Dear Parents,

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Thank you for registering your child for Music Adventures Summer Camp!  We have a very exciting time planned for all our campers.

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Just a reminder, camp runs Monday – Thursday beginning Monday, June 17, and will run through Thursday, June 27, with a concert for family and friends at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27.  The camp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Campers may be dropped off no earlier than 8:45 a.m.  The extended day option will run from 8:00 am. – 3:45 p.m. for an additional cost of $80.  Campers in the extended day must be picked up no later than 3:45 p.m. as we must be out of the school by 4:00 p.m.  The camp will be held at Pioneer Middle School, 5350 SW 90th Avenue, Cooper City 33328.  Campers will be dropped off and picked up at the North side of the school by the eagle-head mural.  There will be signs and someone there to direct the campers where to enter the building.  Upon arrival the campers will proceed to the cafeteria to sign in with their counselor. You do NOT need to wait in line outside of the school with your children. There will be volunteers outside to answer any questions and to collect any monies due.  Only Elementary Camp (Grades 1 – 3) parents will be allowed in the building to sign-in their child.

 

"1st DAY ONLY" REPORT TIME FOR BEGINNING BAND CAMPERS

 

On Monday, June 17, all “Beginning Band” campers only (campers that are in 4th - 10th grade that are learning an instrument for the first time) should report to camp at 8:00 a.m. so we may select the instrument best suited for them. 

Elementary campers and Advanced Band campers should report no earlier than 8:45 a.m. unless they are in the extended-day program.

 

INSTRUMENT RENTAL

 

If your child is a Beginning Band Camper and needs to rent an instrument, the school has instruments available to rent for $20. Campers will be allowed to take the instruments home to practice and will be returned at the end of camp.  Please visit tinyurl.com/pioneerband24summer for rental instructions.

 

Advanced Band campers that need to rent an instrument should do so from their school’s band director BEFORE the 1st day of camp. 

 

SIGN-IN/SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES

 

There will be signs posted outside and someone will be directing your child where to report on Monday morning.  Campers must sign in with their counselor every morning.  To sign out your child at the end of camp, you or your designee will park in the South parking lot. You will need to walk in front of the school to the north side where your child entered in the morning by the eagle head mural and sign them out there.  If anyone other than yourself will be picking up your child, you must have filled out the Parent Drop Off/Pickup Designee information on the registration form.  If you have any changes for your pickup designee or if you want your child to be dismissed on their own and did not indicate that on the registration form, we will have forms available for you to fill out to change that information.  Also, check your email for a copy of the form.  The parent or Designee will be asked to provide picture identification.

 

It will be very congested at pickup time inside the building. We strongly urge parents to consider submitting the self-sign out option PRIOR to the start of camp, if they will be in a hurry at dismissal. Campers can sign themselves out and meet parents at a pre-arranged spot in front of the school to make dismissal quicker. If parents elect not to sign the self-release sign out, please be patient with volunteers as they work to get all campers where they need to be. **Elementary Camp campers are not eligible for the self-sign out option, but it is a great option for campers in grades 4-10. 

 

For security purposes the doors to the school will be locked during the day and will only be open from 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. and 2:45 a.m.– 3:15 a.m.   If you are available and would like to help with drop off and pick up supervision, please contact Mrs. Vagi at 954-472-7653. 

 

Campers picked up more than 15 minutes after dismissal time will be placed in the Extended-Day program and the parents will be assessed the $10 fee for the day.

 

Please call 954-472-7653 or 754-323-4126 should you need to contact us during camp hours or if your child will arrive after 9:15 a.m. so we may let your child in. If your child is sick and will be absent, please call and let us know.  If your child comes in late, please make sure that your child signs in so we know that your child is here.

 

SNACKS AND LUNCH

 

Snacks and lunch will be available for purchase or campers may bring their own.  Campers wishing to purchase snacks will need to pay in cash. The cost for lunch will be $88 for the 2 weeks. Lunch cannot be purchased daily. It must be paid for in advance for the two full weeks.

