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What is 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 CRU conference facilities at Lake Macquarie.
Students have a great time away – an opportunity to bond as ensembles and friends, whilst they work closely with specialised tutors and conductors.
When 30-31 MAY 2021
Where CRU Lake Macquarie, 40 Yarrawonga Park Road, Balcolyn, NSW 2264
Cost $325 per student
* Subsidies and split payments are available. Please arrange a confidential meeting with Ms Nicol to discuss this option.
Creative Kids vouchers are not able to be used to contribute towards the cost of the camp.
Who goes to camp?
To be eligible for camp students must be in Year 3 and above AND in one or more of Chamber Strings, Senior Strings, Junior Band or Senior Band.
Students in the Junior Strings ensemble are not eligible to attend.
Parents and carers need to register student and pay the camp cost before 18 May 2022.
If your child will not attend the camp, please let us know by contacting Monika, Camp Coordinator at music.camp@anpspandc.org by 15 May 2022 so we don’t chase you for enrolment.
★ STEP 1 — Register online by 18 May
Complete the online registration on this Google Form for each child attending the camp.
Register online
★ STEP 2 — Pay by Direct transfer by 18 May
Account Name: ANPS P&C Band Account
Bank: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062102
Account Number: 10122386
Please help us to track payments by including the word 'Camp' and your child’s name in the transfer details. Eg. Camp Jane Smith
NOTE: This is the P&C account —not the usual 'ANPS school' account
Camp Information session: Thurs May 5 | 8.30pm
We will be hosting a special information session to answer any questions about camp.
Meeting ID: 909 824 5548
Passcode: 954169
What's it like?
Camp is a big adventure for the children. A night away, outdoor fun with friends and of course a chance to play and learn music together.
We know that going to camp is outside some of the children's (and their parents'!) comfort zone, but that's where the magic happens right!?
Familiar teachers and parent volunteers will be on hand to support everyone to have their own adventure.
Campfire
Subject to weather conditions, students will have the opportunity to relax around a campfire during their free time on the evening of the camp. This will be on site and supervised by ANPS teachers. Students who don't participate in the activity will enjoy a movie at the student accommodation.
Please advise in the registration form if you do not wish for your child to participate in the campfire activities.
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What to bring
Students will need to pack an overnight bag including:
Your Band & Strings T-shirt (or order a T-shirt)
Change of clothes for day 2
Something warm for cooler evenings
Sleeping bag, a flat sheet (preferably a double size) and a pillowcase
Pillow
Pyjamas
Towel
Toothbrush, toothpaste & toiletries
Sun hat & sunscreen
Refillable water bottle
A smaller tote bag or daypack is also recommended to assist in carrying music, hat and water bottle between rehearsal and tutorials.
All items should be clearly labeled with your child’s name. Children must wear enclosed shoes at all times.
And of course...
Instrument/s
a music stand
all sheet music/books
bows, cello donuts, rosin
valve oil, spare reeds and music accessories
Mobile phones, electronic devices and other expensive items are NOT to be brought on this camp. This includes Apple watches.
Special Student requirements
We need to understand if your child has any specific medical or dietary requirements.
This data is mandatory and you will not be able to complete your registration without completing the relevant fields.
★ Medications
Parents of children who will require medication while at camp will need to complete and sign and online Medical Dosage Form and bring it, along with all medicines required, in a sealed plastic bag to school on the day we leave for camp. All medicines must be given to staff upon arrival.
Under no circumstances are children to carry any medication in their luggage (except for asthma puffers)
★ Dietary requirements at camp
The registration form has data fields if your child has specific dietary requirements due to allergies, intolerances, religious or lifestyle practices. We will liaise with each family prior to camp to confirm how these requirements will be met.
★ COVID protocols
The teachers and the Band & Strings committee have been liaising directly with CRU Lake Macquarie and Telfords Bus Services to ensure that appropriate COVID risk management is in place for the duration of the camp.
We will provide separate communication closer to the date of the camp outlining any specific COVID protocols or schedule implications.
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:
Monday 30th May
7.00am Arrive at school
Drop your instrument and luggage at the bus then meet in the hall7.30am Leave for Lake Macquarie
Room allocation and equipment set up
Morning tea/ lunch/ tutorials/ rehearsal
Orchestra: rehearsal with tutors; Others: Activity
Free time and dinner
7-9pm Movie and lights out at 9pm
Tuesday 31st May
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
~4.45pm 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 Monday 30th May at 7.00am sharp for an 7.30am departure.
Students will return to school Tuesday 31st May at 4.45pm.
ANOOSCHCA?
If your child usually attends ANOOSHCA on Mondays or Tuesdays please ensure you email them to advise that your child will not be in attendance on the Monday and to let them know if they will be in attendance after camp on Tuesday.
If your child will attend ANOOSHCA on Tuesday 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.
Still have questions?
Contact Monika, Camp Coordinator at music.camp@anpspandc.org
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