Children's Music Mini-Camp

July 25-27, 2012
White Oak Conference Center

Make plans now for the younger children in your choir ministry to participate in this camp filled with enriching spiritual and musical activities to celebrate the abundant life found in Jesus Christ.

Thomas H. Westmoreland Summer Music Camp Scholarship
A limited number of $50.00 scholarships will be available for Youth MusicArts Camp, Young Musicians Camp, and Children's Music Mini-Camp. Scholarships are determined by financial need and are applied directly to the cost of the camp.
To apply, please complete the Westmoreland Scholarship Online Application Form  or  Westmoreland Scholarship Application Form.pdf and send it in by April 30, 2012.  Scholarship applicants will be notified by mail by May 15, 2012.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Qualifications – Mini-Camp is open to children active in your church who are completing 1^st or 2^nd grade in the 2011-12 school year.

Chaperones – Churches are required to provide competent chaperones 21 years of age or older. Send one chaperone for every 1-3 boys and 1-3 girls.

Worship – Worship is an important part of Music Camp. Each day there will be worship experiences tailored to this age group.

Choir – All campers will sing in the Camp Choir. A musical has been carefully selected and will be appropriate to the musical abilities of 1^st and 2^nd graders.

First Aid – A medical technician is available at the Conference Center. A doctor is on call and emergency hospitalization is available in nearby Winnsboro.

Recreation – Afternoon recreational activities include swimming, crafts, the Gift Shop, ping pong and videos.

Concert – Camp concludes with a concert on Wednesday at 11:15 AM.

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  SAMPLE SCHEDULE

 Monday

  2:00 PM              Registration

  4:00 PM              Orientation

  4:30 PM              Choir

  5:15 PM              Dinner

  6:15 PM              Worship

  6:45 PM              Break

  7:00 PM              Special Feature

  7:45 PM              Canteen

  8:30 PM              Group devotions

  9:00 PM              To rooms

  9:30 PM              Lights out

Tuesday

  7:45 AM             Breakfast

  8:45 AM             Morning Warm-up

  9:00 AM             Small Groups/ Choir

  9:50 AM             Choir/Small Groups

10:35 AM             Break

10:45 AM             Worship

11:15 AM             Choir

12:00 PM             Lunch

  1:00 PM              Free Time

  3:00 PM              Dress

  3:30 PM              Small Groups/Choir

  4:20 PM              Choir/Small Groups

  5:05 PM              Dinner

  6:05 PM              Choir

  7:00 PM              Special Feature

  8:00 PM              Canteen

  8:30 PM              Group Devotions

  9:00 PM              To rooms

  9:30 PM              Lights out

Wednesday

  7:45 AM             Breakfast

  8:45 AM             Morning Warm-up

  9:00 AM             Worship

  9:35 AM             Celebration Rehearsal

10:15 AM             Dress and pack

11:15 AM             Celebration Concert 

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FACULTY  

Mini-Camp Faculty is comprised of Ministers of Music, Music Directors and Children’s Choir leaders from across the state. All are qualified musicians and dedicated church leaders who are sensitive to the musical, spiritual and emotional needs of children.  

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DIRECTIONS TO WHITE OAK

To get directions to White Oak, click on the following:

Directions to White Oak Conference Center

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COST/REGISTRATION for 2012

REFUND POLICY – There will be NO refund on or after June 13, 2012. Cancellations received by June 13, 2012, will be given ½ the deposit amount.

REGISTRATION:

1. Print off the Music Mini-Camp Registration Form.
2. Complete the form for EACH Camper and return it to the Worship & Music Office, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC
- or - fax their form to 803.799.1044.
3. Print off the Music Mini-Camp Lodging form. Complete the form for each church group.
4. Make the check for the deposit to: SC Baptist Convention
5. Mail completed form and check to Worship & Music Office, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC

WHITE OAK PARTICIPANT FORM:
Participant forms are sent out in confirmation packets. If you have misplaced your participant form, or registered late and have not received confirmation materials, you will need to print off the WOCC Participant Form.  The original document is on 8 1/2 x 14 triplicate paper.  You will need to bring THREE (3) copies of this completed form with you to registration. 

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For more information, contact Janet Altman  at Worship and Music, SC Baptist Convention, 800.723.7242 or 803.765.0035 x 2800.