MUSIC INDUSTRY PROGRAM - Commuter-Plus

The Music Industry Program was started in 2014 and has become one of the best contemporary music summer camps in the U.S. It offers high school students a window into the modern music industry and provides them with the skills and knowledge to take the next step towards their music goals. The camp is also a preview of the CU Denver Music & Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) Department college programs. Students explore many aspects of the industry including contemporary performance, songwriting, music business, music production, and recording arts.

All camp students get to choose two music elective classes in the morning and two music ensemble/emphasis classes in the afternoon. The classes are designed to be fun, interactive, and informative. There are no tests or grades at LYNX Camp! We support students learning and improving at their own speed. Here is a list of elective and ensemble course options that are usually offered at the camp: Music Industry Elective and Ensemble Descriptions

Here is a sample schedule of the Music Industry Program:

9:00am Opening Daily Meeting 9:40am Elective 1 10:40am Elective 2 11:30am Lunch 12:30pm Ensemble 1 2:20pm Ensemble 2 4:00pm Students chose one of the four options below:

Free Time at Residence Hall (only applicable to Residential campers)

Practice Time Jam Sessions Private Lessons (students must opt into lessons, see below) Commuter students can leave at 4pm if they do not wish to do any of the above options.

At the end of the day, students can choose between extra practice time, private instrument lessons, jam sessions, or extra free time at the residence hall. Campers who elect to receive private/applied lessons will be required to pay an additional fee of $75 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 .

Commuter-Plus Student: $1,800 (includes weekday camp programming from 9:00-8:00 and includes lunch and dinner at City Heights Dining Hall. Also includes optional weekend programming and field trips.)

Application Opens - November 1, 2025 Priority Deadline​*- March 15, 2026 Final Deadline- May 15, 2026 (late applications will be considered through June 1st)

*Please note that some programs will fill up by the priority deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. *Students who apply by the priority deadline receive priority for admission and scholarships.

It is free to apply to LYNX Camp! We also don't ask for any camp payments until April.