Payment is due at the time of registration.

Discounted rates are available for siblings, and for families registered for 3 or more weeks before April 1st.

If you choose to cancel or leave a camp session for any reason, please contact us as soon as possible  or call the Summer Camp Cell Phone at 610-620-5881. Our refund policy is as follows:

Cancellation made 15 or more days prior to the camp session start date: Murphy Music Center will retain $25 per registered camper for administration and processing fees; the remainder will be refunded to your original payment method within 7-14 days of the cancellation.

Cancellation 14 days or less prior to the camp session starting date through the summer camp start date: Murphy Music Center is unable to offer any refunds or credits.

After the camp session has begun, if an extreme unforeseen circumstance or hardship causes a camper to miss two or more days of camp, Murphy Music Center will decide on a case-by-case basis whether to refund the per diem camp fee for missed days of camp. Murphy Music Center is unable to offer refunds for a single or partial missed day.

Photographs and video that represent our educational programs, events, and work help tell the story of Murphy Music Center’s mission and introduce new participants to our programs. We ask for your support by agreeing to the photo waiver, helping us to share our work and mission with more people.

By agreeing to the photo/video release, you grant permission for Murphy Music Center to capture still or motion picture images of yourself/your child and/or audio recordings of you/your child’s voice while participating in Murphy Music Center programs or events for use on our website, promotional/marketing or outreach purposes, including but not limited to electronic or print materials, or print or broadcast media.

Murphy Music Center will never sell still/motion picture images or audio recordings to parties beyond the organization.

Murphy Music Center prioritizes the physical and emotional safety of our campers. All camp staff are CPR & First Aid certified, have passed a background check, and always carry a first aid kit and cell phone in case of emergency.

Please note: our camp staff will work with each camper to ensure they have a successful camp experience; however, we are not able to provide constant one-on-one adult support. If your camper needs one-on-one support during camp, a trusted adult helper is invited to attend camp with your child! Please let us know what your camper needs and/or make arrangements by emailing mmcsummercamp@gmail.com.

All injuries and behavioral incidents will be clearly communicated to parents/guardians.  Our online registration forms include space for you to alert us to specific concerns, allergies, or needs. Please contact us if you have any questions about specific needs. We will do our best to accommodate.

If your child is carrying an epi-pen for anaphylaxis, Benadryl, or other medications, please notify your camp counselor (and your child) about where that medication is kept. Please note: if your child has experienced anaphylaxis in the past, they MUST carry a current epinephrine device and Benadryl in an outside, accessible pocket of their backpack.

Any and all medications (inhalers, etc) that your child may need should be packed safely in their backpack. Make sure that your child is aware of the location of these important medical devices or medications.

Murphy Music Center has and will continue to prioritize policy that minimizes the potential for exposure to Covid-19 and other communicable illnesses for campers and staff, while preserving the integrity and value of the camp experience and activities.

Our full COVID-19 Health & Safety guidelines and policies for guests (including campers) who will be on-site at Murphy Music Center are available here.

Click here to review your MMC Camp Medical Waiver. You will be asked to provide a signed copy of this document. prior to the start of camp.

Full disclosure of your child’s medical, emotional and behavioral status upon registration is required in order for us to create the most enjoyable, safe and harmonious camp experience for your child and for all campers. Our capacity to work with a wide range of challenges is significant, but we can only do so when we have all of the information. Nondisclosure of medical, psychological or behavioral challenges may result in a child being sent home from camp mid-week without refund. This information is confidential and will only be shared with our educational staff members.

Please note: our camp staff will work with each camper to ensure they have a successful camp experience; however, we are not able to provide constant one-on-one adult support. If your camper needs one-on-one support during camp, a trusted adult helper is invited to attend camp with your child at no additional cost. Please let us know what your camper needs and/or make arrangements by emailing mmcsummercamp@gmail.com

MMC Camp leaders work to ensure a safe and fun camp experience for everyone.

In the case that Camp staff must reinforce expectations and boundaries, we will utilize a three-warning system to give campers the opportunity to improve their behavior. You can read more about the specifics of our three-warning system here.

Some behaviors will not be tolerated during camp and will warrant immediate removal from camp, with no refund. Behaviors that will not be tolerated include:

Abusive behavior. This includes behavior that puts the camper’s own safety and/or the safety of others at risk physically or mentally, including bullying, fighting, throwing/hitting with objects, and verbal abuse

Group/gang bullying

Intentional or inappropriate invasion of privacy during restroom use, changing clothing, or other private moments

Derogatory statements about social status, religion, national origin, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, intelligence, habits, hobbies, school performance, physical size, ability, appearance, and similar personal subjects 

Parents will be communicated with daily via email or in-person with updates on the activities and experiences their campers had. Please allow for a few extra moments during camper check-out to talk briefly with your camp instructor – they may not have much to report, but this is an important opportunity to connect with your campers’ instructor about how their day went, to share triumphs and challenges, and to ensure that your camper is supported in the ways they need.

We ask that parents support the effort to keep campers safe. If you hear about a concerning incident, please make sure your camp director is immediately made aware of the incident by emailing mmcsummercamp@gmail.com or by calling the Camp Cell phone: (610) 620-5881.

If a camper requires one-on-one staff attention for more than 50% of the camp day, they may be asked to stay home or bring an adult helper.

Wednesday is a cut-off day, meaning if a camper’s behavior prompts the need for constant redirection, pulls staff resources/attention away from the group, or has created safety concerns for other campers or families, the camper will be sent home after Wednesday regardless of whether or not three warnings were issued on that day. MMC staff will ensure that parents are made aware of this possibility and are given adequate information and time to support their camper’s behavior improvement. Sending a camper home from camp is a last resort.