February 18,
2008
Welcome to Wilderness Dance Camp, the season is full of exciting classes and
new friendships to be made.
Summer 2008
marks the 12th year of Wilderness Dance Camp. Each summer has
been better than the last! Each summer dancers arrive from across the U.S.
and Europe to focus on what they love “to dance”. Many of the friendships
made at camp have opened up opportunities for dancer to study in other
states and countries. Our original campers are now returning to camp as
counselors and teachers. The best part of dance camp is seeing each dancer
attain goals they thought impossible in a week and watching them mature as
they return to camp each summer.
Camp Location 2008 -
Shattuck-St. Mary School, Faribault, MN
a 6th -12th grade boarding school with an emphasis in
arts education and sports. The campus is beautifully wooded and looks like
an English castle. The dance spaces are a combination of gymnasiums,
theatres, and dance studio areas. Housing is two dancers per room with a
common bathroom on each floor. All meals are served on campus in one of two
dining rooms. Chaperones are provided for all dancers. Dancers in groups
of 10 or more may choose to provide their own chaperone, chaperone to be
approved by camp director. Dancers may also choose to attend camp as a day
camp returning home each evening. Evening activities include movies, pool,
ping-pong, games, waist deep wading pool, field trip/s to local swimming
pool.
Office Hours
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 11:30am-2:00pm and 9:00-11:00pm CST
As a teaching artist for Children Theatre Company and a choreographer for
several area productions I am in class/rehearsal each day from 9-11am and
2:30-8:30pm. Please leave a detailed voicemail so I can answer your
questions promptly.
Our website
www.dancecamp.org email
info@dancecamp.org, phone 952-884-6009. Camp Business
Office Mailing Address -
Wilderness Dance Camp, 10251 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420.
We
look forward to seeing you at camp!
Ms. Chandra - Wilderness Dance Camp Director
Camp
Choices
The two ways to attend camp are; One as a resident camper; all classes,
activities, chaperone, lodging and food are included listed below as
Inclusive price. Two as a day camper, attend camp each day from 8am-6pm all
classes included listed below as tuition.
Shattuck-St.
Mary School, Faribault, MN
– August 10-16,
2008
Resident Camp Options (choose one)
1. Ballet Camp- Ages 9-Adult: August
10-16, 2008
Ballet
Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. warm-up, 4 hrs. of ballet, 1 hr. cool down,
Inclusive $960.00(Tuition/Room/Meals/Chaperone)
2.
Tap Camp- Ages
9-Adult: August 10-16, 2008
Tap Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. warm-up, 4 hrs of tap, 1 hr. cool
down
Inclusive $960.00(Tuition/Room/Meals/Chaperone)
3. Dance Camp- Ages 9-Adult: August
10-16, 2008
Dance
Camp Daily Schedule; 6 hours of dance each day; daily schedule will vary
between ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, modern.
Inclusive $960.00(Tuition/Room/Meals/Chaperone)
Day Camp Options (choose one)
4. Ballet Camp- Ages 9-Adult: August
10-16, 2008
Ballet
Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. warm-up, 4 hrs. of ballet, 1 hr. cool down,
Tuition and Lunch Only $575.00
5.
Tap Camp- Ages
9-Adult: August 10-16, 2008
Tap Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. warm-up, 4 hrs of tap, 1 hr. cool
down
Tuition and Lunch Only $575.00
6. Dance Camp- Ages 9-Adult: August
10-16, 2008
Dance
Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. each; warm-up, ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical,
cool down
Tuition and Lunch Only $575.00
Registration Deadline
First come first serve basis till sessions are full. We suggest you register
by May 1, 2008. You may request registration forms to be sent via email or
on our website
www.dancecamp.org. Payment is full is due at registration
via check or Visa or MC.
ROOMMATES
Wilderness Dance Camp makes every effort to honor roommate requests. Both
individuals must request each other on registration form or in writing for
requests to be honored. Single dorm rooms at Shattuck St-Mary are available
for an additional cost of $225 per week.
HEALTH FORMS
If were not able
to download and print a health form please email us at
info@dancecamp.org or call and request a form to be
mailed to you 952-884-6009.
