Registration
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PNW Camps – Lazy F Camp – Summer String Academy
2025 6-Day Overnight Camp
July 27-August 1, 2025 Grades 6-9 (Students entering Fall 2025)
After signing in, please select “Lazy F Summer Camps 2025” at the top of the page.
Please note that Summer String Academy is a secular camp. There are no religious activities or influences from Summer String Academy staff. We thank Camp Director, Dave Burfeind, and the United Methodist Church for providing us with the venue and means for an outstanding orchestra camp.
Instructions
Welcome to the Registration process for Summer String Academy! Thank you for choosing Lazy F as your summer camp site! Be sure to indicate Lazy F as the Camp Site on your Registration Form, and Summer String Academy as the Camp Event. Before you get started, here is some information you will need:
Age requirements are based on the grade that your child will be entering in the fall. Students must be entering 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade. Students are expected to have at least one year of playing experience in their school string program or equivalent. Some exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. When you register your child, make sure you indicate the grade for the 2025-26 school year! If you have any trouble registering, please contact Mo Hampton at 509-962-2780 or by e-mail at program@lazyfcamp.org.
Email Communication - Unless your family has specified that you would prefer communications by mail, all confirmations and follow-up information will be sent by email. Please add program@lazyfcamp.org to your address book, and watch for more information about your camp!
Questions about Registration? E-mail our Registrar at program@lazyfcamp.org , or call (509) 962-2780. To register online, click on "Begin Online Registration" below (Registration will open January 2025)
Questions about the camp? E-mail the camp, Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, at summerstringacademy@gmail.com, or call 509-962-2780.
Room, Board, and Tuition
Early Bird discount is $695 until April 15, 2025.
Regular price for Summer String Academy is $745.
Full Tuition will be due Sunday, July 13, 2025.
After signing in, please select “Lazy F Summer Camps 2025” at the top of the registration page. Click here to begin registration.
Deposit - A deposit of $50 for each registration is required in order to secure your reservation. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable unless the event is cancelled. You may also pay the entire balance at the time of registration if you are able.
Inquiries about Financial Aid should be directed to program@lazyfcamp.org.
Cancellations - If the event is cancelled by the site, you will receive a full refund.
If a registration is cancelled more than 14 days prior to the event, refunds will be issued minus the non-refundable deposit. If a cancellation is made less than 14 days out, the full amount is still due. At this point, preparations have been made to host your camper. Policy exceptions due to unforeseen tragedy or serious circumstances will be considered on an individual basis.
"No-Shows" will not receive a refund.
Covid Concerns
As the coronavirus recommendations change, we are in constant communication with the Kitsap Department of Health to make sure the camp is safe and in compliance with its recommendations.
Check-in
Parents who are driving their campers to Lazy F will check in at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center upon arrival.
Parents of bus riding students will check in with Lazy F Camp staff at Bellevue High School on Sunday afternoon the campers make the journey to Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center.
Concert and Check Out
Friends and family are welcome to attend the concert! The concert is on Friday, August 1 at 10:00am in the Manastash Lodge. Camp will conclude at the end of the concert.
Manastash Lodge
Please direct any questions about the camp or transportation to our Program Coordinator, Mo Hampton, at Lazy F Camp at 509-962-2780 or by e-mail at program@lazyfcamp.org.
Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center
Summer String Academy Orchestra Camp
16170 Manastash Rd.
Ellensburg, WA 98926