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GUITARISTS, BASSISTS, DRUMMERS, KEYBOARDISTS AND SINGERS AS SEEN ON . CAMP JAM IS WHERE YOUNG ROCKERS FORM A BAND LEARN FROM PROS PERFORM ON STAGE HANG OUT WITH ROCK STARS LEARN TEAMWORK BUILD SELF ESTEEM BUILD CONFIDENCE DEVELOP PRACTICE SKILLS RECEIVE MUSIC INSTRUCTION PERFORM A CONCERT LEARN ABOUT THE MUSIC BUSINESS LEARN SONGWRITING LEARN RECORDING LEARN DISCIPLINE TO SET GOALS “I developed the Camp Jam program with input from some of the best rock musicians in the country, including Liberty Devitto (drummer for Billy Joel), Jim Peterik (guitar/vocals/songwriter for Survivor), Chuck Leavell (keyboards for the Rolling Stones), Ed King (guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee) Derek St Holmes (lead vocals/guitar for Ted Nugent) and Brian Howe (lead singer for Bad Company). Whether your young musician is already an advanced player, hasn’t practiced in months or just started playing in the past 6 months, I’m confident that Camp Jam will challenge and nurture them like never before” JEFF CARLISI Camp Jam Co-Founder Original guitarist and songwriter for the classic rock band 38 Special

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Experience Camp Jam, The Nations Largest Rock Music Camp

GUITARISTS, BASSISTS, DRUMMERS, KEYBOARDISTS AND SINGERS

AS SEEN ON .

CAMP JAM IS WHERE YOUNG ROCKERS• FORMABAND• LEARNFROMPROS• PERFORMONSTAGE• HANGOUTWITHROCKSTARS• LEARNTEAMWORK• BUILDSELFESTEEM• BUILDCONFIDENCE

• DEVELOPPRACTICESKILLS• RECEIVEMUSICINSTRUCTION• PERFORMACONCERT• LEARNABOUTTHEMUSICBUSINESS• LEARNSONGWRITING• LEARNRECORDING• LEARNDISCIPLINETOSETGOALS

“I developed the Camp Jam program with input from some of the best rock musicians in the country, including Liberty Devitto (drummer for Billy Joel), Jim Peterik (guitar/vocals/songwriter for Survivor), Chuck Leavell (keyboards for the

Rolling Stones), Ed King (guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee) Derek St Holmes (lead vocals/guitar for Ted Nugent) and Brian Howe (lead singer for Bad Company). Whether your young musician is already an advanced player, hasn’t practiced in months or just started playing in the past 6 months, I’m confident that

Camp Jam will challenge and nurture them like never before”

JEFF CARLISICamp Jam Co-Founder

Original guitarist and songwriter for the classic rock band 38 Special

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OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS IN 9 CITIESAGES 11 - 17

(Program requires 6 months experience)

(11 year old rising 7th graders will be accepted)

-ATLANTA-BOSTON -CHICAGO-NEWYORK-PITTSBURGH

-SANFRANCISCO-SANDIEGO-BOULDER-DALLAS-WASHINGTON,D.C.

DAY CAMP PROGRAMS IN 17 CITIESAGES 11 - 17

(Program requires 6 months experience)

-ATLANTA -BOSTON -CHICAGO -DALLAS -BOULDER-HOUSTON-MONTREAL-NASHVILLE-NEWYORK

-ORANGECOUNTY-PHOENIX-PITTSBURGH-SANDIEGO-SANFRANCISCO-ST.LOUIS-WASHINGTON,D.C.

CAMP JAM KIDZ PROGRAMS IN 6 CITIESAGES 7 - 10

(No experience required)

CAMP BEATS DAY & OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS IN 4 CITIESAGES 11-17

(No experience required)

History and Mission

CampJamwasfoundedinAtlantain2004byJeffCarlisi(leadguitarist/songwriterfor38Special)andbusi-nesspartnerDanLipson.

CampJam’spurposeandmissionistoteachyoungmusicianstheskillsnecessarytobecomeaneffectivememberofarockband.Theexten-sivecurriculumcombinesstructuredlessons,masterclassesandbandrehearsalsinanenvironmentthatfostersconfidenceandcreativ-ity.Throughteamwork,bandswilldeveloptheselfconfidenceanddisciplineneededtoachievethegoalofplayingthebigstageinfrontoffamilyandfriends.

DAY CAMPS

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-ATLANTA -DALLAS -HOUSTON

-PHOENIX-ORANGECOUNTY-NASHVILLE

-ATLANTA -CHICAGO -SANDIEGO -NEWYORK

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Neverbeforehassuchavitalprogrambeenofferedallowingamateurmusicianstoexperi-enceandlearnthenecessarystepstoplayinarockband.Throughanintensiveweekofdedication,persistence,andhardwork,ourcamperstrulyexperiencethelevelofcommit-mentandfocusittakestosucceedinthemusic.Bandrehearsals,instrumentinstruction,song-writingandrecordingclassesallworktogethertocreateawellroundedcurriculum.

Rockstarmasterclassesenhancetheexperienceasrecordingartistsandperformerssharetheirstoriesandexpertisewithallcampers.Whetheryouplayguitar,bass,drums,pianoorsing,atCampJamyouwilldevelopnewskills,makenewfriendsandhavetheexperienceofalifetime.

•Formarockband •Writeandplayoriginalsandcovers •Performconcertsinfrontofalargeaudience •Playanopenmicnight* •PerformanUnpluggedConcert •Meetandlearnfromupandcomingtouringbands/artist*s •MakeaMTVstylevideo •AttendaRockStarMasterClassandconcert •Learnfromexperiencedinstructors •Learnon-stageperformancetechniques •Musicproduction,songwritingandrecordingclasses •Live,unpluggedandmainstagerehearsals •Groupinstrumentspecificinstruction •Privatelessons(optionalatadditionalcost)

Sample Camp Jam Day Schedule(schedule and classes are subject to change) 7:45–8:45Breakfast 9:00–9:45InstrumentInstruction 9:45–10:30LiveEnsemble/MainStageBandRehearsal 10:30–11:15Songwriting/Recording 11:15–12:00UnpluggedEnsembleBandRehearsal 12:00–12:30Lunch 12:30–1:30RockStarMasterclass/Concert 1:30–2:30LiveEnsemble/MainStageBandRehearsal2 2:30–3:30Songwriting/Recording2 3:30–4:30StudioEnsembleBandRehearsal2

