Student information
The School of Scottish Arts (SSA) will be held July 5-11, 2024, in the weekend and days leading up to the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
Highland dance students of all levels over the age of 8 are welcome to attend the School of Scottish Arts. You know your child best, and we trust you to evaluate whether your child is ready for a multi-day overnight camp experience. Dancers will be expected to:
- Wake up on their own
- Move about the schedule on time, including to and from meals and class
- Attend and participate attentively in class
- Shower daily and be responsible for their personal hygiene
- Go to bed on their own each night
If you have a dancer who is interested in attending, but you'd prefer them to attend as a day student and not stay overnight, please reach out to contact@schoolofscottisharts.com to discuss.
New this year! Adult camper option
Dancers over the age of 22 may register at a discounted rate for their own adult camp experience. You will get the same opportunities to work with our instructors and all the fun you may remember from your childhood summer camps, but with a camp schedule that offers more flexibility and the option to spend a little less time on your feet while learning.
Tuition
Tuition for the School of Scottish arts includes accommodations in the dormitories and 3 meals each day.
Tuition may be paid all at once, or in separate payments, with 50% due at registration and 50% due June 15, 2024.
A $25 registration fee is non-refundable. Refunds of your remaining payment are available until May 1, 2024. Refunds of 50%, minus the $25 registration fee are available until June 1, 2024. No refunds will be available after June 1, 2024.
| Before March 20, 2024 | After March 20, 2024 | |
| Full-time residential student | $700 | $725 |
| Adult camper (must be 22+) | $550 | $600 |
| Assistant counselor* | $550 | $600 |
Scholarships
We are delighted to be able to offer three scholarships in 2024 through the generosity of Scottish Heritage USA: one junior, one senior, and one adult scholarship.
To apply for one of these full scholarships to attend SSA, please fill out this form by May 20, 2024.
How to register
To register your student(s), please complete the following steps:
1. Fill out the registration form. You can register multiple students with one form.
2. Print, fill out, and mail your medical information and informed consent form and copy of your insurance card to SSA, c/o Scottish Cultural Organization of the Triangle, PO Box 4042, Cary NC 27519-4042. You may also bring them with you to camp, but if you choose this option, do not forget them. Your dancer will not be able to participate without them.
3. You have two options for paying tuition:
- Pay by Paypal, which will include an extra fee. If you choose this option, we will email you with instructions.
- Mail a check with your forms payable to School of Scottish Arts to SSA, c/o Scottish Cultural Organization of the Triangle, PO Box 4042, Cary NC 27519-4042.