LYNX National Arts & Media Camp

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Student General Information

2025 LYNX Camp Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to the LYNX National Arts & Media Camp! The information on this form will be used to determine your acceptance into the camp and also for our records during the camp. Please answer honestly, in detail, and to the best of your knowledge for the summer. We recommend that both students and parents complete this form together and also on a computer if possible. After submission of the form, you should receive an email from camp administration about your application within 2 weeks. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder.

For additional information on dates, programs, FAQs, etc. please visit our website.

For any questions about the camp or technical difficulties with the form, please contact LYNXCamp@ucdenver.edu.

Just be aware that this form needs to be completed at once and cannot be saved and be resumed later.

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Student Information

Please make sure all contact information is entered correctly.

First Name*

Last Name*

Preferred

Preferred Pronouns

Student Email*

Student Phone Number*

Are you Hispanic or Latinx?

Date of Birth*

Are you an International Student?*

Race/Ethnicity - How do you describe yourself? (This is optional and used only for data reporting)

How old will you be at the camp you are applying for?* (Session 1 is June 9-13; Session 2 is June 15-27; Session 3 is July 13-25)

Gender and/or Sex (used for data collection and roommate pairing if attending as a residential student)*

Address

Primary Address of Residence*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

What is your address?*

Parent/Guardian Information

Please provide the following information about your Parent/Guardian.

Relationship to You*

First Name Parent/Guardian 1*

Last Name Parent/Guardian 1*

Email Parent/Guardian 1*

Phone Parent/Guardian 1*

Address Line 1 Parent/Guardian 1*

Address Line 2 Parent/Guardian 1

City Parent/Guardian 1*

State Parent/Guardian 1*

ZIP Code Parent/Guardian 1*

Would you like to provide information for a second parent/guardian?*

Please provide the following information about your Second Parent/Guardian

Relationship to you*

First Name Parent/Guardian 2*

Last Name Parent/Guardian 2*

Email Parent/Guardian 2*

Phone Parent/Guardian 2*

Address Line 1 Parent/Guardian 2*

Address Line 2 Parent/Guardian 2

City Parent/Guardian 2*

State Parent/Guardian 2*

ZIP Code Parent/Guardian 2*

Academic Information

What High School Do You Attend?*

Current GPA (approximate is fine)*

Grade completed by June 2025:*

HIDDEN - CEEB

What is your intended major/area of study*

T-Shirt Size*

Have you been diagnosed with a learning disability?*

Having a learning disability does not negatively impact your chance of attending camp. We ask so we can learn how to better accommodate your needs.

The LYNX Arts Camps welcome students of all learning abilities! While we do NOT offer individual aids nor are our faculty and staff trained in special education techniques and strategies, we do strive to offer a welcoming, supportive, and fun learning environment. With that said, this camp hires college level instructors & college students as TAs for instruction in order to give campters a realistic impression of our college level programs. In the question below, please explain why you feel you will be successful at an academic camp of this level.

Please provide us more detail about your diagnosis.*

Background and Needs

The following three questions give the camp administration a better understanding of your background and needs. Answering yes on any of the following questions will not automatically eliminate your possibility of attending the camp. Please feel free to answer honestly and to provide additional information when necessary.

Have you ever been found responsible for any disciplinary violation at an educational institution you have attended from the 8th grade forward (or the international equivalent), whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution?*

In the space provided below, please explain the nature of this issue/circumstance.*

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony or other crime*

In the space provided below, please explain the nature of this issue/circumstance.*

Has your education ever been interrupted because of medical/emotional issues?*

In the space provided below, please explain the nature of this issue/circumstance.*

Program Information

Below you will be telling us which camp or camps you are wanting to attend. Students may attend more than one camp as long as they are not on the same week/weeks. For additional descriptions about the camps, feel free to visit the programs tab on our website.

Only select the camp or camps you are planning to attend below.

June 9-13, 2025, 9:00-4:30 | One-Week Commuter Camps

June 15-27, 2025 | Two-Week Camp
Music Industry (Songwriter, Performance, Music Business, and Recording Arts)

July 13-25, 2025 | Two-Week Camps
Animation, Filmmaking, and Visual Immersive Art

You must select the camp program you would like to attend in order to submit the form.