Sample Overnight Schedule: 4:30–6:00ScheduledChillTime,Recreation 6:00–6:45Dinner 7:00–8:30LivePlayingWorkshopsandSideProjects 8:30–10:00VideoStoryboard(writingyourvideoscript) 10:00–10:30QuietTime 10:30Lightsout

Other overnight camper activities during the week include: InteractiveSongwriting7:00pm–7:30Sun BandRehearsal7:30pm–9:00pmSun LocalRockBandPerformance9:00pm–10:00pmSun OpenMic8:30pm–10:00pmTues UnpluggedConcert8:00pm–9:00pmThurs BandOriginalsConcert9:00pm–10:00Thurs FridayNightConcert6:00pm–Approx7:30pm

CAMP JAM OVERNIGHT

CAMP JAM HIGHLIGHTS

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Camp Jam’s day camp is the most comprehensive 5 day rock music program out there for guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals.(Ages 11 – 17, 6 months experience required)CampJam’sdaycampoffersaspiringyoungmusicianstheopportunitytoexploreselfex-pressionandgainconfidenceinafunandsafelearningenvironment.AlthoughtheprogramislessintensethanCampJamtheybothsharethesamedaycurriculumandschedule.Camperswillhavetheopportunitytointeractandlearnteamworkskillsthroughbeinginarock‘n’rollbandwithotheryoungmusicians.Musicprofessionalsandlegendaryartistswillshare,firsthand,howplayinginarockbandhasenrichedtheirlives.

•Playinarockband •Playaconcert •AttendaRockStarMasterClassandconcert •Learnfromexperiencedinstructors •Learnon-stageperformancetechniques •MusicProduction,songwritingandrecordingclasses •Live,unpluggedandmainstagerehearsals •Groupinstrumentspecificinstruction •Privatelessons(optionalatadditionalcost)Sample Camp Jam Day Camp Schedule (schedule and classes are subject to change) 7:45– 8:45 Breakfast 9:00– 9:45 InstrumentInstruction 9:45– 10:30 LiveEnsemble/MainStageBandRehearsal 10:30– 11:15 Songwriting/Recording 11:15– 12:00 UnpluggedBandRehearsal 12:00– 12:30 Lunch 12:30– 1:30 RockStarMasterclass/Concert 1:30– 2:30 LiveEnsemble/MainStageBandRehearsal2 2:30– 3:30 Songwriting/Recording2 3:30– 4:30 UnpluggedBandRehearsal2NEW!! Camp Jam Extended Day Program (EXT) DoyouwantallthatCampJam’sovernightprogramofferswithouttheovernight stay?EXTpicksupwhereCampJam’sdayprogramends;MakeaMTVstylevideo, attendmoreconcerts,morerehearsaltime,formasideprojectband,performa unpluggedshowandHAVEMOREFUN!CampJam’sextendeddayprogramhours are9am–10pm(earlierdismissalisanoption)Dinnerisincluded! $995.00 Available in Camp Jam Overnight cities only.

Camp Jam Kidz is the perfect introduction to a rock instrument and being in a band.(ages 7 - 10, no experience required). Thefunandinteractiveprogramisdesignedforyoungerkidswithlittleornomusicinstrumentexperience.TheKidzcampisheldatthesamelocationsasourdaycampsbutinaseparateareaofthebuildingawayfromtheolderkids.CampJamKidzhasit’sowndirectorandstaffofqualifiedcounselors.CampJamKidzisagreatwayforyoungrockerstoreceivehandsonmusicalexperiencewhilehavingfuninasafe,nurturingenvironment.Withnomorethana5to1campertocounselorratio,Kidzaretreatedasrockstarsespeciallywhentheytakethebigstagetoperformwiththeirband.

•Playinarockband •Playaconcert •AttendaRockStarMasterClassandconcert •Learnfromexperiencedcounselors •Learnon-stageperformancetechniques •Learnrock‘n’rollfavorites •Live,digitalandmainstagerehearsals •Designflyers,postersandotherbandmarketingmaterials •Fungamesandrecreation •Privatelessons(optionalatadditionalcost)Sample Day – Camp Jam Kidz(schedule and classes are subject to change) 9:00– 9:40 MainStageBandRehearsal 9:40– 10:40 ArtfulBandPromotion/BandRehearsalrotation 10:40– 11:00 MusicGames 11:00– 11:30 Lunch 11:30– 12:15 Recreation(indoor/outdoorweatherpermiting) 12:15– 12:30 Cooldown 12:30– 1:30 ArtfulBandPromotion/BandRehearsalrotation 1:30– 2:30 ArtfulBandPromotion/BandRehearsalrotation 2:30– 3:00 Endofthedayconcert 3:00– 5:30 Privatelessons(optional/additionalcharge)

CAMP JAM DAY CAMP

DAY CAMP ACTIVITIES

CAMP JAM KIDZ DAY CAMP

KIDZ ACTIVITIES

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-ATLANTA -DALLAS -HOUSTON -PHOENIX -ORANGECOUNTY -NASHVILLE

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Camp Jam Summer Camp

Programs

Camp JamOvernight &

Ext. Day

Camp JamDay Camp

Camp Jam Kidz

Program Activity Ages 12 - 17 Ages 11 - 17 Ages 7 - 10Join a bandForm Side Project BandPlay an open mic nightAttend a rock star master class and concertPlay a live concertvPlay 2 live concertsStoryboard a rock videoStar in your own MTV style music videoGroup specified instrument instructionAttend an Indie band concertLearn on stage performance techniquesLive, unplugged, and main stage band rehearsalsCreate posters and other band marketing materialsGames and recreation (may include outdoor activities)

Lunch (Meal Provided?)Aftercare - Late 5:30pm pick up N/A

(additional fee) (additional fee)

REGULAR PRICING

Camp Jam Day(11–17)-$595(NY add $50)

Camp Jam Day Extended(11–17)-$995(NY add $75)

Camp Jam KidZ(7–10)-$399(NY add $25)

Camp Jam Overnight(12–17)-$1495(NY add $100)

Private Lessons(optional)$65perhour,$35perhalfhour

Fullpaymentisdueuponregistrationtoreserveyourspace,spacesfillrapidly.

YoumaypaybycreditcardthroughoursecureSSLserverviaouronlineregistrationpage.