Completed health forms, must be on file at the camp office by May 1, 2008
for review by camp health aide. All over the counter and prescription drugs
to be turned into the Health Aide upon check-in.
CAMP KEEPSAKE YEARBOOK ON DVD
Each year we
produce a camp yearbook. Included are a photo and 100 word paragraph about
each dancer. If dancers wish to have others contact them after camp contact
info should be included in their paragraph. Please electronically submit a
wallet size photo in a .jpg file and paragraph in a .doc file as attachments
via email to info@dancecamp.org by May 1, 2008.
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner will be served each day. If a dancer does not like the main meal
there is always a second and third option. Please inform camp staff and
they will help you. We will search until we find something you will enjoy.
Vegan, Vegetarians, allergies and special dietary considerations please
submit a meal plan for 6 days to
info@dancecamp.org by May 1, 2008.
BIRTHDAYS
If your dancer has a birthday while at camp please let us know we will make
his/her day special and request a birthday cake.
CAMP
STORE
To prevent loss
and theft all money is collected at check-in. Each dancer has an opening
balance and all purchases are deducted from their account throughout the
week. Dancers may not purchase items in excess of their camp account
funds. Based on past years; the average amount per camper is $65.00. All
unused funds are returned via check 10 days upon the completion of camp.
Most items in the camp store are also available for purchase on our website
dancecamp.org or the camp office 952-884-6009.
·
The camp store
includes several dance related gift items such as calendars, dancewear,
tights, student planners, books, stickers, picture frames, and more. Items
range from $1-$16
·
We also have
t-shirts $18, sweatshirts $55, and towels $8 with the camp logo embroidered
on them
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And as always we
have fresh fruit, snacks, sports drinks, and juice available for $0.25 -
$1.00 per item.
MAIL & PACKAGES
Send lots!!! Each dancer is rewarded for mail received at camp.
Dancers
Name
c/o Wilderness Dance Camp
Shattuck -St. Mary’s School
1000 Shumway Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
Letters and non-edible items only please. Packages that contain food or
beverages will be held in the camp office till the completion of camp.
TRANSPORTATION
Commercial Airlines, Amtrak or Greyhound to Minneapolis:
Arrangements will be made on an individual basis from each of the public
transportation terminals.
Minneapolis Airport the shuttle driver will meet campers outside the
terminal at baggage claim exit door number 6. Train, bus and Hubert
Humphrey airport will be arranged on an individual basis. If your child is
listed as an unescorted minor please notify us as we will need to meet them
at their gate. Parents will be called to let you know your dancer has
arrived safely and again upon departure.
Camp
Bus;
Campers who
require bus service to camp need to register with the camp office by June 1,
2008.
Driving to Camp;
For directions
from your home please see
www.mapquest.com
During Camp;
all transportation will be provided by camp staff. To prevent lost car keys
dancers who drive themselves to camp will leave keys in camp office.
Homeward Bound;
Transportation home is not provided without prior arrangements
ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE AREA
Faribault,
www.faribaultmn.org are populated by hotels, motels, bed
and breakfasts, resorts and campgrounds. For additional information you may
contact the Convention and Visitors Centers of each city.
LOST & FOUND
All items should be marked with campers name or initials all unmarked items
are donated to charity at the completion of camp. Please remember to mark
dance shoes. Wilderness Dance Camp and partner facilities are not
responsible for lost or stolen items.
LAUNDRY
There is not access to laundry facilities – dancers will be able to hand
wash items.
SEVERE WEATHER
Shattuck-St. Mary School is located in Rice County; we will notify each
family if the storm has affected camp in any way. “No news is good news,
when it comes to camp.”
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
At Wilderness Dance Camp we are giving our dancers and staff the gift of
unplugging for a few days and concentrating on what they love; “dance” with
the added bonus of making new friends. In our experience the use of cell
phones and personal electronic devices severely limits the process of
meeting new people, making new friends and actively participating in camp
activities. We are also teaching them independence and to resolve issues
with the help of other supportive adults who will immediately resolve all
issues – lowering homesickness as they will connect to the camp experience.
'No news is good news, when it comes to camp".
