Parent Handbook 2008

11th Anniversary Season

 

 

 

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

MusicMakers! Summer Camp Director

Telephone 954-868-5515  


 

Session 1= 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY!

Session 2= A ROCK & ROLL HIT PARADE

 

 

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, or call the camp business line at 954-868-5515 anytime. Thank You!

“Miss Nicole” Greggs, Camp Director

 

 

WHY MUSICMAKERS! ? …PROGRAM GOALS

MusicMakers! Summer Camp aims to provide a safe, fun, educational camp experience for kids ages 6-14. We strive to grow minds, build character, & promote musicianship & leadership. Music is the vehicle through which we:

It is hoped that your child's experience with us will ignite his or her interest in further musical study. 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 scores... Playing or singing music stimulates both sides of the brain simultaneously, thereby strengthening a person's overall thinking ability!

 

OUR CAMP LOCATION IS:

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

5901 Coral Springs Dr. (aka Pine Island Rd.) Coral Springs, Florida  33076

We are housed in four of the 9th Grade Portables. Enter the Southernmost parking lot and drive to the back.

 

MusicMakers! Camp Telephone Number:  (954) 868-5515

City of Coral Springs Parks & Recreation Dept.: (954) 345-2200

Camp Website: www.musicmakerscamp.com

 

DRESS CODE

 

MORNING DROP-OFF & SIGN-IN:

 

AFTERNOON PICK-UP:

 

LUNCH & SNACKS:

 

CAMP DISCIPLINARY POLICY:

Camp Rules

1.     Cooperate.

2.       Participate.

3.      Respect all campers, equipment, staff, and our facility.

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.

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 informed at pick-up time.

4.       Fourth, Chronic, or Severe Offense:  Parents called immediately; child is suspended. Length of suspension to be determined by Camp Director.

Rewards

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & CAMPER ILLNESS:

 

MEDICATIONS:

Camp staff is not authorized to dispense ANY medications including aspirin.  Children that are required to take any medication during camp hours must be able to do so on their own.  Camp staff is not responsible for reminding campers to take their medications.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Placement of Students in Age Groups:

During Camp Hours:

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!

Contacting Campers:

 

 

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1.       FORMS: Campers need to return the MusicMakers! Registration Form, the City of Coral Springs Release Form, the MusicMakers! Recording Permission Form, & the MusicMakers! Parent Pickup 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.

2.       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.

3.       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. 

4.       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.

5.       CLOSED JULY 4:  Schools & MusicMakers!  will be closed on July 4 in observation of Independence Day.  Camp will reopen on July 5th at 8:15am. See Calendar for a complete schedule of camp hours.

6.       NO GUM/TOYS/VALUABLES:  PLEASE- do not send your child to camp with listed items or excess money.

7.       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.

8.       Please remember the City of Coral Springs has a NO REFUND policy.

9.       We hope you & your camper enjoy a safe & happy summer!

 

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. All instructors are music educators with over 60 combined years experience in the public school field. You may read about our instructors' credentials by visiting us online at www.musicmakerscamp.com/aboutinstructors.htm.

 

 

TUITION, REGISTRATION FEE, & 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 on June 13 or 16)
Optional Pizza Lunch (prepaid at orientation or day 1)
1 Child $210 $400 $420 $20 cash only at orientation or on on day 1, due upon check-in- please complete Fee Form and submit with payment $3 per meal per child (=$6/ session or $12 both sessions)
2 or more children $200 per child $200 per child $200 per child $20 cash per child- see above See above

*Fee covers supplies, awards, snacks, & 1 t-shirt per child per summer.

A child paying registration and pizza for both Fridays in 1 session would turn in $26 cash in one labeled envelope.
A child paying registration for 2 sessions and pizza for 4 Fridays would turn in $52 cash in one labeled envelope.
Recorders and study books are additional; see Fee Form for complete details.

A limited number of scholarships  are available for those in financial need; application deadline April 15. Visit www.musicmakerscamp.com to download the application.

 

2008 CALENDAR, THEMES, & HOURS:

Camp Hours:  Mon. - Fri. from 8:30am-2:30am; supervision available from 8:15am-2:45pm.

