international music camp

What international music camp does

International Music Camp (IMC) is a bi-national 501(c)(3) non-profit summer arts education organization founded in 1970 and located within the International Peace Garden on the North Dakota-Manitoba border. The organization operates seven week-long residential sessions each summer (June through late July), serving youth, teens, college-prep students, adults aged 21+, and music educators through programs in music (16+ disciplines including band, choir, orchestra, jazz, guitar, percussion, piano, harp, handbells, fiddle, and audio technology), theatre and dance, visual arts, and creative arts. Its infrastructure includes over 70 buildings on the campus, anchored by the 500-seat Burdick Center for Performing Arts and the 1,200+ capacity Masonic Auditorium. The camp houses hundreds of campers weekly during the summer operating season.

IMC generates revenue through a hybrid non-profit model combining camper registration fees (pricing not publicly disclosed, available by direct contact), donations across multiple fund vehicles (Development Fund, Scholarship Endowment, Pave the Future, planned giving, and IMC Donor Club membership tiers from $100 to $1,000+), event-based fees (Old-Time Fiddle Workshop full package at $220 USD, $25 contest entry, $12 daily or $50 family-season Peace Garden gate fee, $10 Festival of the Arts concert tickets), and ancillary on-site retail (Allegro Shop, concession stand). The organization maintains administrative offices in Minot, North Dakota and Winnipeg, Manitoba to support its cross-border participant base. Marketing relies on the organization's website, Facebook page, seasonal email newsletters, earned media coverage, and a strong referral pipeline from former campers who frequently return as counselors and staff. IMC holds American Camp Association accreditation and is in its 49th year of the International Old-Time Fiddlers Contest and 30th year of the Fiddle, Guitar, Bass, and Banjo Workshops.

Name

international music camp

Legal name

International Music Camp

Website

https://internationalmusiccamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

International Music Camp is a bi-national non-profit founded in 1970 operating seven week-long residential summer arts sessions at the International Peace Garden on the US-Canada border, serving youth, adults, and educators across music, theatre, dance, visual, and creative arts disciplines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Arts Education Camp

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive) (EDAMALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI), Arts & Design Camps (Visual Arts, Crafts, Design Thinking) (EDAMALAH), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Summer arts camp
• Music education programs
• Fine arts instruction
• Youth performing arts
• Educator professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Minot

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: Revenue from campers registering for summer program sessions. Registration fees cover instruction, housing, and meals during the week-long camp sessions.
2. Fiddle Workshop and Contest Fees: Fees from the annual Old-Time Fiddle Workshop ($220 USD full package, $205 early bird) and Fiddle Contest ($25 USD entry fee). Workshop includes tuition, meals, and lodging for two days.
3. Festival Concert Admissions: Ticket sales for Festival of the Arts performances ($10 USD per concert). Most camper performances are free to the public with gate admission.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the US and registered charitable organization in Canada. Multiple fund types including Development Fund, Scholarship Endowment, Pave the Future, Planned Giving, and named endowments. IMC Donor Club membership levels from $100 to $1,000+.
5. Allegro Shop Retail: On-site gift shop selling t-shirts, sweatshirts, collectable badges, stuffed animals, and music supplies including rosin, reeds, valve oil, music stands from Northwest Music in Minot.
6. Concession Stand Sales: Concession stand offering drinks, slushies, chips, candy, pencils, staff paper, postcards and stamps, and basic toiletries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Music Camp is a bi-national non-profit summer arts education camp that operates week-long residential sessions in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and creative arts at the International Peace Garden on the North Dakota-Manitoba border. Programs span band, choir, orchestra, jazz, guitar, fiddle, dance, drama, visual arts, and creative writing for youth, adults, and educators, supplemented by an annual Old-Time Fiddle Workshop & Contest and Festival of the Arts concert series.

Product overview

International Music Camp is a summer arts education camp offering a unified portfolio of fine arts programs. The core offerings span four main categories: Music (with 16+ disciplines including band, choir, orchestra, jazz, guitar, percussion, piano, harp, fiddle, and audio technology), Theatre & Dance (dance, drama, musical theatre), Visual Arts (drawing, painting, sculpting, cartooning), and Creative Arts (creative writing, music composition). Additional programs include Professional Development for Educators (PDE) for continuing education credits, a University Prep Program for aspiring music majors, and Adult Community Camps for ages 21+. Special programming includes the annual Old-Time Fiddle Workshop & Contest and the Festival of the Arts concert series. The camp operates seven sessions from mid-June through late July at the International Peace Garden on the North Dakota-Manitoba border.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Music Programs Comprehensive music education covering Band, Choir, Orchestra, Garage Band, Jazz, Guitar, Drumline, World Percussion, Mallet Percussion, Piano/Organ, Harp, Handbells, Fiddle, and Audio Technology for youth, teens, and adults of all skill levels.
• Theatre and Dance Programs Performance arts instruction including Dance (Ballet/Modern and Jazz/Tap/Theatre Dance), Drama, and Musical Theatre for various age groups across multiple summer sessions.
• Visual Arts Programs Visual arts education including Middle School Art, Basic Art, Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Cartooning, and Studio Art for both youth and adult community camps.
• Creative Arts Programs Creative writing and music composition instruction including Creative Writing and Music Composition & Songwriting for campers developing original artistic works.
• Professional Development for Educators (PDE) Continuing education program for music and arts educators offering professional development credits across disciplines including Band, Choir, Orchestra, Drama, Dance, Art, Guitar, Handbells, Harp, Piano, and more.
• University Prep Program Intensive three-track preparation program (Tracks A, B, C) across Sessions 4, 5, and 6 for students planning to pursue music at the university level.
• Adult Community Camps Session 7 programs for adults aged 21+ offering Advanced Band, Intermediate Band, Brass Band, Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Mixed Choir, Women's & Men's Barbershop, World Percussion, Handbells, Guitar, and Studio Art.
• Old-Time Fiddle Workshop & Contest Annual three-day workshop (June 4-6) offering instruction in Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Métis, Canadian Old-Time, and Bluegrass Fiddle styles, plus Guitar/Banjo and Bass workshops, culminating in the 49th annual International Old-Time Fiddlers Contest.
• Festival of the Arts Public concert series featuring professional performances by visiting artists and IMC faculty including Ryan D'Aoust, The 188th Army Band, International Brass Quintet, Burnstick, IMC Jazz Faculty Big Band, and Juvel. $10 USD admission per Friday night concert.

Quantifiable outcome

• 49th annual International Old-Time Fiddlers Contest with $2,000 in cash prizes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CanadaHelps.orgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian donation processing platform allowing one-time or monthly donations via credit card. CanadaHelps.org instantly issues charitable tax receipts and allows donors to designate their donation toward specific IMC funds. This is the primary method for Canadian credit card donations.
• Pride Dairy of BottineauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors ice cream for the annual Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Band Concert event (July 3, 2026).
• Manitoba Arts CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFunded various Festival of the Arts performances including concerts by Ryan D'Aoust, Burnstick, Juvel, and the International Brass Quintet. Multiple concerts note 'This project was funded by the Manitoba Arts Council.'
• International Peace GardencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMC is physically located within the International Peace Garden on the US-Canada border. All camp events are subject to the Peace Garden gate fee ($12/day or $50 family season pass). The unique location enables the international fiddlers contest and cross-border programming.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIMC maintains an Amazon Wish List for donors to purchase supplies directly. Previously participated in AmazonSmile program for 10 years before its discontinuation. Replaced with direct wish list using 'International Music Camp's Gift Registry Address' for shipments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/internationalmusiccamp

Compliance1 record

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