2009 Spirit Camp Welcome
Last Updated (Monday, 15 June 2009 19:50) Monday, 08 June 2009 21:52
Huntingdon College • Montgomery, Alabama
June 23-27, 2009
Thank you for attending our 31st annual Spirit Camp. We’re excited you have selected us and we’ve planned a great week for you.
IMPORTANT
ALL Drum Majors, Brass, Woodwinds, & Percussionists MUST BRING A FOLDING MUSIC STAND FOR MUSIC REHEARSALS! THE COLLEGE CANNOT PROVIDE. PERCUSSIONISTS – You must also BRING YOUR OWN MALLET INSTRUMENTS, ALL DRUMS, ETC. DO NOT FORGET – the camp nor college has any equipment to loan!
LOCATION / DIRECTIONS
- these directions will take you to REGISTRATION for Camp (PDF Map of Campus)
BLOUNT RESIDENCE HALL
Bldg #1 on your Campus Map
Everyone please FIND YOUR OWN DIRECTIONS to MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – then pick up below;
Traveling I-85 South into Montgomery (from Atlanta, Tallassee, or Auburn/Opelika): Take I-85 South to Exit 2 (Mulberry Street). Turn left onto Mulberry. Turn right onto Carter Hill Road. Turn left onto College Street, which runs straight into the Huntingdon College front entrance. From College Street turn right onto East Fairview. Turn left onto Bankhead Avenue. Take the first left into the parking lots of Blount & Searcy Halls.
Traveling I-65 South to Montgomery (from Prattville, Clanton, or Birmingham): Take I-65 South to Montgomery. Merge onto I-85 North via Exit 171 toward Atlanta at the interchange. Take Exit 2, Forest Avenue. Turn right onto Forest. Turn left onto Third Street. Turn right onto Mulberry Street. Turn right onto Carter Hill Road. Turn left onto College Street, which runs straight into the Huntingdon College front entrance. From College Street turn right onto East Fairview. Turn left onto Bankhead Avenue. Take the first left into the parking lots of Blount & Searcy Halls.
Traveling I-65 North to I-85-North into Montgomery (from Greenville or Mobile): Take I-65 North to Montgomery. Merge onto I-85 North via Exit 171 toward Atlanta at the interchange. Take Exit 2, Forest Avenue. Turn right onto Forest. Turn left onto Third Street. Turn right onto Mulberry Street. Turn right onto Carter Hill Road. Turn left onto College Street, which runs straight into the Huntingdon College front entrance. From College Street turn right onto East Fairview. Turn left onto Bankhead Avenue. Take the first left into the parking lots of Blount & Searcy Halls.
MEALS
ON TUESDAY, DINNER WILL BE ON YOUR OWN! You need to eat dinner near the college before you come onto campus to register or bring a “sack supper” onto campus with you. On-Campus Participants, following meals provided: Wednesday thru Friday - 3 Meals per Day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner); Saturday - Breakfast Only. Commuter Participants - all meals on your own. You may eat in the College Dining Facility & pay as you go through the line. Note - while in the College Dining Facility for meals, enter once only for each meal. You cannot go “in and out” during the same meal time (will be explained at Orientation.)
DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE
Students will receive a daily class schedule at registration, but in general classes begin in the mornings at 8:15am and end in the evenings at 8:15pm. However the first class on Tuesday night will not end until 9:00pm. There are five (5) classes per day which run approximately 1½ hrs each. There are two (2) morning classes with water and class change break in between, then lunch. Then two (2) afternoon classes with water and class change break in between, then dinner. Then, there is one (1) evening class which runs from 6:30-8:15pm on Wed-Fri. Nightly activities run from 8:45–10:15pm. There is a 10:30pm dorm curfew with lights out at 11:00 each night.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION • SECURITY • FIRST AID & MEDICAL
If there is a family emergency, the Spirit Camp Office phone numbers (while at Huntingdon) from Tuesday, June 23rd through Saturday, June 27th are 334-833-4819 or 334-833-4598. The Campus Security phone number is 334-833-4463. Please call only in an emergency. The college has uniformed Campus Security on duty 24 hours a day. Jackson Hospital in Montgomery will be used in case of medical emergency. We also have a nurse on staff with Spirit Camp.
ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION begins at 6:30 PM (Central Time) on Tuesday, June 23rd (location given at registration) Parents are invited, but not required, to attend. Every camper must attend! The first class will begin immediately after orientation.
MISCELLANEOUS
Nightly activities include Talent Show (Thurs night) and Annual Spirit Camp Dance (Fri night). PLEASE NOTE – there is NO SWIMMING POOL available this year. Tennis courts are available. Spirit Camp Tee Shirt is included in camp fee. Refrigerators, Microwaves and Internet Service are available in all rooms. To use the internet you must bring your own computer and Ethernet cable. Parents: the college has filters which block unsuitable web sites. We feel your students will be internet safe.
CAMP OFFICE
The Camp Office during Spirit Camp is located in the BLOUNT Residence Hall (where registration will be held). Directions to Camp Office (Blount Hall) are found on first page of this mailout.
CAMP FINALE
We would like to invite ALL FAMILIES, BAND DIRECTORS, FRIENDS, etc. to our closing presentations. The camp will end on Saturday, June 27th with class presentations and performances starting at 10:30 A.M. (Central Time) at the Stadium on East Fairview Avenue, across the street from the main college campus. Campers DO NOT have to bring special clothes or uniforms. These performances will be explained to the students in detail by the instructors. After these performances, the students will then be ready to check out. Parents, if you cannot be at our closing presentations on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. please be here no later than 12:30 P.M. (Central Time) to pick up your students. If you have questions, please call us. WE'LL SEE YOU AT CAMP!!
