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 & Seat Swaps: On the first day of camp, students are assigned seats in the Woodwinds Lab by age group and last name. Once any group placement changes are made, seat swaps occur on day 2 of camp, so that children may sit near friends. Camp staff will note your child’s seat # so that any items needing to be passed out or kept at your child’s seat may be neatly organized.

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 let Miss Nicole know your child will not be present. When preparing for performances, this cooperation is greatly appreciated, especially if your child has a special part!

5.       Contacting Campers/ Student Cell Phones: The camp telephone number is (954) 868-5515. The answering machine is left on during camp hours. If you need to contact your child, please leave a message & the Camp Director will inform your child.  Messages will be checked throughout the day. If you have an emergency & need to speak to someone right away but encounter the answering machine; please 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 will not accept camp related calls. Because we are housed in a School Board of Broward County facility, we mirror the SBBC policy on cell phones. Cell phones may be brought to camp but must remain off and out of sight during camp hours. Children are not permitted to use cell phones during camp hours.

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 CS Gym Upon Registration.

7.       Recorders And Instrument Use: Soprano Yamaha recorder outfits ($16 cash only, for older 2 age groups; comes with case, study book, cleaning rod, and free name engraving) and Suzuki 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:

9.       Costumes: Campers need to acquire costumes for MusicMakers! concerts by the date listed in the session calendar.  Campers will have a costume check day to be sure they have the necessary items.

10.    Closed Fridays:  Schools & MusicMakers! will be closed on Fridays in 2009 because the School Board of Broward County has voted to close all schools on Fridays to save costs. To make up for lost time, we have extended our usual day by 1 hour, from 8:00am-3:00pm. See Calendar for complete schedule of camp hours.

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.