Red River Drum & Auxiliary Camp: Camp Details

2009 Camp Details
The Fine Print:
1) Registration: Due to space limitations at Lake Murray, only 320 spots are available for the camp this year, 185 drumline, 105 colorguard, and 30 drum major members. These will be filled as applications and payments are received. Once we have reached the maximum enrollment, no more students can be accepted (this means first come-first served).

2) Registration Fee: $225.00 balance per student due in full by June 1. This means that only full payments can be accepted since we must guarantee the lodging and meals by June 1. There can be NO REFUNDS ISSUED AFTER JUNE 1! Please consider this when you register.

3) Optional Fees:

$50 optional private drumline rehearsal fee due by June 1. This includes 3 rehearsals with your entire drumline on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. We must have your music before the camp begins. It is also expected that your students will have practiced the music before the first rehearsal. A limited number of spots are open for this and will be filled on a first come-first served basis.

Individual private lessons with colorguard or drum major members are $10 per hour due by June 1. These lessons are offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30. A limited number of spots are open for this and will be filled on a first come-first served basis. Registration limited to one lesson per student.

4) Purchase Orders: School purchase orders will be accepted provided we receive the completed purchase order AND payment by June 1. We cannot accept payments of any kind after June 1. If you need to process a purchase order or need our tax-exempt number, please contact us so that the purchase order can be completed before June 1.

5) Directors and Guests: Directors are responsible for their own expenses. This year's expenses are as follows (i.e. $205).

EXPENSES:

Rooms: $125 per person for four nights (2 people per room).

Meals: $80 for 13 meals.

DIRECTORS' TOTALS:

$125 lodging (with 2 people per room)

$80 meals

TOTAL FOR THE WEEK = $205

6) Friday Performance: The final performance/ceremony on Friday will take place at the Lake Murray Lodge patio & lakefront. Parents and guests are invited to attend at 1:30PM. We please ask that parents not come to the Resort early on Friday as the dining and other facilities can only accomodate our camp members.

7) Equipment: Drumline and Colorguard members are responsible for bringing their own equipment to the camp. Pit & Cymbal members should bring their mallets and a pair of crash cymbals (large equipment will be provided). Each drumline and drum major member should bring his/her own music stand.

8) Evening Activities: All camp members are required to attend the evening activities each night. Students involved with private rehearsals or lessons must attend as soon as they finish. We will have a camp dance on Thursday evening. Students must return to their rooms/cabins at 10:00 each night with lights out at 11:00.

9) Meals: The following meals are provided:
Mon. lunch & dinner / Tues. breakfast, lunch & dinner / Wed. breakfast, lunch & dinner / Thurs. breakfast, lunch & dinner / Fri. breakfast & lunch.
All included meals will be furnished by Lake Murray Resort food services. They have arranged to serve a well balanced menu with a variety of selections. Special accommodations for meals need to be submitted in writing to the camp directors no later than June 1.

10) Safety: Students will be chaperoned at all times during the camp. All participants must attend all scheduled functions. Camp participants are not allowed to leave the park grounds unless accompanied by their parent/guardian. Parents must sign out their child if they must leave the camp. We cannot allow commuters to participate in the camp due to insurance requirements. Camp members are not allowed to drive their personal vehicles once the camp begins. A registered nurse will be on call for the entire camp and a police officer will patrol the lodge and cabin areas each night. Each student must fill out and have their parent/guardian sign a medical release form before checking into the camp Monday morning. A camp handbook with all pertinent information, including an emergency contact number, will be mailed by mid-June to all students who have registered.

11) Miscellaneous: Dress for the camp is casual & cool. You do not need any formal clothing. If you wish to swim during the week you will need a swimsuit. We will be providing you with a camp t-shirt for our final performance. You may wear shorts to the final performance. Linens & Towels are provided in all rooms AND cabins. You only need to bring personal items and clothing. Parents are invited to the final performance at 1:30PM at the Lake Murray Lodge patio and back lawn. We please ask that parents not come to the Resort early on Friday as the dining and other facilities can only accomodate our camp members.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call:

Dr. Marc M. White (580) 745-2014
or you can EMAIL US.