Parent Handbook 2012

Providing Great Music Education Since 1998

 

 

Nicole M. Greggs, NBCT- Early/Middle Childhood Music

Camp Director

Telephone 954-868-5515

 

 

 

 

WELCOME TO OUR CAMP!

We are so glad you have chosen MusicMakers! for your child's summer enrichment! Our summer camp is open to children ages 6-14. All levels of music experience are welcome and will be individually challenged! Our instructors strive to provide the finest quality experience possible for your child. In this handbook are basic guidelines about our camp, so please read it carefully and ask a staff member if you have any questions. You can also visit www.musicmakerscamp.com for information, email musicmakerscamp@aol.com, or call the camp business line at 954-868-5515 anytime. Thank You!

"Ms. Nicole" Greggs, Camp Director

MUSICMAKERS! MISSION STATEMENT

    The mission of MusicMakers! Inc. Summer Camp (aka MusicMakers!, Inc.) is to provide fun, thorough music education and leadership opportunities to children of all ages.

      Through our program, children ages 6-14 develop:

   It is hoped that your child’s experience with us will ignite his or her interest in further musical study, and that your eyes as parents are opened to the many ways music teaches life skills and weaves all academic subjects together. The study of music lays the foundation for academic achievement by developing sustained concentration, expressive capabilities, & perseverance.  These skills are then transferred to all other academic studies. The prolonged study of music has been shown to dramatically increase student achievement on SAT tests... Playing or singing music stimulates both sides of the brain simultaneously, thereby strengthening a person's overall thinking ability! Finally, sharing music with others educates, cheers, and communicates compassion for others. ROCK ON!

OUR 2012 CAMP LOCATION IS:

Coral Springs Charter School
3205 North University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33065

We are housed indoors in a safe, secure, and fully air-conditioned environment!

MusicMakers! Camp Telephone Number: (954) 868-5515 (for program details)
Camp Website: www.musicmakerscamp.com; Email: musicmakerscamp@aol.com
City of Coral Springs Parks & Recreation Dept.: (954) 345-2200 (for availability and registration)
 

ATTIRE

MORNING DROP-OFF & SIGN-IN:

AFTERNOON PICK-UP:

LUNCH & SNACKS:


CAMP DISCIPLINARY POLICY:

Camp Rules

To ensure the safety & well-being of all campers, we adhere to the following rules, which are posted & explained at the beginning of each session: CPR= Cooperate. Participate. Respect all campers, equipment, staff, and our facility. We allow no bullying or put-downs at our camp. We also abide by the TRIBES camp-wide agreements of Active Listening, Mutual Respect, No Put-Downs, Appreciations, and Right To Pass.

Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior
    1. First Offense: Time out; staff discusses with child what they have done wrong; why their behavior is unacceptable in camp; & how to improve. Child is expected to apologize as appropriate.
    2. Second Offense: Time out 5-10 minutes depending on offense. Parents informed at pick-up time.
    3. Third Offense: Indefinite Time Out or switch to another group; parents called.
    4. Fourth, Chronic, or Severe Offense: Parents called immediately; child is suspended. Length of suspension to be determined by Camp Director.

Rewards

ILLNESS/ EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

MEDICATIONS:

GENERAL INFORMATION:
  1. Placement of Students in Age Groups: Campers are grouped by age and/or musical experience. Depending on enrollment, returning campers and campers with considerable musical knowledge may be placed in a more advanced age group. Children who wish to be grouped together with other campers should indicate their preference on the registration form under "Special Considerations" at the time of registration. Last minute requests will be honored if possible but can not be guaranteed.
  2. Seating: On the first day of camp, students are assigned seats in the Woodwinds Lab by age group. Children choose where they sit within a range of numbers such as 1-20. Age groups sit together. Once any group placement changes are made, some adjustments may occur so that friends stay together.
  3. During Camp Hours: Campers follow a daily schedule of activities. Rest rooms are used at designated times except in cases of emergency, at which time camp personnel will escort your child to the restroom. Restrooms are always checked by camp personnel before campers enter. Campers are supervised at all times.
  4. If Your Child Is Ill or Will Be Absent: Please call (954) 868-5515 to inform us your child will not be present. When preparing for performances, this is greatly appreciated, especially if your child has a special part!
  5. Contacting Campers. CALL CAMP PHONE: (954) 868-5515. Answering machine is left on during camp hours. LEAVE MESSAGE. Camp Administration will inform your child. EMERGENCIES. If you can’t get through on the camp number, call the City of Coral Springs Parks & Recreation Department at (954) 345-2200 & they will relay your message to the Camp Director. Do not call the school directly; they do not accept camp calls.
  6. Forms: Campers need to return the MusicMakers! Registration Form, the MusicMakers! Media Release Form, & the MusicMakers! Transportation Designee Form (if another person will be picking up your child) BY THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP. These are available online at www.musicmakerscamp.com. Parents also complete The City Of Coral Springs Release Form at the C.S Gym upon Registration.
  7. Recorders and Instrument Use: Soprano recorder outfits ($16 cash only, for older 2 age groups; comes with case, study book, cleaning rod, and free name engraving) and Precorder Outfits ($8, for younger 2 age groups; comes with case, necklace, study book, and free name engraving) will be available for sale at orientation. Once purchased, these are yours to keep. Sterile loaner recorders will be available for day 1 of camp if you elect not to purchase your own take-home instrument. Due to insurance regulations, camp instruments such as violins and keyboards may not be taken home for practice purposes.
  8. Auditions For Vocal and Instrumental Solos/ Assignment of Special Parts: Children are encouraged to audition for singing solos, narrator parts, acting spots, and instrumental solos. Every child will be given a special role of their choosing in the Act 2 finale production. Due to time constraints and in order to allow the greatest number of children to shine, children may perform only one keyboard solo per session, at either the recital or finale concert, as assigned by the Keyboard Instructor. Children may audition for spotlight solos or prelude entertainment also; however, selected acts must be of exceptional quality and are graded based on the following rubric:

    5= outstanding personality, musicianship, acting, movements, & skill.

    4= has potential for level 5 performance; excellent in 3 or more areas.

    3= good in 3 or more areas but lacking confidence or pizzazz

    2= enthusiastic but lacking skill in 1 or more area

    1= thanks for trying!


    9.  

  9. Costumes: Campers need to acquire costumes for finale concerts by Week 2 Monday. COSTUME CHECK DAY IS WEEK 2 MONDAY. Please send all necessary items to camp in a bag with your child’s name on it on Costume Check Days. Items will be checked during the day. MAKE COSTUME CORRECTIONS & RESEND TUESDAY. You will receive a note if your child is missing items or needs to change them. Please fix these Monday night & resend items on Tues. for re-checks. Thanks!
  10. Closed July 4:  Schools & MusicMakers! will be closed on July 4  for the Independence Day holiday.
  11. No Gum/Toys/Valuables:  PLEASE do not send your child to camp with listed items or excess money.
  12. Volunteers Welcome: Adult & high school age volunteers are welcome; please email or see Miss Nicole if you would like to help. Service hours can be earned. All adult volunteers must have proof of approval from the School Board of Broward County in order to assist. Thank you!
  13. Please remember the City of Coral Springs has a NO REFUND policy.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Paid Staff to student ratio is 1:15 or better. If you factor in our musically talented high school volunteers, our ratio is 1:5 or better. All instructors are music educators with over 60 combined years experience in the public school field. Two are National Board Certified in Early/Middle Childhood Music. You can check out our instructors’ credentials @: www.musicmakerscamp.com/aboutinstructors.

TUITION, SUPPLEMENTAL FEES, & SCHOLARSHIPS

1 session

2 sessions, paid by 4/1

2 sessions, paid after 4/1

Registration Fee*
(those attending both sessions may pay for both sessions at orientation or via PayPal)

Optional Pizza Lunch (prepaid on Day 1)

1 Child

$235

$450

$470

$20 cash only, due at orientation- please have exact change in a sealed envelope with child’s name on outside.

$4 per meal per child (=$8/ session or $16 both sessions)

2 or more children

$225 per child

$225 per child

$225 per child

$20 cash per child- see above

See above

*Fee covers supplies, awards, snacks, & 1 t-shirt per child per summer. A limited number of scholarships are available for those in financial need; application deadline April 15. Visit www.musicmakerscamp.com to download the application.

