Camp Handbook
Drugs / Physical Dangers / Personal Cars / Skateboards and Rollerblades / Sign Out / Rides / Class Attendance / Visitors / Leaving Camp / Refunds
Name Tags / Lockers / Belongings / Univesrity Equipment and Furniture / Instruments /
Percussion / Residence Hall Access for Commuters / Supervision
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Camp Rules
Over 70 years of operation in managing a large number of students with diverse interests and backgrounds, the Midwestern Music Camps have developed rules and regulations to provide a functional learning environment. Failure to comply with these rules is cause for a camper to be immediately dismissed from Camp, with no refund of fees. These regulations apply from the time the student checks into the residence hall until check out. While on campus, commuters are subject to the same rules as residence hall campers. If you have questions concerning the following regulations, do not hesitate to seek clarification.
Drugs
Campers will not consume, possess or knowingly be in the presence of any type of alcoholic beverage, illegal drug or narcotic. Theauthorities will be notified, and violators will be dismissed without refund. Smoking is not allowed. It is illegal in the state of Kansas for anyone under the age of 18 to purchase or possess tobacco. All campus buildings are covered by the public laws banning smoking. Violators will be dismissed without refund.
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Physical Dangers
Causing physical danger to others is reason for dismissal without refund. This includes but is not limited to endangering the life or safety of a camper (including yourself), physical violence, over the counter drug abuse, pranks with a potential for harm to any person or property, and the possession of martial arts "toys" or weapons. Fireworks are prohibited. Campers may not possess or set off fireworks of any kind.
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Personal Cars
If a camper elects to drive an automobile to camp, he or she will turn over all keys to the residence hall director on arrival. The car will remain parked in the assigned residence hall lot. Commuters may only park in the assigned parking lot, and will not need a parking permit. Commuters may not offer rides to resident campers. Doing so will result in dismissal from camp for all parties.
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Skateboards/Rollerblades
No Skateboards or rollerblades are allowed at Camp. They are banned on the KU campus.
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Sign Out
For their protection, all campers will observe sign-out procedures when leaving the residence hall, except while attending class. Unless signed out, campers are expected to either be in class or in the assigned dormitory. Junior High Campers must have written parental approval to leave the KU campus and must clear all trips with their Resident Assistant. Failure to observe sign-out procedures, failure to return before closing, or absence from class is grounds for dismissal from camp.
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Rides
Campers are not allowed to ride in or on any unauthorized vehicle. Authorized transportation includes public taxi, public bus, a camp staff member's car (in case of illness or necessity), and the camper's own bicycle. Written parental permission, residence hall administration approval, and completion of the proper forms are all required if a camper wishes to leave campus, and/or ride in the cars of close relatives or friends of the family.
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Class Attendance
Attendance is required at all classes and rehearsals. Campers who intentionally miss class will be sent home. If you miss a class or rehearsal because of illness, you must notify your Resident Assistant or Assistant Resident Director. Students with illness will be taken to Watkins Health Center.
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Visitors
We request that family visits be limited to non-class times. Lunch and dinner breaks are best for visitation. Should a non-camp boyfriend/girlfriend visit, they will be allowed into the lobby of the residence hall. A camper may not, however, leave the hall with them or meet them outside. Students may not visit the rooms, floors or living areas of the opposite sex. Behavior in areas open to all campers is expected to conform to normal standards for public places.
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Leaving Camp
Written permission from a parent or guardian is necessary for any student to be excused from camp. If a student is excused from camp and misses a class, it is the responsibility of the student to notify all instructors and directors. Forms are available from the Resident Assistants and must be signed by an Assistant Resident Director.
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Refunds
There are no refunds for campers who leave early for homesickness or other reasons. Housing will not refund any portion of payment once registered into the hall. The Camp reserves the right, without a refund of fees, to expel any student who violates Camp regulations or interferes with the operation of the Camp.
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Other Useful Camp Information
Name Tags
Name tags will be issued to each camper and must be worn at all times. Commuter and Resident campers will have different colored nametags.
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Lockers
Each camper will be assigned a locker or storage room at registration. Most students will share a locker. All instruments and other items should be kept in the provided locker with the provided lock.
Keep locker locked at all times.
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Belongings
All belongings should be plainly marked with your name. Although the University and Midwestern Music Camps will use reasonable effort to protect student property, neither is liable for the loss, theft or damage of any property belonging to campers. Do not bring valuable items (jewelry, etc.) to camp. Neither the University nor the camp has insurance coverage on campers' property. Campers are encouraged to insure their property through a private insurance company.
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University Equipment / Furniture
Care for all furniture and other equipment as if it is your own. Students will be required to pay for any damages caused to University property. Tacks or tape are not allowed dormitory walls or furniture.
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Instruments
Only certain instruments are available for rental during the camp, and those are reserved for students who must fly to Camp. All others please check out your school instrument for camp. Contact the camp office in advance if you may need an instrument. Insurance charges may be assessed on university instruments. Bows, strings, mouthpieces and percussion mallets are not supplied.
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Percussion
Percussionists need to bring sticks and/or mallets for all instruments (snare drum, timpani, keyboard mallets, drum set) they play. Tree House Percussion will again provide drum kits and cymbal stands for the jazz bands. We ask each student to bring cymbals if planning to audition for a jazz band.
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Residence Hall Access for Commuters
Public areas of the residence hall, such as the main lobby, cafeteria, etc., are open to all campers. Commuters are welcome in the dining halls for lunch and in the public areas of the Residence Hall for evening activities. Only resident campers are expected to be in the residence halls at any other time. Boys and girls are housed on separate floors. Campers may not visit the rooms, floors, or living areas of the opposite sex. Commuters may not spend time in residence hall rooms.
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Supervision
Residence Hall campers are supervised at the assigned dormitory and Murphy Hall, and must report to all activities or seek permission to be elsewhere. The camp will only assume responsibility for commuters during classes or if the camper is participating in an evening activity. Parents, please be aware of camp ending times and areas to pick up your student. Commuters requiring disciplinary action while waiting for parents may be sent home.
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