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Welcome to Camp Caravan, the season is full of exciting classes and new friendships to be made.
Summer 2008 marks the 1st annual Dance “Camp” Caravan. Come join us this summer for a 1-2 week intensive. Learn from some of the most sought out dancers, actors and teachers from across the country! Broaden your talent next summer – take classes from ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop jazz-funk to Pilates, yoga, stretch and strengthening, film & stage acting, videography, make-up and many more.
Location:
JULY 13th - 27th 2008 Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL
Our camp consists of either 7 or 14 days of classes for children of the ages 7-18 years. We have added additional faculty to allow for additional levels of class, have a day camp option, and mini-camp for those students who can only commit a limited amount of time to camp, dancers may choose to concentrate in a single discipline of dance or many, dancers attending the session at West Palm Beach Atlantic University may choose a single dorm room or request to share a room.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm EST Time
Please leave a detailed voicemail so I can answer your questions promptly.
Our website: www.campcaravan.net
Email dancecamp@hoctordance.com
phone 201.652.7767. Fax 201.652.2599.
Camp Office Mailing Address –
Camp Caravan PO Box 38 Waldwick, NJ 07463.
We look forward to seeing you at camp!
Camp Choices
The three 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. Three as a mini camper; attend classes for ½ a day listed below as tuition.
July 13-27, 2008
Resident Camp Options (choose one)
1. Ballet Camp- Ages 13 -Adult: July 14-22, 2008
Ballet Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. warm-up, 4 hrs. of ballet, 1hr. class of choice, 1 hr. cool down
Inclusive $950.00(Tuition/Room/Meals/Chaperone)
2. Tap Camp- Ages 13 -Adult: July 14-22, 2008
Tap Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. warm-up, 4 hrs of tap, 1hr. class of choice, 1 hr. cool down
Inclusive $950.00(Tuition/Room/Meals/Chaperone)
3. Dance Camp- Ages 13 -Adult: July 14-22, 2008
Dance Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. each; warm-up, ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, cool down
Inclusive $950.00(Tuition/Room/Meals/Chaperone)
Day Camp Options (choose one)
1. Ballet Camp- Ages 13 -Adult: July 14-22, 2008
Ballet Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. warm-up, 4 hrs. of ballet, 1hr. class of choice, 1 hr. cool down
Tuition $560.00
2. Tap Camp- Ages 13 -Adult: July 14-22, 2008
Tap Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. warm-up, 4 hrs of tap, 1hr. class of choice, 1 hr. cool down
Tuition $560.00
3. Dance Camp- Ages 13 -Adult: July 14-22, 2008
Dance Camp Daily Schedule; 1hr. each; warm-up, ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, cool down
Tuition $560.00 Inclusive
ROOMMATES
Camp Caravan 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 West Palm Beach Atlantic University are available for an additional cost of $200 per week.
HEALTH FORMS
If you were not able to download and print a health form please email us at dancecamp@hoctordance.com. or call and request a form to be mailed to you 201.652.7767. Completed health forms, must be on file at the camp office by July 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 paragraphs 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 30, 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 dancecamp@hoctordance.com by June 1st, 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.
TRANSPORTATION
Commercial Airlines, Amtrak or Greyhound to (Florida): Arrangements will be made on an individual basis from each of the public transportation terminals.
(Florida) Airport the shuttle driver will meet campers outside the terminal at baggage claim exit door number 6. Train, bus 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.
Driving to Camp; For directions from your home please see www.mapquest.com
During Camp; all transportation will be provided by camp officials. To prevent lost 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
TBA
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. Camp Caravan and partner facilities are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
LAUNDRY
TBA
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
At Camp Caravan 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 (TBA) 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. Also 5-7 times a week you will receive an email recapping the day’s events. If you have any concerns with this policy contact the camp office.
Note: Dancers using public transportation to arrive at camp are encouraged 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
3:00pm 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.
3:30pm Come back to check-in area to turn all meds to health aide, and money to open camp store checking account.
5:00pm Dinner, Camp information meeting, followed by class placement.
CAMP SHOWCASE
TBA
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 our online store or by phone order to the camp office 201.652.7767. All orders will be delivered at camp.
CHECK-OUT
Parents are welcome to load dancers’ luggage before or after the final show. Dancers will be in parents care upon completion of the show.
PACKING LISTS
General Items; , pillow, fan, pj's, flashlight, 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, Refillable water bottle, a notebook or journal, pen, colored pencils or markers or twistable.
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: Bring Your Own
Required Dance Items
Ballet Camp: black leotards, chiffon ballet skirt (print or solid), pink convertible tights, ballet shoes. Optional shoes Pointe, belles, and pedinis.
Tap Camp: solid leotards, one bright red t-shirt, Capri pants, tap shoes.
Dance Camp: all items listed for ballet and tap camp PLUS black jazz pants, suntan convertible tights, jazz shoes, t-shirt from home state or studio, and a shirt with lots of sparkle.
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, personal electronic devices, 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.