FREDDY & LYNDA MARTIN, Camp Directors
770-578-6268 - Home (through Saturday, June 20th)
334-833-4819 - Camp Office Phone at Huntingdon beginning Monday afternoon June 22nd
E-Mail:
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Web site: www.spiritcamp.com
P.S. On Sunday, June 21st – PLEASE DON’T CALL UNLESS EMERGENCY - We’re packing up! If you need us, you can call the Camp Office Phone at Huntingdon, 334-833-4819 or 334-833-4598, beginning Monday afternoon, June 22nd.
REQUIRED CONSENT FORMS:
2009 Parental Consent Form (Bring this with signature, + health insurance docs)
http://www.spiritcamp.com/PDF/2009ParentalConsentForm.pdf
***required attached proof of insurance and parental signature
2009 Rules & Regulations Form (Bring this with signature)
http://www.spiritcamp.com/PDF/2009RulesRegulations.pdf
***required student signature and agreement to the rules of the camp
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING
1) FOLDING MUSIC STAND should be brought by Drum Majors, Brass, Woodwinds & Percussion students
2) PLEASE DO NOT BRING VALUABLE ITEMS OR LARGE SUMS OF MONEY TO CAMP! The camp cannot take responsibility for lost or stolen items.
3) Completely casual clothing - tennis shoes, shirts, shorts, swim suit, etc. All students will be required to wear tennis shoes or full shoes to class. Swim suit must cover the body appropriately and be considered in good taste in any company. Use good judgment – no thongs. If swim suit is inappropriate, you will be asked to return to your dorm. (Wear a cover-up on your way to and from the pool.) THERE IS NO SWIMMING POOL AT HUNTINGDON COLLEGE. oops.
4) Towels, wash cloths, twin bed linens (see following note), pillow, toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.), alarm clock. Twin mattresses are X-Long. Normal twin fitted sheets will not be an exact fit. Flat sheets will work fine. Sleeping bags work also.
5) For outside (it is HOT!) - sunscreen lotion, hat or cap, water jug to take to outside rehearsals.
6) YOUR EQUIPMENT such as flag, baton, horn, drum, reeds, etc.
7) Spending money for soda/snack machines, etc. Some students order pizza at night at their own expense.
8) Parental Consent Form - attach to it a photocopy of front & back of insurance card.
9) Camp Rules form signed by student and parents.
10) If you anticipate needing a knee or ankle brace, please bring one with you.
11) IMPORTANT! If student brings cell phone or computer to camp – Spirit Camp cannot be liable in case of theft, loss, or damage. Cell phones must be turned OFF during classes.
NOTE: We emphasize again to bring SUNSCREEN and SUN HAT and WATER JUG to take water to drink while practicing outside! It is always VERY HOT during camp week.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BRING FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
All DRUM MAJORS and LEADERSHIP STUDENTS (Brass, Woodwind, Flag, Rifle, Majorette, Drill Team) bring:
Notebook, pens/pencils for note taking, your woodwind or brass instrument, or your flag, rifle or baton. Instrumentalists – everyone must bring folding music stand - college will have NONE for us to use.
DRUM MAJORS - Every drum major should bring your instrument, even percussionists and tuba players, and a folding music stand. We will be conducting live rehearsals rather than conducting just to taped music. Drum Majors also need to bring a (portable preferred) CD player and an additional $5 to purchase a CD (NOT mandatory, but highly recommended). This CD will include what the instructors will be teaching in your classes and will be used for our conducting competitions.
PERCUSSION STUDENTS - percussion equipment, tuning key, sticks, etc. If possible, bring spare head(s) & extra sticks. Leadership Students - bring pad & pencils for note taking as well as your equipment.
AUXILIARY PERFORMANCE CLASSES - Please remember, all campers are responsible for bringing their own equipment (flags, batons, weapons, etc). Auxiliary Leadership Students - see “Leadership” section above.
GUARD INSTRUCTORS/SPONSORS - color guard EQUIPMENT for hands-on class. It might be helpful to you if you can bring a music tape of your Fall 2009 show music in order to get some help with equipment ideas. You will have opportunity for one-on-one consultation if you wish.
BAND DIRECTORS - ITEMS TO BRING
Directors - CEU credit (3.0 Continuing Education Units) is available to you from Huntingdon College. IF YOU WANT THE CEU Credit, there is a $20 processing fee (check to Spirit Camp). Also bring the following:
1) 3 favorite NEW pieces of music plus score plus recording if available.
2) Drill writing supplies or equipment you use for your band.
3) Brass mouthpiece (2 if possible).
4) Casual clothes, tennis shoes, sun hat for outdoor activities.
5) Pencils / pens.
6) Video tapes of your band if you have them and would share them with the other directors.
7) If you have any of the following which you use for your band and would not mind sharing them, bring: Band Handbook, Leadership Manual, Recruitment Letters, Permission Forms, etc.
8) "War Stories” required. Bring good and bad memories of your work to share with us all.
9) Don't forget your sense of humor.
10) The optimum experience from the Directors Workshop can be gained by bringing your scores and tapes and by taking this opportunity to get a good portion of your actual Fall 2009 show written.
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