(Amex, MasterCard, Visa, or Discovery are accepted)

Ifyouwouldliketopaybycheck,pleaseprintandmail/faxinapre-registrationform.

CAMP JAM PROGRAMS BY COMPARISON

REGISTRATION AND FEES

CORE VALUES

I Self Discipline

II Dedication

III Teamwork

IV Knowledge

V Continuous Improvement

VI SelfConfidence

VII Humility

VIII Hard Work

IX Goal-Setting

X Practice

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CAMP JAM OVERNIGHTCheckinisat5pmoneachSundaypriortothecampweek.Pleasehaveyourcamperreadytorockwiththewaiversandformsfilledoutandsignedbyhis/herguardianorparent.CheckoutisonFridaymorningbeforetheFridayconcert.TimeTBA.

CAMP JAM EXTENDED DAYCheckinisat6:30pmSunday.Pleasehaveyourcamperreadytorockwiththewaiversandformsfilledoutandsignedbyhis/herguardianorparent.Pickupis10pm.TheExtendeddayschedulefortheweekis8am-10pmMondayand9am-10pmTuesday-Friday.Pickupisimme-diatelyafterconcertonfriday.(around7:30pm)

CAMP JAM DAY CAMP AND CAMP JAM KIDZCheckinisat8amMondaymornings.Pleasehaveyourcamperreadytorockwiththewaiv-ersandformsfilledoutandsignedbyhis/herguardianorparent.Parent/GuardianmustbeavailabletopickuptheirchildimmediatelyaftertheFridayconcert.

PAPERWORK FOR CAMPWesuggestyousendanenvelopelabeledwithyourcamper’snamecontainingallnecessarypaperworktoparticipateinthecampweek.

Items needed are as follows: ● HealthHistoryandwaiverforminthisinfopacket ● Checklistform(s)signedbyparentorguardian ● Photocopyofhealthinsurancecard(frontandback) ● Doctor’snoteforprescriptions(ifapplicable) ● Vaccinationreportfromyourthedoctor ● Returnflightandshuttleinfoifyouarrangedtransportationfromcampusto theairport.

Inthespring,parentswillbeinstructedtodownloadthecamp’sGettingReadyToRockPack,amoredetailedandspecificlistforeachcamplocation.PleasenotethatyourchildwillnotbeabletoparticipateinANYcampactivitiesuntilallpaperworkisreceivedonsitebyourAdministrativeDirector.DONOTFAXORMAILTHEPAPERWORKTOTHECAMPJAMHOMEOFFICE.

SUPERVISION/STAFF RATIODuringourprogram,bandswillbeassignedtoinstructorsandcounselorsataratioof2bandsto1staffinstructor.(Instructorsaresupportedbycounselors) -CampJamOvernight-7to1ratio -CampJamDayCamp–9to1ratio(7to1withsupportstaff) -CampJamKidz–5to1ratioThecampsdirector,audioengineer,administratorarealsopresentprovidingadvice&facilitatingtheprogressofthebands.Thissupportstaffincreasesthestaffratioandensuresallcampersreceivemaximumattentionandsupervision

Incomingcampersarerequiredtohaveatleast6monthsofexperienceontheirinstrumentbeforeenteringCampJam.(Camp Jam Kidz requires no experience).Whetheryouryoungrockeriscurrentlytakingprivatelessonsorjuststartingoutonhisown,CampJamrecom-mendsthateverycamper“TuneUp”theirskillsbeforethesummerwithaqualifiedinstructor.CampJamcanassistyouinlocatinganinstructorinyourarea,pleasecallusat:1(800)513-0930.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWThebasicsgoalongway.Theyarethebuildingblockstodevelopingyourinstrumentskillsandtobecominganeffectivebandmember.Beingabletocommunicatewithotherbandmembersinthelanguageofmusiccanacceleratetheprogressofyourgroup.Youwilllearntunesfasterandberockingonstagesooner.Fromthebasicstomoreadvancedtechniques,CampJam’sRockSolidSeriesbookswillprepareincomingcamperswithwhattheyneedtoknowtogetthemostoutofcampandmore.

WrittenbyProfessionalmusicians,teachersandrecordingartists,theRockSolidSeriesistheof-ficialcurriculumofCampJam.TheRockSolidSeriescanbepurchasedthroughCampJamorataParticipatingmusicstoreoronlinesource.ItissuggestedBUTNOTREQUIREDthatallcamperspurchaseaCampJamRockSolidSeriesbookandgothroughthebasicsontheirownorwithaqualifiedinstructor.

CHECK IN / ARRIVAL

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND CAMP JAM DAY CAMP AND

TESTIMONIALS

“This was one of the best experiencesof my life. I had fun learning about something Ilove. It’s so nice to have other musicians to back your dreams. I’m so glad I came. I will NEVER forget this!”-Amanda B, Vocalist - PA, USA

“I can’t imagine more music and funin one week than this” -Erin M Guitarist/Vocalist/Pianist - LA, USA

“The people you work with and learn from, and the powerful, entertaining environment… will show you personal growth and provide opportunities. I’m very glad I found out about this and went for it.”-Seth N Drummer/DJ - OR, USA

“An intense music experience....a dream come true!”-Max K, Guitarist/Vocalist - CA, USA

“Thanks for an amazing experience and help-ing me see that my future career as a singer is bright, and that I can do it! I am DEFINITELY coming back next year.”-Tori B, Vocalist – Atlanta, GA

“Attending camp really made me excited to prac-tice and get better after having such a great time being in a band. I want to be ready to show off on stage next year!”- Joseph T. - Chicago, IL

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Allmusiciansmustbecoveredbytheirownmedicalinsurancepolicyandprovideproofuponarrivalinordertoparticipate.SeveralUniversitiesalsorequireasignedMedicalLiabilityWaiverform.PleasenotethatnoOTCmedicationsorprescriptionmedicationswillbeadministeredwithoutthewrittenpermissionoftheparent.

IfyourcamperdoeshaveahealthrelatedissueduringcamphourstheywillbebroughttotheAdministratorforevaluationand,ifneeded,aphonecallwillbeplacedtotheguardians/parentsonfiletodiscussfurthertreatment.

Inthecaseofanemergency,911willbecalledforhelpandtheparentswillbecalledtonotifythemofthesituationathand.Pleasenotethereisnolicensedphysicianornurseoncampus.Ifyourcamperwillneedtotakemedicationduringthecourseofcamp,youmustpresentthemedicationtotheCampAdministratoratthetimeofcheckin.