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MusicMakers! Supplemental Fee Collection Form

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Camper Name(s) ______________________________________Today’s Date __________________

I am paying fees for session: (circle-     I     II    both ).  I have enclosed: (complete as appropriate):

Fee

# of children or items

X Cost per each

X # of sessions

Extension

REGISTRATION FEE 

 

$20 per child per session
(covers t-shirt, supplies, prizes, awards)

 

 

Pizza Lunch*

 

$8 per child per session
(covers 2 Thursday meals*: 2 slices pizza + drink)

 

 

Soprano Recorder Outfit*

 

$16 each (includes study book, case, cleaning rod, grease, fingering chart, & free name engraving)

 

 
Soprano Recorder Study Book*   $8 each (a good deal if you have recorder already and wish to practice at home)    

Deposit* for: (circle)
Practice CD -&/or-
Script/ musical score

 

$5 refundable deposit per item
($5/item is returned when item is returned at session’s end)

circle session:  1     2

 

Guitar tuition*

  

$25 per session.  Instruction  held in place of Musical Fitness & Games at least 4 days per session.

session:  1     2

  

 

 

Total Cash Submitted:

 

$ 

* OPTIONAL FEES. ONLY THE REGISTRATION FEE IS REQUIRED OF EVERY CAMPER. All items must be paid in CASH ONLY at orientation or via PayPal. Receipts will be issued at the end of each day. Recorder & precorder orders will be filled during recorder breakout sessions.

2012 CALENDAR, THEMES, & HOURS:

Camp Hours:  Mon. - Fri. from 8:30am-2:30pm; supervision available from 8:15am-2:45pm (closed July 4).

Two Sessions at Coral Springs Charter School:

Session I:
DISNEY SPECTACULAR!

Session II:
BLACK LIGHT SUMMER NIGHT

Location

 

NEW & IMPROVED 2012 LOCATION!!! Coral Springs Charter School, 3205 North University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065. Indoor, air-conditioned, safe, & secure! Fully-equipped, state-of-the-art auditorium!

Camp Dates & Hours

 Mon. 6/18-Fri. 6/29/12; 8:30am-2:30pm*; supervision 8:15am-2:45pm Mon. 7/2- Fri.  7/13/12 (closed 7/4); 8:30am-2:30pm*; supervision 8:15am-2:45pm

Orientation

Fri. 6/15 from 3:30-5:30pm for both sessions
(continuous tours)

Free Recital

Fri. 6/22 at 1:30pm in camp rooms

Fri. 7/6 at 1:30pm in camp rooms

Free Finale Concert

Thurs. 6/28 @ 7-9pm; arrive 6:30pm

Thurs. 7/12 @ 7-9pm; arrive 6:30pm

Water Balloon War

Fri. 6/29 @ 1:30pm- Parents welcome!

Fri. 7/13 @ 1:30pm- Parents welcome!

Scholarship & Volunteer Applications

 

DEADLINE 4/15; call for availability. Full & partial scholarships available. All staff & high school volunteers must be fingerprinted within 60 days of session I start date. See website www.musicmakerscamp.com for applications. Thank you!

 

SESSION I CALENDAR

SESSION II  CALENDAR

Date

Time

Event / Special Notes

 Day #

Date

Time

Event / Special Notes

Fri. 6/15

3:30-5:30pm

Orientation for both sessions- Visit the facility, pay registration fees, & meet the instructors & counselors! Orientation is for campers & parents.

Mon. 6/18

8:30am-2:30pm

Session I Begins! Welcome!
 

 1

Mon.
7/2

8:30am-2:30pm

Session II Begins! Welcome!

Tues.
6/19

8:30am-2:30pm

Auditions for vocal solos, spotlight solos, & speaking parts (younger groups)

 2

Tues. 7/3  

8:30am-2:30pm

 Auditions for vocal solos, spotlight solos, & speaking parts (younger & older groups). Patriotic Day (Wear Red, White & Blue- contest),

Wed.
6/20

8:30am-2:30pm

Auditions for vocal solos, spotlight solos, & speaking parts (older groups)

 3

Wed.
7/4 

 

CAMP CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY.

