Camp Information
Open to rising 6th graders and up!
We offer three exciting programs:
Beginning Band: Learn a wind ensemble instrument from scratch! Open to anyone in the age range with no prior experience. Instrument fittings available until June 4th. Open instrument petting zoo on June 4th 5pm to 8pm at SSMS to help you find the perfect fit! Primary instruments include: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba
Advanced Band: Join if you've completed at least one year of beginning band.
Jazz Band: For experienced players. Additional fee applies.
Camp Dates: June 10th - 20th, Monday-Thursday
Week 1 - June 10th - 13th
Week 2 - June 17th - 20th
Time: 9am to 3pm (Beginning & Advanced Band) / 3pm to 5pm (Jazz Band)
Location: Silver Sands Middle School
Fees:
Beginning or Advanced Band: $150/wk
Jazz Band: Additional $50/wk
Sibling Discount: $50 off weekly camp fee for each sibling
All-County Discount: 20% off total camp fee for students who made their Elementary or Middle school All-County ensembles
**Only one discount can be applied.**
What's Included:
Camp t-shirt
Music materials
Large instruments (tuba, percussion, horn, baritone) available for loan
Fun and inclusive learning environment!
Important Dates:
Instrument fittings: Until June 4th
Come meet with Mr. Powell and try available Wind instruments to find the best fits. Students get to explore the different instruments available in a wind ensemble and choose with some guidance the instrument they're most interested in for the camp. Contact Mr. Powell at jcpowell@volusia.k12.fl.us for a private consult
OR...
Open instrument petting zoo: June 4th 4pm to 6pm
Join us for an open invitation to our instrument petting zoo. Explore the SSMS Cafe with different instrument stations to find a great fit for your summer/beginning band experience. Sheets are provided for students to go through our stations and Mr. Powell plus his music guides will help your student explore each of the exciting instruments our camp offers.
Meet with Mr. Powell after you've explored all the instruments to get guidance on a final selection.
Music Instrument Rental servicers will be on site to help prepare your student with the best gear for success
Permission forms/waiver due: On or before first day of camp
Payment due: In full on or before first day of camp
Concert: June 20th at 4pm (free and open to all)
Registration:
Pay online:
Please note: Smaller instruments must be rented from a vendor meeting our requirements (no instrument-shaped objects).
Additional Information:
Students can attend either week 1, 2, or both.
We encourage you to register early as space is limited!
Contact:
Mr. Powell
Let's make this summer unforgettable with music!
Cost Calculation:
Weekly cost (4 days) = $150/week
Jazz cost (4 days) = $50/week
Standard Pricing
Example 1: Beginner/Advanced = $150/week
Example 2: Advanced + Jazz = $200/week
Sibling(s) Discount ($50 off/wk)
Example 1: Beginner(sibling at $100) + Advanced ($150) = $250/week
Example 2: Beginner(sibling at $100) + Advanced/Jazz ($200) = $300/week
Example 3: Beginner (1 sibling at $100) + Beginner (2 sibling at $100) + Advanced ($150) = $350/week
Example 4: Beginner (1 sibling at $100) + Beginner (2 sibling at $100) + Advanced/Jazz ($200) = $400/week
All County Discount 20% (any of the VCS all county showcases)
Example 1: Beginner/Advanced (-20%) = $120/week
Example 2: Advanced + Jazz (-20%) = $160/week
*Only one discount can be applied.