 

Monday – 2 Hot dogs, chips, and a drink 

Tuesday – Baked ziti from Luv’n Oven, chips, and a drink

Wednesday – 2 slices Pizza from Luv’n Oven, chips, and a drink

Thursday - Popcorn chicken, mac and cheese, and potato wedges from Publix, and a drink

Monday – 2 slices Pizza from Luv’n Oven, chips, and a drink

Tuesday – Rice, beans, and chicken from Hot Chix, chips and a drink

Wednesday - Popcorn chicken, mac and cheese, and potato wedges from Publix, and a drink

Thursday – 2 slices Pizza from Luv’n Oven, chips and a drink

 

Please pay the $88 for lunches no later than 9:00 a.m. on June 17.  If you are paying by Zelle or CashApp, please pay during the week of June 10 so we will have lunch ready for your child. Please pay by one of the following methods:

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1. Send payment through Zelle (Use the email address, musicadventuresinc@gmail.com and put the camper’s name in the note section).

2. Send payment through the Cash App. (Use the Cashtag $musicadventures and put the camper’s name in the note section).  

3. Cash – Please put the cash in an envelope and write the camper’s name on the front and drop it off at the registration area in front of the school.

4. Check (payable to Music Adventures) - Please put the camper’s name in the memo section of the check and drop it off at the registration area in front of the school.

 

If you have any questions about how to pay for lunches, please contact Mrs. Vagi.

 

Please fill out the following short survey to give us an idea of approximately how many lunches we will need to order for Monday.     https://form.jotform.com/241597651466164

 

Please advise your child that some of our campers have peanut allergies.

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ATTIRE AND ELECTRONICS

 

School attire is appropriate clothing for camp. Please encourage your camper to dress up for Spirit Days which will be announced during the first week of camp.  While not mandatory, these days add fun & pizzazz to the camp experience! Please do not allow your child to bring valuables to camp. Because we are housed in a School Board of Broward County facility, we mirror their policy on cell phones and electronics. Cell phones may be brought to camp but must remain off and out of sight during camp hours. We are not responsible for the loss of your child's personal belongings.  Put your child's name on everything brought to camp – instruments, music, lunch boxes, etc.  Campers must wear their name tags that will be provided every day and return them to their counselor at the end of each day.

 

BEHAVIOR

 

Campers are to always be on their best behavior and treat each other, volunteers, counselors, and instructors with respect.  We have campers from over 20 different schools attending camp and this is a great opportunity to make new friends.  Parents, please discuss appropriate behavior with your children as bullying, making fun of others, hitting or touching others will not be tolerated.  Campers that cannot follow those rules will be sent home.  If your child has any concerns while at camp, please have them tell Mrs. Vagi, an instructor or their counselor so we may handle the situation. 

 

MEDICATIONS

 

CAMP STAFF IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO DISPENSE ANY MEDICATIONS INCLUDING ASPIRIN.

SELF-ADMINISTRATION RULE - Children who must take medication during camp hours must be able to do so on their own. Camp staff is not responsible for reminding campers to take medications. Parents, please see Mrs. Vagi or Mr. Uhler regarding special circumstances.

 

SAFE HOUSING - Mrs. Vagi or Mr. Uhler must be sole custodian of all medications to prevent inappropriate use by non-prescribed parties.

 

AFTERNOON ELECTIVES (BEGINNING AND ADVANCED BAND CAMPS)

 

The electives based on interest that will be offered in the afternoon session will include Beginning Guitar (campers must supply their own guitar), Vocal Music Lab (Songs from Stage and Screen), Jazz Band/Improvisation (both sessions), Drumline, Color Guard (both sessions), Introduction to Marching Band, Conducting, Music Composition, Music Theory, Musical Games, and Art.  There was very little interest in Rock Band so we will not be able to offer that elective this year.

 

PARENTS ATTENDING CAMP

 

Parents may attend camp and learn to play an instrument or participate in the performing groups if you already play, for free.  Please let Mrs. Vagi know if you will be attending camp with your child for more information.  You will need to have a Level 1 clearance in order to participate.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

If you are available and would like to volunteer, please contact Mrs. Vagi.  We could use help with taking pictures, assisting at snack and lunch time, door monitoring, and dismissal at the end of the day.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FUND FUNDRAISER

 

We give many scholarships to deserving campers every year. We will be having a raffle

for many fun items at the concert to raise money for the scholarship fund.  If you have a business and would like to donate items or services to the raffle, please contact Mrs. Vagi.

 

CONCERT

 

Don’t forget our “Friends and Family Concert” on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  If your child is unable to attend the concert, please let us know in advance so we can make adjustments for their absence.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.  We are looking forward to having a great camp again this year!

 

Musically yours, 

 

Gloria Vagi, Camp Director

954-472-7653

musicadventuresinc@gmail.com

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