We rent our facilities therefore we do not have a dedicated phone or
internet lines. Phone calls in and out of camp are limited to medical
emergencies. During camp the camp office number 952-884-6009 rings to a
cell phone voicemail. Voicemail is checked each evening at 7pm and all
calls are returned by noon the following day. Please make sure to leave a
call back number with each message. You will receive an email recapping the
day’s events. If you have any concerns with this policy contact the camp
office prior to registration.
Note: Dancers using public transportation to arrive at camp are encourage
to have their cell phone for safety during travel and to contact parents of
safe arrival, it will be held in the camp office while at camp.
CHECK IN
Shattuck-St. Mary School ~ Sunday August 10th
1:00pm Check-in, find your room, drop off all your gear, get ready
for placement audition. Dress in leotard, tights, hair in a neat bun, all
dance shoe needed.
1:30pm Come back to check-in area to turn all meds to health aide, and
money to open camp store checking account.
2:00pm 1st & 2nd Dance Class – placement by
levels determined at the end of class
5:00pm Dinner, Camp information meeting
6:00pm 3rd & 4th Dance Class
CAMP
SHOWCASE
Shattuck-St. Mary School – Saturday,
August 16, 2008 @ 3:30pm
- Shattuck Auditorium
Resident and Day
Camp dancers will participate in the “Camp Showcase”; a collection of all we
have learned in our week at camp.
Showcase Costumes (provided by dancer)
Ballet: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes & ballet skirt
Tap: Red fitted shirt (available with camp logo on it for $18), black capri
pants, and tap shoes.
Jazz: Camisole top any color (no red) the more sparkle and glitter the
better and black jazz pants.
Modern: Black leotard, jazz pants, and bare feet
Musical Theatre: T-shirt from your home dance studio or state, black jazz
pants
For your convenience all required items are available for purchase online at
shop.dancecamp.org or by phone order to the camp office 952-884-6009. All
orders will be delivered at camp.
CHECK-OUT
Parents are
welcome to load dancers’ luggage before or after the final show; dancers
luggage will be in the hallway outside their room. Dancers will be in
parents care upon completion of the show.
PACKING LISTS
General Items;
, pillow, fan, pj's, flashlight, mosquito lotion, sunscreen, 2 pair shorts,
2 pair long pants, 3 T-shirts, 2 sweatshirts, rain jacket or poncho,
umbrella, shoes (1-sandal, 1- tennis shoes), swimsuit, beach towel,
toiletries: soap, shampoo, conditioner, brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, socks
and undies, Re-fillable water bottle, a notebook or journal, pen, colored
pencils or markers or twistables.
Optional Items;
money for camp store, (items in store range from .25 (postcard) to $65
(sweatshirt). Book to read, stationary, stamps, camera, film, hat,
sunglasses, stuffed animal, extra batteries for flashlight and camera.
Linens:
are provided
Required Dance Items
Ballet Camp:
black leotards, chiffon ballet skirt (print or solid), pink convertible
tights, ballet shoes. Optional shoes pointe, belles, pedinis.
Tap Camp:
solid leotards, one bright red t-shirt, black jazz pants, tap shoes.
Dance Camp:
all items listed for ballet and tap camp PLUS, suntan convertible
tights, jazz shoes, t-shirt from home state or studio, and a shirt with lots
of sparkle.
Mini Camp:
for ballet you must wear black leotard, pink tights, and ballet shoes.
All other classes’ leotard, tights and appropriate shoes. No loose fitting
clothing.
DO NOT BRING
PLEASE DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CAMP; pagers, phones (cell phones
must be turned into the office upon arrival) computers, palm pilots, CD’s,
radio, ipods, personal electronic devices, cd players, tape players, animals
*unless stuffed*video games, game boys, jewelry should be left at home
It is not necessary to bring food; candy, bottled water or beverages as they
can be purchased; campers should only bring what will be consumed prior to
check-in at Camp.
Possession of the following listed items will result in expulsion from camp
without refund and at parent’s expense for return transportation. Knives,
tobacco including cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, hazardous sports equipment
e.g. gun, rifle, bow.
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