LYNX National Arts & Media Camp
There is a residential camp component
option for Sessions Two (Music Industry Camp) and Three (Film or
Animation/ Motion Graphics Camp). Residential students stay at CU Denver's Campus Village Residence
Hall. Each student will share a room with a roommate. Each room has two beds and a bathroom. There is a kitchenette in each room that has a refrigerator and microwave.
Our Graduate
Student Coordinator and 6 LYNX Leaders will stay at Campus Village and
supervise the students during the residential portion of the camp. We recommend that students bring enough clothes for the entire camp but laundry facilities are available.
Residential students have breakfast and dinner provided during the camp. Commuter Plus students will eat dinners with the residential students. Commuter students will eat breakfast and dinner at home. All students will eat lunch at the food court in the Tivoli Student Union. The list of food options available at the Tivoli Union is listed here. Students will be responsible for buying their own lunches.
We have worked with our food providers to make sure that there are many food options at every meal. There will be options for students who are gluten free, vegans, and vegetarians. If your student has severe food allergies or restrictions, please let us know once the student has been admitted so that we can try to make proper arrangements. It is possible that we may not be able to accommodate a student with severe food allergies but we'll do our best. Please contact us if you have questions. Students with peanut allergies are required to carry an EpiPen with them at all times.
Below is a sample of the weekday schedule for the Session Two and Three programs at the LYNX Camp. Session One will consist of the 9am- 4:30pm portion. While each academic program at the LYNX Camp will have unique classes and schedule, students can expect a daily schedule similar to the outline below:
8:50am Commuter students arrive
9:00am Morning Classes with periodic breaks
12:00am Lunch
1:00pm Afternoon Classes with period breaks
4:30pm Commuter students depart
4:50pm Dinner
6:30pm Evening Program (guest artists, concerts, workshops, etc). These are optional for commuter students.
8:00pm Free-time
10:00pm Residential student in-room time
10:30pm Residential Lights out
Dave is the Director of the LYNX Arts Camps. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Wyoming (UW) and a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas (KU). He has extensive
summer program experience having worked with the UW Upward Bound Program, the CLIMB Wyoming Program, the Duke University TIP Program, and the KU Upward Bound Math & Science Center Program. He has also worked in student
services at San Jose State University and Stanford University.
Kelli is
the Coordinator of the LYNX Arts Camps. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri (MU) and a Master's Degree in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice from
CU Boulder. She has summer programs experience from her days as a Summer Welcome Leader at MU and from organizing Welcome Fest at CU Boulder. Prior to working for the College of Arts & Media, she worked at the CU Denver Experiential Learning
Center helping students explore career paths through internships. In her free time, she likes running, skiing, and snuggling with her dog Cisco.
Owen Kortz is the Area Head for the Singer/Songwriter Program at CU Denver, which he helped to found. He received undergraduate and masters degrees in Guitar Performance from the University of Southern California. He has performed
at concerts with legendary guitarist Pat Metheny and YouTube phenom Kina Grannis, and has recorded with the Bissonette brothers (Ringo Starr, Joe Satriani). He recently played with Ryan Tedder of One Republic at the Ogden Theatre in Denver. Visit Owen Kortz's Website
Dr. Peter Stoltzman has degrees from Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory, and a doctorate in Music and Human Learning from UT Austin in 2014. He was the Piano Area Head at CU Denver from 2014-2019 and is the Faculty Director of the Stanford University Jazz Workshop’s two week high school Jazz Camp. Peter has performed and recorded with Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Warner Bros, The Bomb Squad, Javier Colon (winner of “The Voice”), and his father, Grammy-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman. Peter has played at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Visit Peter Stoltzman's Website
"I have never heard my daughter talk in a positive way about being in class. She is still talking about the classes she had. She loved them. We have looked at many universities and will go back to look at a couple but (especially after this camp) UC Denver is one of her top choices." - Parent of a Camper"
"My experience was fantastic! I've learned a lot and made many friends. I left class with a smile every day and I was eager to return every morning." - Camper
"Thank you for this incredible learning opportunity. The program was well organized with good communication from staff which gave me (an out of state parent) piece of mind. It truly emulated the experience of being a Music Industry Student in college and solidified my daughter's interest in pursuing a career in this field. My daughter was extremely impressed with the curriculum, the knowledgeable faculty, and the state of the art facilities. As a Californian, the field trip to the awe inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheater was a standout experience for my daughter! The program gave her the time and support to compose and perform her own original song! Bravo to the planning staff, faculty, and administrators of this phenomenal program. I am recommending this program to others!" - Parent of a Camper
"It was extremely helpful, engaging, and fun overall. I came back to the camp for the second time this year expecting the same type of experience, but I am now leaving with so much more! The camp has been great, and I've truly learned a lot and it's narrowed down what I want to do for a career." - Camper
"LYNX camp for me was a fantastic experience. I met other people with similar interests as well as got the opportunity to dabble in different artistic fields that I never would've been able to explore without this camp. It’s given me tools to advance my career in art and I believe I can walk away from LYNX with a better knowledge of the artistic side of the world that surrounds me." - Camper
"Most impressed-our son was on cloud 9 throughout the entire two weeks!" - Parent of a Camper
"Awesome. My student really enjoyed everything. My Daughter said the camp was great. The Camp was all I expected, Would like to THANK ALL THE SPONSORS so so much, without people like this who cares about the Arts my daughter would have never experience some like this. Thank for the chance. My daughter would like to get the chance to return next year. Thank you to the instructors, Lynx leaders, and the people who put this all together. The kids seem to bond right off the bat with each other. Great!" - Parent of a Camper
"I learned from this camp that music is more than just notes on paper. Music is beautiful and emotional and passionate and just fun. This program has inspired me to go home and work my hardest. I've fallen in love with music all over again, and I am confident that I can do this as a career." - Camper
"I think CU Denver really encourages a creative environment among all musicians. After this program, I see CU Denver as a top notch business school that is focused on teaching not only about the music industry as a whole, but our future in the music business." - Camper
SESSION ONE WELCOME PACKET Session One Welcome Packet 2019
SESSION TWO WELCOME PACKET: Session Two Welcome Packet 2019
SESSION THREE WELCOME PACKET: Session Three Welcome Packet 2019
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