Anymedicinemustbeinaclearplasticbag,initsoriginalcontainer,andaccompaniedbycleardosageinstructionswrittenonaseparatepieceofpapersignedbytheparent.AllmedicinethatneedstobetakenduringcamphoursmustberegisteredwiththeCampAdministratoratcheckin.

Forstudentspassionateaboutmusicwehighlyrecommendamulti-sessionstay.CampJam’sexpansive2013curriculumprovidesanexclusiveanduniquemulti-weekschedule.Studentsattendingmultiplesessionsnotonlymaximizetheirindustryexposureandsubstan-tiallyexpandtheiroriginalsongrepertoires;theyarealsoplacedintoacceleratedgroups,wheretheyreceivemorefocusedattentionandlearnnewvitalinformationeachweek.Ourbiggestcomplaintisthateachsessionseemstogobyinaflashandstudentswishtheycouldhavestayedlonger!

StudentsfromallovertheworldattendCampJam’sprogram.StudentsareresponsiblefortheirowntransportationcoststoandfromCampJam.

CampJamisasubstancefreeorganization.Allcampersandstaffmemberswillrefrainfromanyfoullanguage,recklessbehavior,cigarettesmokingorothertobaccouse,alcoholconsumption,orthetakingofanyillegaldrugs,whileparticipatinginanyCampJamactivityandwhileontheCampJampremises.TheftandvandalismofCampJampropertyorthepropertyofothersisprohibited.Anyviolationoftheserulesandpolicieswillresultinimmedi-atedismissalfromCampJam.Norefundsofanykindwillbeissued.

Privatelessonsareavailableforallcampersatanadditionalcostof$65for1houror$35for1/2hour.Lessonscanbescheduledduringthedayorafterthethedaycampends.Someparentsliketoschedulelessonsfortheirdaycampersasanalternativetoaftercare.

Over22state-of-the-artfacilityspacesareutilizedtoimplementCampJam’sPrograminclud-inginstructionclassrooms,bandpracticerooms,digitalrehearsalrooms,recordingroom,livestageroomandconcertPerformanceTheater.Schoollocations,mapanddirectionscanbeaccessedontheCampJamwebsiteoneachcitypage.

REFERRALSCamperswillreceive$25foreveryNEWCampertheyrecruittotheCampJamprogram.

INSURANCE AND HEALTH ISSUES

RECOMMENDED STAY

TRAVEL

DRUG FREE LIFESTYLE

PRIVATE LESSONS

FACILITIES / LOCATION / DIRECTIONS

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MasterClassesareoneofthehighlightsofCampJam.Webringinmusicindustryveteranstospeakandfieldquestionsabout“thebiz.”Pastguestshaveincluded:

-JeffCarlisi (foundingmemberandleadguitaristfor.38Special) -KareemDevlin (guitaristwithLadyGaga) -LibertyDeVitto (touringdrummerwithBillyJoelandStevieNicks) -ChuckLeavell (touringkeyboardistforTheRollingStones) -RichardFortus (guitaristwithGunsandRoses) -JenniferBatten (guitaristwithMichaelJackson) -TonyFranklin (bassistfortheFirmandKennyWayneShepard) -CarmineAppice (drummerforRodStewart,JeffBeck,BlackSabbath) -AlexKatunich (bassistforIncubus) -DarrylJones (bassistwithTheRollingStones) -PageHamilton (guitaristwithHelmet) -ChrisVrenna (formerdrummerwithNIN) -NickHexum (vocalist/guitaristwiith311) -EdRoland (vocalist/songwriterwithCollectiveSoul) -andmanymore!

Wealsoinvitebands,bandmanagers,andpopularlocalradiopersonalitiestospeaktothemusiciansabouttheirtakeonthemusicindustry.OtherCampJamappearanceshaveincludedartsistsfromthefollowingbands:Evanescence,Halifax,RiseAgainst,Incubus,HOLE,MXPX,FIVEIRONFRENZY,AVAILandmanyothers.

CampJamstaffmembersconsistofmusicianswhoplayorhaveplayedinmajorlabelandindependentlabelbands,professionalaudioengineers,musicteachers,andindustryprofes-sionals.AllStaffmembersarechosenfortheiruniqueabilitytocontributetotheCampJamprogram.

CampJamsinstructorsareeducatedprofessionalsfromschoolslikeBerkleeCollegeofMusic,MusiciansInstitute,andUniversityofMiamitonameafew.Theyknowhowtoteach,coachandmotivatestudentsandtheirbandstoachieveandsucceed.

Allteachers,counselors,assistants,andcampstaffarerequiredtocompleteafulldisclosureapplicationandallarefullyinvestigatedandbackgroundcheckedbeforetheyareinvitedtobepartoftheCampJamteam.Wehirethebestandthatisabigreasonwhyourpro-gramisthenation’slargestandmostsuccessful!

OVERNIGHT

Allmusiciansarehousedinthedormitoriesandthreemealsareprovidedeveryday.Studentswillbeplacedindormroomswithotherstudentsonly.Foodandhousingareincludedwitheachstudent’sSessionFee.TheUniversity’scafeteriahasawideselectionoffoodsandveg-etarianoptionsarealwaysconvenientlyavailable.

Roomsconsistofquads,triplesordoublesconfigurations.Arrangementscanbemadeforfriendsthatareattendingtogetherbyspecifyingaroommatepreferencewhilecompletingyouronlineapplication.Boysandgirlswillbehousedinseparateareasandsupervisedaccordingly.Staffmemberswillstayonthesamefloorasthestudentstoprovidesupervision.

ROCK STAR AND MASTER CLASSES

CAMP STAFF AND SCREENING

FOOD AND HOUSING

Jeff Carlisi.38 Special

Liberty DeVittoBilly Joel & Stevie Nicks

Richard FortusGuns n Roses

Jennifer BattenMichael Jackson

www.facebook.com/campjam

Peter StroudSheryl Crow

Nick Hexum311

Tony FranklinThe Firm

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WHAT IS THE STUDENT TO STAFF RATIO?TheStudenttoStaffratiowillneverexceedthatof7-to-1Kidscamp5to1.CampJamStaffMemberswillbepresentprovidingadviceandfacilitatingtheprogressofthebandsintheclassroom,rehearsalrooms,andallcampevents.AllattendingcamperswillreceivefocusedattentionfromallStaffmembers.