Two Sessions at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School:

 

Session I:

100 YEARS OF BROADWAY!

Session II:

A ROCK & ROLL HIT PARADE

Camp Dates

Mon. 6/16 - Fri. 6/27, 2008

Mon. 6/30- Fri. 7/11

Camp closed 7/4

Orientation

Fri. 6/13  3:30-5:30pm

Fri. 6/13  3:30-5:30pm

Recital

Fri. 6/20 @ 1:30

NO CHARGE

Thurs. 7/3 at 1:30

NO CHARGE

Finale Concert

Thurs. 6/26 @ 7pm

arrive 6:30pm; FREE

Thurs. 7/10 @ 7pm

arrive 6:30pm; FREE

Shaving Cream War

Fri. 6/27 @ noon

Parents welcome!

Fri. 7/11 @ noon

Parents welcome!

 

SESSION I CALENDAR

SESSION II  CALENDAR

Date

Time

Event

Special Notes

Date

Time

Event

Special Notes

Fri. 6/13 3:30-5:30pm Orientation & Early Check-in strongly encouraged for all campers; no orientation will be held on day 1 of each session this year. Fri. 6/13 3:30-5:30pm Orientation & Early Check-in strongly encouraged for all campers; no orientation will be held on day 1 of each session this year.

Mon.

6/16

8:30-2:30

Day 1

 Welcome!

Begin Session I: (check-in 8am
for those who missed orientation)

Mon.

6/ 30

8:30-2:30

Session II-Day 1  

Welcome!

Begin Session II: (check-in 8am
for those who missed orientation

Tues.

6/17

8:30-2:30

Day 2

 

Tues.
7/1

8:30-2:30

Day 2  

Sports Jersey Day*- wear your favorite Sports Jersey!

Wed.

 6/ 18

8:30-2:30

Day 3

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

Wed. 7/2  

8:30-2:30

Day 3   

 

Thurs.

6/ 19

8:30-2:30

Day 4 

MusicMakers! Photo Day- wear clean camp t-shirts

Thurs
7/3 

8:30-2:30
1:30pm

Day 4 
RECITAL- Open to all!

Pizza Day & Patriotic Day* (How much spirit can you show? Wear Red, White & Blue- contest)

Fri.

6/ 20

8:30-2:30
1:30pm

Day 5

RECITAL

Pizza Day & Pajama Day* -Open to all! (yep- we perform in PJ's!) 

Fri.

7/4

 

4th of July/ INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

SCHOOLS AND CAMP CLOSED

Mon.

6/ 23

8:30-2:30

Day 6

 

Mon.

7/7

8:30-2:30

Day 5

MusicMakers! Photo Day- wear clean camp t-shirts

Tues.

6/ 24

8:30-2:30

Day 7

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

Tues.

7/ 8

8:30-2:30

Day 6

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

Wed.

6/ 25

8:30-2:30

Day 8 

 

Backwards Day*- Can YOU be the most backwards camper? :-)

Wed.

7/9       

8:30-2:30

 

Day 7

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

Thurs.

6/ 26

8:30-2:30 

7:00pm 

6:30pm  

Day 9  

Finale Concert

Campers arrive

Concert rehearsals 

Auditorium

Stage

Thurs.

7/ 10 

8:30-2:30

7:00pm 
6:30pm

Day 8

Finale Concert

Campers arrive

Concert rehearsals today  

Auditorium

Stage

Fri.

6/ 27

8:30-2:30

Day 10

Pizza Day, MusicMakers! Jeopardy, Shaving Cream War, and Awards!    

Fri.
7/11 

8:30-2:30pm

Day 9 (Last Day for 2008)

Pizza Day, Movie, Shaving Cream War, & Awards!

 *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!

 

2008 "Tutti Time" Schedule

THESE ACTIVITIES OCCUR DAILY FROM 1:30-2:30PM IN VARIOUS CAMP ROOMS
(SEE SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE BELOW THIS CHART):

Day

Session I

Session II

1

WHO'S WHO & Friendship Games