The 2023 Camp in Numbers:

75 students attended

114 tutorials

16 ensemble rehearsals

3 children attacked by leeches

2 vomits on the bus

334 days until the next camp (27 March 2024)!

Photos courtesy of Ms Connolly:

What is the Band & Strings camp?

A regular feature of the Band & Strings Program at Annandale North Public School, students attend an overnight camp.  This year’s camp will be held at the Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops.

Students have a great time away – an opportunity to bond as ensembles and friends, whilst they work closely with specialised tutors and conductors.  

• When 23-24 March (full itinerary below)

• Where The Tops Conference Centre, 51 Bendena Garden, Stanwell Tops

• Updated Cost $275 per student

Who goes to camp?

To be eligible for camp you must be in Year 3 and above AND in any of the following ensembles:

• Chamber Strings

• Senior Strings

• Junior Band

• Senior Band

Note: Students in the Beginner or Junior Strings ensembles are not eligible to attend. 

Parents and carers need to register students and pay the camp cost before Wednesday 1 Mar 2023.

If your child will not attend the camp, please let us know by contacting Anastasia, Camp Coordinator at music.camp@anpspandc.org by Wednesday 1 Mar 2023 so we don’t chase you for enrolment.

Camp Information session: Wednesday 15 March | 7.30pm

We will be hosting a special information session to answer any questions about camp.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 853 288 132

Passcode: ANPS

Itinerary

Children will spend most of their time alternating between tutorials, in groups or individually (based on the instrument they play), and rehearsals, where they practice in either senior band, junior band, senior strings, chamber strings or orchestra. See below for a more detailed itinerary:

Thursday 23 March 

• 7:00am Arrive at school
  Drop your instrument and luggage at the bus then meet in the hall

• 7:30am Leave for Stanwell Tops

• Room allocation and equipment set-up 

• Morning tea/ lunch/ tutorials/ rehearsal

• Orchestra: rehearsal with tutors; Others: Activity

• Free time and dinner

• 7-9pm Campfire/Movie and lights out at 9pm

Friday 24 March

• 7-9am Wake up, pack bags, breakfast

• Morning tea/ lunch/ tutorials/ rehearsal

• Senior band and senior strings: Rehearsal (Junior band and chamber orchestra: Activity)

• Depart for ANPS at 1:30pm

• ~3.30pm Arrive at ANPS*

Room allocation

Boys and girls will be in separate rooms. There is a room allocation preference box on the online registration form. Students can select from friends in any ensemble/class within their year.

Each child should nominate up to four friends with whom they would be happy sharing a room. Rooms accommodate groups of up to 6, and we will endeavour to place your child with at least one of their nominated friends.

Transport

Transport to and from camp will be by coach.

Meet in the hall on Thursday 23 March at 7.00am sharp for an 7.30am departure.

Students will return to school Friday 24 March at ~3:30pm.

ANOOSCHCA?

If your child usually attends ANOOSHCA on Thursday or Friday please ensure you email them to advise that your child will not be in attendance on Thursday and to let them know if they will be in attendance after camp on Friday. 

If your child will attend ANOOSHCA on Friday afternoon, arrangements can be made for them to be signed into ANOOSHCA by the teacher on return to the school, so you can pick them up from there. Please nominate this option when registering online.

★ Code of conduct

ANPS Band & Strings Camp Students will be interacting with teachers, accommodation staff, venue operators and tutors.

Students are to be polite, cooperative, safe and well-mannered at all times. In the evening students will be given a bed-time. Once lights are out teachers expect that students settle down and go to sleep after a very busy day. The attached code of conduct form must be read and acceptance indicated via the registration process.

1. Students will show respect to all conductors, volunteer parents, staff and fellow students

2. Students will follow instructions carefully and remember that everyone’s safety comes first.

3. Students are not to bring mobile phones, electronic devices, and other expensive items to camp.

4. Everyone has a right to sleep – Bedtimes must be adhered to.

5. If you have any concerns while away, please see a staff member, conductor or parent volunteer.

6. Have fun, and enjoy the music making and the time away with your friends.

Note to parents: Please understand that taking students away for an overnight camp is an enormous responsibility. If students do not follow instructions during daytime activities and at night time, they will be given a warning. Failure to listen to the warning will result in parents being contacted and possible exclusion from the remainder of the camp. If this occurs a family member will need to collect the student from The Tops.

★ Orchestra Workshop | Sunday 12 March 2023

Every year, the Orchestra gets together the Sunday morning before camp to sneak in some extra practice and optimise our time together on camp. We meet at school to play together and take part in three focused tutor sessions for Strings, Woodwind/Brass and Percussion.

This workshop is a requirement of the Program and a valuable time to bond as a group and improve the way we play together.

Please let us know if you are unable to attend.

• When 12 MAR 2023 (students must be signed in and out by a parent/guardian)

  1. • Dropoff at 12:45 pm

     • Pickup 4:30 pm

• Where ANPS School hall and classrooms

• Cost included in annual program fees

What to bring?

• A healthy snack for afternoon tea (standard no-nut policy applies)

• Please eat lunch before you come

• Your music

• Your instrument and all accessories (valve oil, rosin etc.)

Still have questions?

Contact Anastasia, Camp Coordinator at music.camp@anpspandc.org