Course Schedule and Costs

Classes are usually an hour and 15 minutes long. Classes begin at 9:00 in the morning and run until 4:00 in the afternoon with lunch and breaks in between. Check the course schedule posted for courses you might be interested in taking or instructors you want to work with.

The cost for intermediate and advanced students for one week is $480. This does not include housing and meals which may be included at additional cost. Beginner fiddle students only pay $250.

Housing Information

The Acadia School of Music & Arts summer program is conducted on the College of The Atlantic campus. All of the activities surrounding the classes, meals, the evening activities, & jam sessions, also happen on campus. Participants are encouraged to be in residence on campus during the week if at all possible. Those with special needs should include a detailed, written description of those needs with and email them to [email protected]. We are currently offering some on-campus housing in single and shared rooms. Housing costs vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen. Housing options include:

Housing-Shared Room with Full Meal Plan - $435 :: includes (1) bed in a double-occupancy room for six nights, supper on Sunday, three meals a day at the college cafeteria in the Blair Dining Hall. There is no breakfast provided on Saturday at the end of the week. These are all dormitory-style rooms with twin beds and a bath accessible from the hallway.
Housing -Private Room with Full Meal Plan- $515 :: includes single-occupancy room for six nights, supper on Sunday, three meals a day at the college cafeteria in the Blair Dining Hall. There is no breakfast provided on Saturday at the end of the week. These are private dormitory-style rooms with twin beds and a bath accessible from the hallway.
Lunch-only plan- $75 for the week.
7% Maine food and lodging sales tax is added to the above prices.

All rooms are offered on a first come first served basis. When room availability runs out, students may sign up for a waiting list in the event that additional on-campus housing becomes available, or there is a cancelation, but you are responsible for your own housing and are encouraged to seek a hotel, B&B;, cottage reservation, or camp sites, at one of the many available in the Bar Harbor area. Remember, this is peak tourist season, hotels and camp sites fill up quickly so don’t delay in securing your housing.

Basic linens will be provided: mattress pad, pillow, blanket, pillowcase, sheets, towels, and washcloths. Rooms are a combination of single and shared; housing charts will be provided.

Parents with small children staying in the residence hall with adults will need to provide the child's bedding, including air mattress or cot, pillow, blanket and linens. You must reserve either a single private room, or the entire double occupancy room for your own use, along with a meal plan for the children. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire week of classes.

Housing Check-In Time:
No earlier than 2:00 PM Sunday Housing Check-Out Time: No later than 9:00 a.m. Saturday Small deposits for residence hall keys and meal cards will be required on arrival.

Off Campus Housing: Click here to find a listing of off-campus lodging close to College of the Atlantic. This list includes campsites.

Smoking is not permitted in or near any campus buildings.

Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.

Alcohol is permitted only in your dormitory room. No open drinking is allowed!

The residence hall has its own laundry facility, kitchen, and a furnished common area. Wireless connection (allowing you to connect directly into the campus network for high-speed internet access) is available.

MEALS: Wholesome and plentiful meals are served cafeteria-style in the Blair Dining Hall. Vegetarian, vegan, and omnivore selections are available by request. COA’s experienced kitchen staff plans daily menus to meet the needs of students with food allergies.

Meal Times: Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am Lunch: 12-1pm Dinner: 5:30-6:30pm Lobster dinner will be served on Wednesday evening – lobster is optional, and available by pre-order (no later than noon on Monday of the event week) for an additional $15.

College of the Atlantic - Blair Dining Hall - Sample Menus
Whether you're a fan of curries or carnitas, a vegan or a meat-lover, you will eat well at COA. All of our food is home-made and our award-winning kitchen emphasizes the use of local, organic ingredients. Meat is humanely raised and seafood is from sustainable sources. Baked goods are made from scratch and cuisines from around the world are incorporated into the menu. Vegetarian options are available with every meal and special dietary needs are accommodated on an individual basis.

Breakfast Buffet (Selections Vary)
Blueberry Pancakes with Maple Syrup, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon/Sausage/Veggie Sausage, Bagels/Toast Assortment of Cereals, Oatmeal, Homemade Granola, Yogurt, Mixed Berries, Almonds, Locally Roasted Coffees, Organic Fair-Trade Teas, Assorted Juices

Lunch
Lunches are accompanied by a full salad bar and sandwich bar. Day One: Curried Chicken or Roasted Vegetable Pita, Carrot Cashew Coconut Rice Salad, Tabouli Day Two: Italian Hero Sandwich with Olive Tapenade and Roasted Red Peppers, Tortellini Salad, Tomato Basil Bisque Day Three: Mozzarella Pesto Tomato Sandwich on Ciabatta, Caesar Salad, Lentil Curry Soup Day Four: Bean/Vegetable or Beef Burritos with Salsa and Guacamole, Bean Chili, Tortilla Chips, Taco Salad End your lunch by choosing from a variety of sweet treats such as Orange Rosemary Cookies, Double Chocolate Cookies, Apricot Bars, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coconut Mud Bars, and more.