WHAT IS THE DAILY SCHEDULE? (11-17 CAMP)CampJamhoursarefrom9:00to4:30,exceptMonday,whencampersneedtoarriveat8:00amforevaluation.AtypicaldayatCampJambeginswithinstrument-specificinstructionfocusedonsonglearningandinstrumentproficiency.Themorningschedulealsoincludesaseriesofensemblerehearsalsandlivestageperformanceclasses.

Afterlunchthereareadditionalinstructionclasses,interactivesong-writingsessions,recording,andmoreon-stageperformancetime.Duringtheweektherewillbeamasterclassfeatur-ingaguestappearancebyanotedprofessionalfromthemusicindustry.AmorethoroughdescriptionoftheCampJamexperienceisavailableonthewebsite

WHICH ROCK STAR MASTER CLASS WILL MY CHILD GET TO SEE? (ALL CAMPS)CampJammasterclassschedulesaredevelopedthroughouttheyear.Wecannotdefini-tivelysaywhichcelebritymasterclasswillbescheduledateachcamporonacertaindateduetoever-changingtourschedulesandconflicts.Wedohaveanartistfromamajorbandateverysession.

DO YOU HAVE BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CARE? (DAY CAMPS)Dropoffisavailableasearlyas8:30amatnoextracharge.Aftercampcareuntil5:30pmisavailablefor$5perdayor$20perweekifpaidinadvance.IfaftercareisnotpaidonlinePRIORtotheMondaycampbegins,achargeof$40willbeapplied.

WHO MAKES UP THE STAFF?ThefounderofCampJamisAtlanta’sownJeff Carlisi,formerleadguitaristandsongwriterofplatinumrecordingartist38Special.SteveFreemanheadstheteamasNationalDirector.Togethertheyhandpickthestaffinallofourcitiestoprovidethebestandmostcompleteexperienceforallofourparticipants.ThestaffiscomprisedoflocalmusiciansandmusicteachersineachCampJamcity,anddetailsaboutthelocaldirectorandstaffareavailable

DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO BE PROFICIENT ON HIS OR HER INSTRUMENT?No,CampJamhasprogramsforalllevelsofabilityfrombeginnersthroughadvancedplay-ers.Butformaximumcampenjoymentandforbandplacement,weaskthatallstudentshaveatleast6monthsexperienceontheirprimaryinstrumentpriortoattendingcamp.Attheveryminimum,youngmusiciansshouldhavebasicinstrumentknowledge.

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS NEVER PLAYED IN A BAND?That’swhatit’sallabout!CampJamprovidestheinstructionandenvironmentnecessarytoensureeverycampergetstheultimaterockandrollbandexperience.Musiciansofallagesandabilitiesaregroupedinbandsaccordingly,andeveryonegetstoexperiencemaximumlevelsofrock.

WHO WILL BE IN MY CHILD’S BAND?Allcampersaregroupedaccordingtoabilityunlesstheycomewithfriendsorareintheirownband.Iftheywanttobeinabandwithafriendorcurrentbandmember,theymustnotifytheCampJamstaffduringtheauditionprocessonMonday.

DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO BRING HIS OR HER OWN LUNCH?Day,ExtendedDay,andKidztcampstudentsarerequiredtobringtheirownlunchestoCampJam.

PARENT FAQ’S

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DOES MY CHILD NEED TO PROVIDE HIS/HER OWN INSTRUMENT?Guitar and Bass PlayersAllcampersarerequiredtobringtheirowngearexceptforcampersintheCampJamKidzprogram(ages7-10)Someitemsmayberented,Seegearlistbelow.AdetailedchecklistisalsoprovidedinthecampsGettingReadytoRockPackavailablefordownloadonthecampwebsiteinthespring.

GUITAR PLAYERSRentorBringYourOwn:GuitarAmp($50perweektorent)MustProvideYourOwn:Electricguitar,instrumentcable,guitartuner,MP3playerheadphones

BASS PLAYERSRentorBringYourOwn:BassAmp($50perweektorent)MustProvideYourOwn:Electricbass,instrumentcable,guitartuner,MP3player,headphones

DRUMMERSRentorBringYourOwn:Drumset($50perweektorent)MustProvideYourOwn:-Cymbals(evenifyourentakit)sticks,practicepad,mp3player,headphones

SINGERSRentorBringYourOwn:PortablePA,microphone,micstand,xlrcable($50perweektorentall)MustProvideYourOwn:-mp3player,headphones

KEYBOARD PLAYERSRentorBringYourOwn:Electronickeyboard,keyboardstand($50perweektorent)MustProvideYourOwn:MP3player,headphones,instrumentcable

DJ/PRODUCTIONRentorBringYourOwn:Controller($50perweektorent)MustProvideYourOwn:Laptopcomputer-macorpcandheadphonesUnderhowdoIgetacopyofthefridayvideopleasewriteParentsareencouragedtobringtheirowncamcordertofilmtheirchildsconcertperformance.CampJamlocationscannotguaranteethefridayshow

willbefilmed.

HOW ARE SONGS SELECTED?Partofthebandprocessislearningtocompromiseasateamandtrynewgenres!CampJampre-selectsasonglistcomprisedofnumerousrockandrollgenresfromwhicheachbandmustcollectivelychooseasongtoplayintheconcert.Camp Jam bands may choose to write an original song

WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE?Theregistrationfeecoversthetotalcostofcampandincludesallinstruction,electives,mas-terclasses,recreation,andsupplies.Foranadditionalfee,DVDs,books,andprivatelessonsareavailable.

WHAT ARE THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS?CampJamisdedicatedtoprovidingasafe,creative,supportive,andfunenvironmentforallwhoattend.ThereisastaffmemberoncampusatalltimesthatisCPRcertified.CampJamstrictlyenforcesadrug-freeatmosphereandlifestyle.Campersareexpectedtofollowthecamp’sprescribedrulesofconduct.CampJamisfullyaccreditedbytheAmericanCampAssociation(ACA).

WHAT IS CAMP JAM’S POLICY ON DISCIPLINE?CampJamhasazerotolerancepolicy.Allcampersareprovidedwiththecamp’srulesofconductandtheparentorguardianmustsignthedocumentpriortothecampersparticipat-inginanycampactivities.Campersareexpectedtoadheretotherules.Anycamperwhodoesnotadheretotheruleswillberequiredtoleaveandwillnotbeallowedanytypeofrefund.