Thurs.
6/21

8:30am-2:30pm

 MusicMakers! Photo Day- wear clean camp t-shirts- Parts posted. 4

Thurs. 7/5

8:30am-2:30pm

 MusicMakers! Photo Day- wear clean camp t-shirts. Finish auditions for vocal solos, spotlight solos, & speaking parts.
Fri. 6/22

8:30am-2:30pm
1:30pm

Pizza Day & Pajama Day*

Recital- Open to all! (perform in PJ's!) 

 5 Fri.
7/6

8:30am-2:30pm

1:30pm

Pizza Day &  Wacky Tacky Day * (How bad can YOU clash? Show off your WORST fashion sense!- contest).  Parts posted.
Recital- Open to all!

Mon.

6/25

8:30am-2:30pm

Costume Check Day (bring entire finale outfit to camp- do not wear- NAME ON EVERYTHING)

 6

Mon.
7/9

8:30am-2:30pm

Costume Check Day (bring entire finale concert outfit to camp- do not wear- NAME ON EVERYTHING)

Tues. 6/26

8:30am-2:30pm

Bad Hair Day!* Show us your scariest hair nightmare! (contest)

 7

Tues.
7/ 10

8:30am-2:30pm

Twins Day!* (dress like one or more of your new best friends)

Wed.
6/27

8:30am-2:30pm

 

 8

Wed. 7/11         

8:30am-2:30pm

 

 

Thurs.
6/28

8:30am-2:30pm
6:30pm
7-9pm 

Concert rehearsals in Auditorium/ Stage
Arrival/ warm-up
Finale show

9

Thurs.
7/12

8:30am-2:30pm
6:30pm
7-9pm 

Concert rehearsals in Auditorium/ Stage

Arrival/ warm-up
Finale show

Fri. 6/29 8:30am-2:30pm
1:30pm		 Pizza Day, Games, Awards, MusicMakers! Jeopardy
Water Balloon War!!!  		 10 Fri.
7/13		 8:30am-2:30pm
1:30pm		 Pizza Day, Games, Awards, MusicMakers! Jeopardy
Water Balloon War!!!  

THANKS FOR A GREAT SUMMER!

*Spirit days are not mandatory; they are just for fun! Some campers or parents may feel uncomfortable or not have time for dressing according to theme; it is perfectly okay not to participate if you so choose. But for those who enjoy the surprise and creativity that accompany participation, we hope you’ll have a great time!

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE- 4 age groups

Time

TEMPTATIONS/
(ages 6-7)

BEATLES/

Davy Jones
(ages 7-8)

LED ZEPPELIN/

Captain Jack Sparrow

 (ages 9-10)

ACDC/

Blackbeard

(ages 10 & up)

8:15--8:35

Games & Sign-In

Games & Sign-In

Games & Sign-In

Games & Sign-In

8:35-9:05

Keyboard

Strings

Woodwinds/ Recorder

Percussion

9:05-9:35

Strings

Woodwinds/ Recorder

Percussion

Keyboard

9:35-9:55

Woodwinds/ Recorder

Percussion

Keyboard

Strings

9:55-10:25

Percussion

Keyboard

Strings

Woodwinds/ Recorder

10:25- 11:10

Rest Room, Snack & Games Break

Rest Room, Snack & Games Break

Rest Room, Snack & Games Break

Rest Room, Snack & Games Break

11:10-12:20

Singing

Singing

Singing

Singing

12:20-1:00

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

1:00-1:30

Musical Fitness, Games, & Special Rehearsals

 Musical Fitness, Games, & Special Rehearsals Musical Fitness, Games, & Special Rehearsals Musical Fitness, Games, & Special Rehearsals

1:30-2:30

Tutti Time*

Tutti Time*

Tutti Time*

Tutti Time*

2:30-2:45

Sign-Out

 Sign-Out Sign-Out Sign-Out

This is only a sample schedule & is subject to change.