Dinner
Dinners are accompanied by a full salad bar and dessert. Day One: Butternut Squash and Creamy Mushroom Lasagna, Zucchini, Corn Chowder, Tiramisu Day Two: Dijon Chicken or Tempeh, Sweet Onion and Leek Soup, Grilled Vegetables, Blueberry Pie Day Three: Lobster (optional), Lamb or Veggie Shish-Kebab, Corn on the Cob, Baked Potato, Seafood Chowder, Strawberry Shortcake Day Four: Marinated Grilled Eggplant, Tomato Chutney, Split Pea Soup, Quinoa Salad, Cappuccino Menu: Those staying off-campus can still participate in the School meal plan if they choose. The full week meal plan(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) is $225. The Lunch only plan is $75 for the week. Students are encouraged to sign up for our lunch program at the minimum, as the lunch break is not long enough to travel into town, get lunch and get back in time for the afternoon class session.

NON-STUDENTS: As long as space permits, we will allow non-students to accompany enrolled students and be housed with them in student residence halls for payment of the $525 housing fee which includes meals and allows admission to all events except classes and public concerts. There is a $100 deposit required to register as a non-student. Noise Curfew Local ordinances require that all noise that can be heard outside of any College building must cease at 9:00 p.m. Gatherings outside are not permitted after 9:00 p.m; evening musical entertainment and jam sessions must be located inside a building.

FAQs For Attendees
CLASSES

Q: How are the classes scheduled and how many classes can I take?
A: The classes run Monday-Friday and are held at the same time each day. So if you choose to take a 9:00 AM Fiddle class, you will meet with the class Monday-Friday at 9:00 AM in the same room. Our program’s ‘open’ format encourages students to take several different courses a day.
Q: How long are the classes?
A: Classes are usually an hour and 15 minutes and run between 9:00 in the morning to 4:00 in the afternoon.
Q: How large are the classes? Do you have waiting lists?
A: Classes limits are typically 15, but may vary with class. Once a class fills, we begin a waiting list based on a first-come, first-served policy. Once a student makes a class change or cancels their registration, we offer their slot to the next person on the waitlist. We recommend registering early.
Q: Are there age limits for class participants?
A: We welcome and encourage students of all ages to attend our classes. We do not have an age limit for class participants and just ask that the student be sincerely interested in the subject and not a distraction to others. Each class listing has a basic qualification recommendation for participation.
Q: How/where can/do I register for classes?
A: Anyone can register for classes from our website (select the register menu item). A $100 deposit will hold your place (see DEPOSITS below). We are unable to take registrations over the phone.
Q: How do I know which skill level to register for?
A: We trust you to decide where you fit in. Here are some guidelines- Beginner refers to those with no experience at all, or those who play some but are not yet comfortable with the basics. Intermediate students should have mastered basic skills, and be able to tune their instruments, keep time, play the principal chords and/or scales cleanly, and know how to play a few tunes with confidence Advanced students should be very comfortable with their instruments and able to focus on style, arrangement and ornamentation. Advanced students typically have experience playing at dances and ensembles.

DEPOSITS

Q: Is there a deposit required for registration?
A: You can pay in full or leave just a $100 non refundable deposit. Non-students can pay $100 non-refundable deposit to share a room with a friend who is taking a class (contact us for info about non-student accomodations). FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECIEVED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE START OF THE COURSE. If full payment is not recieved within 60 days of the start of the course, we will open that spot up for someone on the waiting list.
Q: Are there work study/volunteer positions available?
A: Yes – but for 2013, our workstudy volunteer program is now full.

HOUSING AND MEALS

Q: What kinds of housing accommodations are available?
A: Click here to read more about housing at COA.
Q: Are there private rooms?
A: We do have a limited number of single rooms available for $525/wk.
Q: Is it possible to camp on the campus? Are there alternatives to staying in the residence halls?
A: Camping is not allowed on campus, but there are campsites nearby. Click here for a list of local off-campus options.
Q: Can you tell me about the meal plans?
A: Anyone choosing to live on campus is given a full meal plan as part of his or her housing fee. Those living off-campus can choose to either purchase the “Lunch Only” meal plan for $75 for the week, or purchase the full meal plan for $225 for the week.
Q: I have special dietary requirements, can you accommodate them?
A: The College is catered by Take-A Break, and low-sodium, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request. Please let us know in writing what your diet consists of and we will communicate with the kitchen staff before your arrival. For more about meals check out the COA dinning web site.
Q: I can find a cheaper flight if I arrive Saturday instead of Sunday, can I check in a day early?
A: Due to the rapid turnover of the residence halls each week, we do not allow early arrivals. Check the list of off-campus housing for suggestions on where to stay for one night. If you’re having trouble deciding or making a reservation, contact us at [email protected] or call us, Daytime EST 8:00-4:00 (207)-359-2346.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Q: I may have to cancel my registration. Can I get a refund?
A: The deposits are required for registration and are processing fees credited toward tuition and not student funds held in escrow, and are thus non-refundable. Should an enrolled student need to cancel, we can refund all monies collected other than deposits, if notified 60 days before his/her classes begin. No refunds other than the cost of the weekly meal plan ($225 full plan or $75 lunch plan) can be made less than 60 days of the start of classes.