HOW WILL MY CHILD BE GROUPED WITH OTHER CAMPERS?CampJamstaffmemberswillgroupcampersintobandsaccordingtoage,ability,andinstrument.Ifanygroupisshortofthenecessarymembersforaband(i.e.ifinthebeginneragegrouptherearenobassplayers)acounselorwillfillintocompletetheband.

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS ALREADY A MEMBER OF A BAND?Great!Weencourageparticipationbytheentiregroup,sobandmemberscanenjoytheexperiencetogether.Ifnotallmembersareabletoattend,othercampersorCampJamcounselorswillfillinfornon-attendingbandmembers.

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IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, WHO DO WE CONTACT?Priortocamp,allparentsandcamperswillbeprovidedwithon-locationcontactnumbersforourlocalAdministratorandDirector,andOvernightDirector.

OVERNIGHT SPECIFIC

WHAT ARE THE AGES FOR THE OVERNIGHT CAMP?CampJamOvernightisforcampersfrom11-17yearsold.Ifyouryoungrockeris11yearsoldandarising7thgraderhe/shewillbeaccepted.

WHEN IS DROP OFF/PICK UP FOR THE OVERNIGHT CAMP?DropoffisonSundayafternoonby5pm.PickupisattheconclusionoftheFridayconcert,approximately7:30pm

WHAT IS THE STAFF/CAMPER RATIO DURING THE EVENING HOURS?Nightstaffis7to1(4roomsforeverystaffer,2camperstoaroom).Girlsandboysareinseparatedorms,lightsoutat10:30pm.

I AM INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR ONE OF THE CAMP JAM LOCATIONS. HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT OPENINGS?PleasecheckourEmploymentPageontheCampJamwebsiteforanycurrentCampJamopeningsandapplicationinformation.Counselorsmustbeenrolledincollege.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATING IN THE CAMP JAM OVER-NIGHT PROGRAM VERSUS THE DAY PROGRAM? -TheCampJamOvernightexperiencehasalotmoretooffer! -Camperswillplayinanadditionalsideprojectband,perform2concerts, Jamwithinstructors,makeamusicvideo,playanopenmicnight,attendaindie rockbandperformanceplusenjoysomeeveningrecreationandchilltime!

PARENT FAQ’S

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ROCK SOLIDInstrumentInstructionBooks

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OVERNIGHT CAMPERS (Ages11-17) If your young rocker is 11 years old and a rising 7th grader he/she will be accepted.

CampJamovernightstudentsmustbringclothes,snacks,beverages,toiletriesandhygienematerials,blankets,watches,keychainsandalarmclocks.Bringingextraspendingmoneyisencouragedincasestudentswanttobuyapizzaatnight.Musiciansalsoneedtobringproofoffamilymedicalinsuranceortheywillnotbeallowedtoparticipate.PleaseNote:Camperswholosetheirroomkeywillbecharged$75forareplacement.

AllcampersarerequiredtobringtheirowngearexceptforcampersintheCampJamKidzProgram(ages7-10).Someitemsmayberented.SeegearlistonPage10.Adetailedchecklistisalsoprovidedinthecamp’sGettingReadyToRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)HealthHistoryForm-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)CampJamWaivers-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)VaccinationRecordsDoctorsNote-IfapplicableWhatToBringChecklist-completedandsigned-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)

CAMP JAM DAY CAMP AND EXTENDED DAY (Ages11-17)(GeneralItems,formusicinstruments/gearseepage11)AllcampersarerequiredtobringtheirowngearexceptforcampersintheCampJamKidzProgram(ages7-10).Someitemsmayberented.SeegearlistonPage10.Adetailedchecklistisalsoprovidedinthecamp’sGettingReadyToRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)•HealthHistoryForm-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)•CampJamWaivers-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)•VaccinationRecords•DoctorsNote-Ifapplicable•WhatToBringChecklist-completedandsigned-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)•BagLunch,dinnerprovided)Pleasebringanonperishablelunchaswellasanybeveragesandsnackseachday.Important!Perishablefooditems,suchasmilk,eggs,poultry,fish,orshellfish,arenotallowedatcamp.Pleasedonotsendtheseitemswithyourcamper, as we do not have any resources to keep these items at their propertemperature. No musician is allowed to drive off-campus for lunch. Somelocations may have policies that do not allow any peanut products and otherfoodsduetoallergies.TheselocationswillbespecifiedintheCampsGetting Ready to Rock Pack available for download in the spring.What To Bring Checklist - completed and signed - in Getting Ready to RockPacket (on website for download in the spring)

CAMP JAM KIDZ(Ages7-10)(allinstrumentsareprovided.Ifyourchildhashis/herowninstrumentwesuggesttheybringit)•HealthHistoryForm-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)•CampJamWaivers-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)•VaccinationRecords•DoctorsNote-Ifapplicable•WhatToBringChecklist-completedandsigned-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)•BagLunch,dinnerprovided)Pleasebringanonperishablelunchaswellasanybeveragesandsnackseachday.Important!Perishablefooditems,suchasmilk,eggs,poultry,fish,orshellfish,arenotallowedatcamp.Pleasedonotsendtheseitemswithyourcamper, as we do not have any resources to keep these items at their propertemperature. No musician is allowed to drive off-campus for lunch. Somelocations may have policies that do not allow any peanut products and otherfoodsduetoallergies.TheselocationswillbespecifiedintheCampsGetting Ready to Rock Pack available for download in the spring.

WHAT TO BRING

CAMP JAM CHECKLIST

Inthespring,parentswillbeinstructedtodownloadthecamp’sGettingReadyToRockPackfromthecampwebsite.AllformslistedbelowareintheGRTRpacketalongwithspecificinformationpertain-ingtothecamplocationyourcamperisattending.

