WE KNOW YOU’VE GOT SOME QUESTIONS.
Hello there, Camper! Thanks for your interest in attending one of the greatest events around. Have questions? Read through the below – Most likely, it is answered here.
HAVE ANY NEWSLETTERS GONE OUT FOR THE 2026 EVENT?
Due to various reasons out of our control, the 2026 retreat will not be happening. All purchasers will be refunded. If you signed up you should have received an email explaining thing and letting you know about the Musical Improv Intensive Camp and Harold Intensive that will be available at The Nest Theatre in Columbus, OH
HOW DO REFUNDS WORK?
You are able to get a full refund (minus transaction fees) until Jan 31, and a partial until March 1! We are one of the only large events of this sort to do so and always allow refunds for change of plans for any reason. Full refunds (minus transaction fee) are available until JAN 31 of the event’s year (in this case, Jan 31, 2026), and we even offer partial refunds (20% back) until March 1, 2026 (due to our downpayment to facilities/planners already being in escrow at that time).
2026 didn’t turn out the way we planned and the event can not happen. Everyone will received a full refund (minus transaction fees).
Someone graduating? Baby shower? Summer wedding of a loved one? – Need a refund? Totally cool. Write theimprovretreat@gmail.com with subject “Refund” or use theimprovretreat.com contact form to help us help you. The amount you paid minus transaction fee at full (or 20% if requested Feb 1-March 1) is refunded to the method with which you paid (usually Paypal/your bank). All refunds are batched at the same time in early February of each event year. There are absolutely no exchanges permitted by host facilities or insurances since 2020, so if you know you can’t go – meet those deadlines. After March 1, you are counted by the insurances/facility as a final number.
WHERE IS THE IMPROV RETREAT?
In the past, we held the Retreat at actual kids summer camps for a little extra emphasis on “Adults who play like Kids”. Our goals for the future will see some evolution on the original vision.
Who are the facilitators?
The Improv Retreat is produced by The Nest Theatre…so it is a pretty solid bet that Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto will be there. Everyone else is chosen year to year. See our past counselors / apprentices page for reference.
What age do I need to be to attend?
21, no exceptions. Our event insurance makes that so, plus alcohol is available for purchase on-site and it funds our scholarship programs. Our youngest campers are 21, our oldest is in their eighties! This weekend is for everyone.
I have a serious medical condition. Can you help make this weekend comfortable?
YES. Accessibility is a major priority for us – and though our host facility is used for ambulatory kids on the regular – the designer of this camp has a disability and will do anything in her ability to make your stay accessible. It’s a very walk-y camp with a good amount of ground to cover BUT if you are a driver, reach out and we can get a limited number of cars (>5) on campus for those with ambulatory needs. We have a cabin or two that it’s easier to get in and out of, and our new facility is flat grounded – no stairs. Maybe you have a wheelchair or crutches – if you need assistance, just note that when you register in the field supplied. Need something less about ambulatory needs – like a plug for a CPAP machine, or a place to flush fluids? We’ve got your back and we know how frustrating it can be when the arts don’t feel friendly to people like us – so we will do our best make it so. 🙂