Music Industry Program

What are the main instruments that you play and what is your experience level? If you don't play any instruments, please just state that in the field below.*

We will likely offer elective courses in these six areas: Music Business, Guitar, Piano, Voice, Songwriting, and Recording Arts. Please rank your top three elective class preferences. To learn more, click here.

First elective class preference*

Second elective class preference*

Third elective class preference*

We will likely offer ensemble/emphasis classes in the following areas: Singer/Songwriter, A Capella, Pop, Rock, R&B, Hip/Hop, Jazz, Music Business Emphasis, and Recording Arts Emphasis. Please rank your top three class preferences. To learn more, click here.

First class preference*

Second class preference*

Third class preference*

For Music Industry camp 2025, campers will have the option to receive private/applied lessons. Campers who elect to receive private/applied lessons will be required to pay an additional fee of $50 per private lesson. Campers may take up to two private lessons during camp and private lessons will be 50 minutes long. If there are any questions about this, please email lynxcamp@ucdenver.edu.*

What instrument would you like your private lesson to be in? The instruments listed in the drop-down menu are the only available instruments offered for lessons*

Animation

We will offer elective courses in these four areas: Stop Motion Animation, Concept Art for Games & Animation, 2D Animation, and 3D Animation. Please rank your top three elective class preferences. One elective will be offered in the morning and the second elective will be offered in the afternoon. To learn more, click here.

First elective class preference*

Second elective class preference*

Third elective class preference*

Additional Student Information

Have you been to LYNX Camp before?*

What year(s) have you attended LYNX Camp before?*

Why do you want to attend the camp(s) you selected above? Please explain your interest and what you hope to accomplish.*

How did you learn about LYNX Camps? Please be specific. Select all that apply.*

Please provide name of previous camper*

Please describe other*

Teacher/Counselor Recommendation

We like to receive feedback about camp applicants from a teacher/counselor. This should be a teacher/counselor who knows the student well. Please provide the contact information for a teacher or counselor that we can contact.

Teacher/Counselor First Name*

Teacher/Counselor Last Name*

Teacher/Counselor Email*

Discounts/Partnerships

Discounts & Partnerships (Select if one of these situations applies to you.)

List name of program

Need-Based Scholarship Application (Optional)

The goal of our camp is to make it accessible to all students who apply by the priority deadline. Our need-based scholarships help students from low-income and financially-burdened families be able to attend the camp. A huge thank you to our sponsors for making these scholarships possible!

Significant need-based scholarships are available to students who apply by our March 15, 2025 priority deadline. Please fill out ALL of the questions with as much detail as possible in order to be considered for scholarship funding. Families will receive their award amount package before they are required to pay a deposit. If you apply after March 15th and need a scholarship to attend, you will still be considered for scholarship funding.

Will you be applying for a need based scholarship?

Parent/guardian's employer(s)*

What was the family's estimated gross income in 2024? (before taxes)*

What was the family's estimated gross income in 2023? (before taxes)*

How many people live in your household (total including yourself, siblings and all parents/guardians)?*

Does your family owns one or more homes?*

Please list the combined equity (home value minus amount owed on mortgage) for all homes*

Besides home equity, what is the total amount of your family's assets (bank accounts, stocks, etc.). Please don't include retirement account funds or college savings accounts.*

What is the maximum amount of money that your family can afford to pay for the camp?*

Please summarize the reasons why you need a scholarship to attend the LYNX Summer Camp.*

HIDDEN - RF admit Type

HIDDEN - Campus

HIDDEN - Term 8th grade - Fall 2029

HIDDEN - Term 9th grade -Fall 2028

HIDDEN - Term 10th grade -Fall 2027

HIDDEN - Term 11th grade -Fall 2026

HIDDEN - Term 12th grade -Fall 2025

HIDDEN - Referral source

University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus

LYNX National Arts & Media Camp

CU Denver

CU Anschutz
Medical Campus

CU South Denver

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University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus

LYNX National Arts & Media Camp

CU Denver

CU Anschutz Medical Campus

CU South Denver

Social

CU Anschutz
Medical Campus