 

2012 "TUTTI TIME" SCHEDULE

THESE ACTIVITIES OCCUR DAILY AT SCHEDULED TIME IN VARIOUS CAMP ROOMS:

 Day

Session I

Session II

1

Arts & Crafts / Friendship Games   

Arts & Crafts / Friendship Games   

2

Solo Auditions /Finish Arts & Crafts

Solo Auditions /Finish Arts & Crafts

3

Choreography With Miss Nicole/ Special Event

CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

4

Choreography With Miss Nicole

Choreography With Miss Nicole/ Special Event

5

Choreography With Miss Nicole

1:30pm- Recital- Parents Welcome

Choreography With Miss Nicole

1:30pm- Recital- Parents Welcome

6

Choreography With Miss Nicole / costume check

Choreography With Miss Nicole / costume check

7

Choreography With Miss Nicole

Choreography With Miss Nicole

8

Choreography With Miss Nicole/ Stage Setup

Choreography With Miss Nicole/ Stage Setup

9

Stage Setup, REHEARSAL, and/or Games 

Stage Setup, REHEARSAL, and/or Games 

10

1:30PM- water balloon war

1:30PM- water balloon war


MUSICMAKERS! COSTUMES 2012

Session I:
DISNEY SPECTACULAR!
THURS. 6/28 at 7pm

Act 1:
Boys and Girls- Long, plain blue jeans with no holes, MusicMakers! T-shirt*, white or black sneakers with same color socks, plain white t-shirt under camp shirt.

Act 2-
DEPENDS ON ROLE- TBA. CAMP PROVIDES T-SHIRTS and props TO BE RETURNED UPON CONCERT END.

Session II:
 BLACK LIGHT SUMMER NIGHT
THURS. 7/12 at 7pm

Act 1:
Boys and Girls- Long, plain blue jeans with no holes, MusicMakers! T-shirt*, white or black sneakers with same color socks, plain white t-shirt under camp shirt.

Act 2-
DEPENDS ON ROLE- TBA. All black from head to toe + flourescent items.

Both concerts:

Other items may be requested from home- you will be notified at camp.

All personal items should be labeled with your name & brought to camp on Costume Check Day. 

PLEASE- all campers- No jewelry, excessive make-up, or perfume. Hair must be neatly combed & secured out of eyes w/ black hair accessories only. We try to achieve the most neat, uniform appearance possible. Thanks!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 *included in $20 camp REGISTRATION/supply fee. Limit 1 shirt per camper per summer.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Joan Dowling, City of Coral Springs Parks & Recreation Department Supervisor
The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Douglas Springer, Principal, Coral Springs Charter School
Lynette Self, Asst. Principal, Coral Springs Charter School
Custodial Staff, Coral Springs Charter  School
Julie Gittelman, Principal, Plantation Park Elementary School
Linda Villareale, Asst. Principal, Plantation Park Elementary School
Nicole Greggs, Delisa Rufus, Mark Henschel, TBA, Instructors
Brenda Harmon, Heather Harmon & Dianna Hagan, Administrative Assistants
Danny Newman, Elizabeth Hagan, Arielle Hoffman, Heather Harmon, Head Counselors
Our Many Amazing High School Volunteers- we couldn't do it without you!

Nicole Greggs, Philip Greggs, Pamela Krauss, Jennifer Martin, MusicMakers! Inc. Executive Board


WHY MUSIC?
IT’S ABOUT WAY MORE THAN JUST HAVING FUN…

 

NEWS ITEM: New "Executives" Harris Poll Buttresses Finding that Quality Music Education is Key Element in Achieving Overall Lifetime Success

 As a follow-up to the November 2007 national poll on the correlation of music education experience with lifetime educational attainment and financial success (revealed at a recent press event with actor and musician "Little" Steven Van Zandt and MENC: The National Association for Music Education on hand), Harris Interactive has released the results of a new poll analyzing the effects of music education on top Fortune 1000 company executives. The findings of this latest poll are similarly impressive. Overall, just under three-quarters of executives (73%) were involved in some type of music program while in school. Just over three quarters (77%) recommend their children get involved in music education at their schools and just under half (47%) support music education by donating money. Cumulatively, the longer executives participated in classroom music programs, the more successful they became in life. This information, alongside other significant data from the poll, will be made available shortly on the MENC web site.

For more on music education advocacy and how you can promote music education in our schools and local community, please visit our website www.musicmakerscamp.com and click the MUSIC ADVOCACY FORUM button. Thank you for your support!

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