Health History Form(in GRTR packet)

Camp Jam Waivers(in GRTR packett)

Vaccination Records

Doctor’s Note (if applicable)

Return Flight Info

(if applicable)

Yourcamperwillnotbeabletopartici-pateinANYCampJamactivityuntilthispaperworkisreceivedbytheAdministratoronsite

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Camp Jam Programs Locations Dates

ATLANTA GEORGIA TECH

Overnight and Extended Day (Ages 11-17)

GEORGIA TECH June9-14or

June16-21or

June23-28

CampJam(Ages11-17) GEORGIA TECH June10-14or

June17-21or

June24-28

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) GEORGIA TECH June10-14or

June17-21or

June24-28

BOSTON THE FAY SCHOOL

Overnight and Extended Day (Ages 11-17)

THE FAY SCHOOL July21-26or

July28-Aug2

CampJam(Ages11-17) THE FAY SCHOOL July22-26or

July29-Aug2

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) THE FAY SCHOOL July22-26or

July29-Aug2

CHICAGO LAKE FOREST ACADEMY

Overnight and Extended Day (Ages 11-17)

LAKE FOREST ACADEMY July14-19or

July21-26

CampJam(Ages11-17) LAKE FOREST ACADEMY July15-19or

July22-26

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) LAKE FOREST ACADEMY July15-19or

July22-26

DALLAS PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL(LBJ/MIDWAY CAMPUS)

CampJam(Ages11-17) PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL(LBJ/MIDWAY CAMPUS)

July8-12

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL(LBJ/MIDWAY CAMPUS)

July8-12

WASHINGTON, D.C. LOCATION TBD

Overnight and Extended Day (Ages 11-17)

LOCATION TBD July21-26

CampJam(Ages11-17) LOCATION TBD July22-26

LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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BOULDER UC BOULDER

Overnight and Extended Day (Ages 11-17)

UC BOULDER July21-26

CampJam(Ages11-17) UC BOULDER July22-26

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) UC BOULDER July22-26

HOUSTON TBA

CampJam(Ages11-17) TBA June10-14or

June17-21or

June24-28

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) TBA June10-14or

June17-21or

June24-28

NEW YORK IONA COLLEGE

Overnight and Extended Day (Ages 11-17)

IONA COLLEGE June28-August2or

August4-9

CampJam(Ages11-17) IONA COLLEGE July29-August2or

August5-9

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) IONA COLLEGE July29-August2or

August5-9

MONTREAL CENTENNIAL ACADEMY

CampJam(Ages11-17) CENTENNIAL ACADEMY Aug12-16

NASHVILLE TBA

CampJam(Ages11-17) TBA July8-12

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) TBA July8-12

ORANGE COUNTY HARBOR DAY SCHOOL

CampJam(Ages11-17) HARBOR DAY SCHOOL July8-12

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) HARBOR DAY SCHOOL July8-12

LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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PHOENIX NEW SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

CampJam(Ages11-17) NEW SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS June17-21

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) NEW SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS June17-21

PITTSBURGH SHADY SIDE ACADEMY

Overnight and Extended Day (Ages 11-17)

SHADY SIDE ACADEMY July28-Aug2

CampJam(Ages11-17) SHADY SIDE ACADEMY July29-Aug2

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) SHADY SIDE ACADEMY July29-Aug2

SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

Overnight and Extended Day (Ages 11-17)

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY June23-28

CampJam(Ages11-17) SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY June24-28

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY June24-28

SAN FRANCISCO SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Overnight and Extended Day (Ages 11-17)

SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY July28-Aug2

CampJam(Ages11-17) SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY July29-Aug2

ST. LOUIS VILLA DUCHESNE OAK HILL SCHOOL

CampJam(Ages11-17) VILLA DUCHESNE OAK H ILL SCHOOL July8-12

KidZCamp(Ages-7-10) VILLA DUCHESNE OAK H ILL SCHOOL July8-12

COMMERCE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY

Overnight and Extended Day TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY July14-19

CampJam(Ages11-17) TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY July15-19

LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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OVERNIGHT AND DAY PROGRAMS IN 4 CITIES

AGES 11 - 17(11 year old rising 7th graders will be accepted)

CampBeatsisCampJam’spremiereDJ/Productioncamp.Camperswilllearnallthetechniquesrequiredofastand-aloneDJandaDJwhoisaneffectivememberofaband.BeatscamperswilllearnBeatMatching,BeatMaking,SampleEditing,EffectsProcessing,MidiandallaboutAbleton,aCampBeatssponsor.

TheCJBeatscurriculumwascreatedbyGrammyAwardwinningproducerDarrylSwannandisderivedfromhisHalLeonardpublishedbook“KillerSong-Writing,ProducingandRecord-ing”.Throughprofessionalinstructorledclasses,camperswilllearnboththefundamentalsandadvancedconceptsofbeatmak-ing,productionandmodernDJ-ing.CampBeatisonlyofferedatselectCampJamlocations.

DAY CAMPS

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LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Camp Beats Programs Locations Dates

ATLANTA GEORGIA TECH

Day(Ages11-17) GEORGIA TECH June10-14

OvernightandExtDay(Ages11-17)

GEORGIA TECH June9-14

CHICAGO LAKE FOREST ACADEMY

Day (Ages 11-17) LAKE FOREST ACADEMY June15-19

OvernightandExtDay(Ages11-17)

LAKE FOREST ACADEMY June14-19

KidZCamp(Ages7-10) LAKE FOREST ACADEMY July22-26

SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

Day (Ages 11-17) SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY June24-28

OvernightandExtDay(Ages11-17)

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY June23-28

NEW YORK IONA COLLEGE

Day (Ages 11-17) IONA COLLEGE July29-Aug2

OvernightandExtDay(Ages11-17)

IONA COLLEGE July28-Aug2

CAMP BEATS

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ThisclassbeginsondayoneinordertoacquaintDJcamperswiththegeartheywillbeusingduringtheweek.GearincludesDigitalAudioWorkstation(DAW)Ableton,the"I-Rig"audio-interface,Akai“MPKMini"USBkeyboardanddrumcontroller,standardCD-Jandmixeroperation,andhead-phones.

Camperslearntheskillofidentifying,truncating,tweakingandcata-logingrawsoundsintotheirveryownone-of-akindsound-libraries.Soundswillbeminedfromexistingsound-banksandalsocreatedfromscratch.

Sincetherearevariouswaystocreatetheactualbeatsthatrunasthe"beds"ofmusicinaDJ'sset,camperswilllearnhowtoimportrawloopsandsamplesintoanAbletonsessionandapplyadditionaldrumsontoptobuildtheloopout,andalsolearnhowtobuild/sequenceabeatfromthegroundupusingindividualkick-drums,snares,hi-hats,etc....

