Each year, prominent junior and senior high school specialists also are selected to make up the dedicated and effective teaching staff. The counseling staff is composed of dedicated men and women, many of whom are active public school teachers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and counseling skills. Counselors are responsible for the supervision of all student activities outside the class day and are on 24-hour call throughout the duration of the camp. Housing and Food Students are scheduled to be housed in Florida Avenue Residence Halls on the University of Illinois campus. These are air-conditioned residence halls situated somewhat apart from the mainstream of campus activities.
Most campers share a room with a fellow camper.
Roommates are assigned on the basis of age and camp in which they participate. However, campers will be assigned as roommates only if both parties request it as part of their initial application. Each floor of the residence hall has its own counselor who lives on that floor. Most meals are selected by university dieticians, and are prepared and served in a residence hall cafeteria. These activities may include full or small ensemble rehearsals, sectional rehearsals, technique and repertoire classes, and supervised practice.