel purposes.
• Friday, June 20, 2025: Residential – $95
  For participants arriving the night before the Leadership Weekend begins. Includes Friday night double room in residence hall and meals beginning with dinner Friday, June 20 through breakfast Monday, June 23.
• Sunday, June 22, 2025: Residential – $95
  For participants arriving the night before the full week camp begins. Includes Sunday night double room in residence hall and meals beginning with dinner Sunday, June 22 through breakfast Monday, June 23.
• After June 1 a fee of $20 applies to all housing changes.
• After June 1 any new registrations will be assessed a $75 late fee.
• No accommodations can be made for extra nights AFTER the end of camp.

• The SWAG Team is the heart of the BOA Summer Camp, made up of dedicated volunteers including college students, educators, and music professionals. Their mission is to ensure a positive and impactful experience for all attendees while serving as role models and leaders to over 1,000 students.
• SWAGs assist with everything from class support and logistical needs to leading nightly residence hall discussions that foster connection and reflection. Their tireless dedication, enthusiasm, and leadership are essential to the success of the Symposium, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Visit the SWAG/DAA Page

• We have multiple registered nurses on campus throughout the BOA Summer Camp to ensure the health and well-being of all campers and faculty. They are available to address medical needs and also assist with the administration of prescription medications, providing peace of mind for students and their families.

Craving variety? North Dining at Ball State University has it all. From Starbucks to Chick-fil-A, BBQ, an all-day breakfast bar, fresh pastries, and even a waffle station! Explore endless options for every taste.

North Dining hall also features a custom allergen-free meals area!

Indiana’s June weather can be unpredictable, with temperatures ranging from 60°F to 90°F and high humidity. While all the Ball State University residence halls are air-conditioned, rooms can feel cool at night, so pack accordingly.

Be sure to bring comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes for walking, a sweatshirt or light jacket for cooler evenings, and rain gear like a poncho or umbrella. Personal toiletries, towels, and washcloths are essential, though Ball State provides sheets, a pillow, and a blanket. Don’t forget sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a water bottle, a backpack, and a notebook with pens. You’ll also need attire for the final performance (specific to your track) and may want a beach towel and some spending money for snacks or souvenirs.

Please note that bikes, scooters, skateboards, small appliances, and inappropriate clothing are prohibited.

If you have already registered for camp, you can access detailed packing lists on the Participant Portal page.

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Late Fees: Registrations or payments submitted after June 1 will incur a $75 late registration fee.

Change Fees: A change fee will apply to any of the following adjustments made to an existing registration after June 1:

• Roommate changes
• Housing date changes
• Late submission of Program-Sponsored Registration (TBA) student names from directors

Please plan ahead to avoid additional fees and ensure a smooth registration process.