DJcamperswilllearnthetime-honoredskilloffseamlesslyblendingonesongintoanother.Thiswillbeexploredus-ingCD-J'sandmanipulatingthe"pitch-adjust",andalsounderstandinghowto"read"theaudienceandselecttheappropriate"nextsong"toplay.

Thissegmentconsistsoflearninghowtoapplybothinternalandexternaleffectsprocessorstobeatsandsoundssuchasfiltering,delays,reverb,eq,andmodulationsuchasflangersandphasers.Camperswillunderstandthedifferencebetweeninternal“plug-ins”andactualexternalhard-devices.

Open Mic:OpenMicgivesovernightcampersthechancetoworkoutsidetheconfinesoftheirbands.Inthesesessions,kidshaveachancetoplay,growandlearnaboutdifferentmusicalstylesfromeachotherinasideproject,playsomethingsoloorshowcaseanothertalent.More Concerts/Meet Touring Bands:Overnightcamperswillalsoattendadditionalconcertswithup-and-comingindiebands,acousticperformersandDJ’s.Theseartistshavevaluableinformationtoshareandarealwaysopentoquestionsbetweensongs.Thesearegreatopportunitiesforcamperstopickthebrainsofsomeofthesetalentedartistsaboutsongwriting,production,recordingandhowtobesuccessfulinthemusicindustry.Make a MTV Style Music Video:Overnightcamperswillstoryboard,direct,&producetheirown“MTV”stylevideo!Andgainexperience/understandingofhowvideoproductionworks.ThisisanexceptionalexperienceandhasalwaysbeenabigpartoftheCampJamcurriculum.Friday Night Concert:TheFridaynightconcertgivesstudentsagoaltoworktowards,andanopportunitytoexperiencetherushofperforminginfrontofalargeliveaudience.Eachcamperhasit’stimetoshine,withalleyesandearsonthem.Somechoosetowearspecialstagegear,someshowoffnewtechniquesthey’velearnedjustthatweek.Everyonewilldemonstratethepowerofteamwork.Thechancetoshowofftheresultsoftheirhardworkbuildsconfidenceandempowersjammersinallareasoftheirlife.Nottomentionhowmuchfunitisforthemtohearthemselvesandothersplaytheirfavoritetunes!

SAMPLE EDITING

GEAR ORIENTATION

BEAT-MAKING

BEAT-MATCHING

EFFECTS-PROCESSING

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

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7:45-8:45Breakfast9:00-9:45GearOrientation9:45-10:30BeatMatching10:30-11:15Songwriting11:15-12:00BeatMaking12:00-12:30Lunch12:30-1:30RockStarMasterclass/Concert1:30-2:30SampleEditing/Effects2:30-3:30MidiInstruction3:30-4:30ExpertTechniques4:30-6:00ChillTime/Recreation

Camp BeatsOvernight campwill attend theday camp scheduleandremainforaneveningextendedcurriculum.4:30-6:00ChillTime/Recreation6:00-6:45Dinner7:00-8:30LivePerformanceWorkshops/SideProjects8:30-10:00VideoStoryboard/VideoFilming10:00-10:30QuietTime10:30LightsoutOtherovernightcamperactivitiesduringtheweekinclude:LocalRockBandPerformanceOpenMicSessionVideoViewingPremier(subjecttochange)

DJcampersaretaughthowtouseandrecordvirtualinstrument plug-ins to add layers to their creations. Beyond simplyshowinghowtoapplyavirtual instrument toa session,camperswillalsolearnthefineraspectssuchashowtochoosethebestinstrumentplug-inforthejob,andthenhowtobestmanipulatethatinstrumenttoachievethebestsoundpossible.

Inadditiontothefundamentalskillsabove,therearemanyspecialskillsthatcandifferentiateoneDJfromanothergivingeachhisorherownunique identityand sound. Skillsinclude"Re-sampling"ontheflyandincorporatingintotheset,understandingcutting-edgedevicessuchastheKorg"KAOSS"effectspadandoth-ers,recordingyourlivesetanduploadingtothe"cloud"forpubliccon-sumption,"Free-styling"techniquessuchastransforming,andadding"cuts"ontopofmusicbeds,"Beat-Juggling",andunderstandinghowtobeaDJinatraditionalbandofliveinstruments.

DAY CAMP

•HealthHistoryForm- inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordown-loadinthespring)

•CampJamWaivers-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordown-loadinthespring)

•VaccinationRecords

•DoctorsNote-Ifapplicable

•BagLunch,dinnerprovided)Pleasebringanonperishablelunchaswellasanybeveragesandsnackseachday.

•What ToBringChecklist -completedand signed - inGettingReady toRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)

Important!Perishablefooditems,suchasmilk,eggs,poultry,fish,orshellfish,arenotallowedatcamp.Pleasedonotsendtheseitemswithyourcamper, as we do not have any resources to keep these items at their propertemperature. No musician is allowed to drive off-campus for lunch. Somelocations may have policies that do not allow any peanut products and otherfoodsduetoallergies.TheselocationswillbespecifiedintheCampsGetting Ready to Rock Pack available for download in the spring.

OVERNIGHT CAMP

•HealthHistoryForm- inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordown-loadinthespring)

•CampJamWaivers-inGettingReadytoRockPacket(onwebsitefordown-loadinthespring)

•VaccinationRecords

•DoctorsNote-Ifapplicable

•What ToBringChecklist -completedand signed - inGettingReady toRockPacket(onwebsitefordownloadinthespring)

GeneralItemsCampBeatsovernightstudentsmustbringclothes,snacks,beverages,toiletriesandhygienematerials,blankets,watches,keychainsandalarmclocksBringingextraspendingmoneyisencouragedincasestudentswanttobuyapizzaatnight.Campersalsoneedtobringproofoffamilymedicalinsuranceortheywillnotbeallowedtoparticipate.PleaseNote:Camperswholosetheirroomkeywillbecharged$75forareplacement.CampBeatsWHATTOBRING-GEARRentorBringYourOwn:Controller($50perweektorent)MustProvideYourOwn:Laptopcomputer-macorpcandheadphonesForadetailedlistofwhattobring,pleaserefertotheGettingReadytoRockPack(GRTR)postedontheCampJamwebsiteinthespring

MIDI INSTRUCTION

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

WHAT TO BRING

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CAMP BEATS

EXAMPLE CAMP BEATS OVERNIGHT

EXAMPLE CAMP BEATS DAY SCHEDULE