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Hotchkiss Summer Guitar Camp 2015
2015 Guitar Camp Registration Form
Location: Hotchkiss Hall, 10 miles north of Manning.
Camping: available outside the Hall, $80/week without power or $120/week with power (first come, first served).
Campers (& any guests) must be 18 years of age to stay unsupervised at the hall camping area.
Condy Meadows Golf Course Camping: pre-reg sites with water/power, 1/2 mile from the Hall (836-2176).
Camp Begins Sunday, July 5th. Registration desk opens at 1:00 p.m. Orientation will begin at 3 pm.
There will be activities and demonstrations & students will select their lesson groups for the week.
Welcome Barbeque will be hosted Sunday at 5 pm - hotdogs, drinks and desert will be supplied. Please
bring a “finger food” to share.
Camp ends Saturday, July 11th with clean up and a closing prayer circle.
Please bring your meals and snacks. A small canteen is available for snacks/drinks/ice cream treats.
Talent Show - Friday at 6:30 pm… this is a good evening to invite guests/family.
Name:
Other evening activities: optional recording, swimming (Manning Pool) & a movie (Aurora Theatre 2011)!
Guitar Beginner
___ Guitar Intermed/Advanced ___
More Info By Email after you register!
Banjo Basics
___ Banjo Picking
Mandolin for fun
___ Bluegrass Mandolin ___
Instruction Team, Registration Information
Instructors: A team of up to 17 instructors will provide instruction in guitar, banjo,
mandolin, ukulele, fiddle, bass and vocal harmony in group settings. The majority
of classes focus on acoustic guitar but there will be small group lessons on many
other instruments/areas as noted above. Electric/rock guitar lessons are offered
each day as well. Our feature instructors will be Greg Loewen from Valleyview
and Ron Mercer from Edmonton. Both have proven to be passionate, patient,
popular and proficient in many instruments and styles of music! You will love
them—we do!!
Please register early! Only those registrations that have been submitted with a
cheque (post date your cheque for May 1, 2015) are considered “confirmed.”
Please note—there is no charge for cancellations before May 1st. After May 1st
there is a $60 cancellation fee. After June 27, there is no refund provided.
Please bring: guitar and/or other instruments, spare set of strings, a few pencils
& and lots of good-natured enthusiasm! An electric tuner is also a good idea!
Email:
Age:
Phone #
Address:
Town/Postal Code:
Please indicate areas of interest to help with our
planning. You will update this at camp!
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Bass Guitar Beginner ___ Bass Guitar Intermediate ___
Ukulele for Fun!
___ Fiddle For Fun!
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Additional classes on singing, guitar licks,
harmony etc will also be offered.
List the names of other participants on a
separate paper. Please enclose a cheque for
the total amount payable to GUITAR CAMP.
If under 18, parent signature required.
Cost per student is $260.
Preliminary Waiver
I will be signing a second waiver at the camp on July
5, 2015. This initial waiver states that I hereby release the staff and associates of Manning Summer
Guitar Camp 2015 for the responsibility of any accident or illness for myself/my child during the period
of July 5-11, 2015.
Signature__________________________
Tear off and mail back
ONLY this 1/3 of the form.
Keep the rest for your information.
How does it work at this camp?
Chording, strumming, finger picking and vocal
harmony classes are held as assemblies. Many
classes are offered at different levels. No experience required and you do not have to read music to attend! You can be a beginner, intermediate or advanced musician and still find classes
that will be at your level! There will also be specialized workshops, morning prayer, and a
whole bunch of other fun, collaborative activities. Our participants give our camp stellar
reviews……..! We work hard to provide you
with a fun and exciting week that builds you
up both musically and as a person!
Sessions on mandolin, banjo, rock guitar, electric bass, ukulele, fiddle, vocals/harmony are
often incorporated into the program. Bring your
instruments!
What kind of music will we play?
Music will include a variety of folk, golden oldies,
rock, bluegrass, sacred, and popular songs. We
like the same music you like!
How can I help out?
There are many volunteer opportunities that you
will hear about via email. We welcome your help!
Mail registrations with post
dated cheque for $260 to:
GUITAR CAMP,
Box 1567, Grimshaw, AB T0H 1W0
For further information call
780 836 5287
or email lsnyder@telusplanet.net
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!
Register before June 1 if possible as we are making
plans! Post date your cheque for May 1, 2015:
$260/participant payable to “GUITAR CAMP”
$60 is non-refundable after May 1.
After June 27, there is no refund.
Confirmations sent by email in the spring!
You will be notified BY EMAIL if camp is cancelled
or if your reg. is not accepted because camp is full.
2015
(Manning, AB)
Theme:
THIS CAMP IS...
 A unique opportunity for teens/adults who want to
learn instrumental basics; as well we offer separate
advanced technique classes!
 Lots of playing and singing, friendship and laughter,
all while improving your musicianship.
 Non-threatening, helpful, welcoming. A family
atmosphere in a faith-based environment.
 A rare opportunity that will happen from Sunday,
July 5to Saturday, July 11, 2015 just 10 miles north
of Manning, Alberta at the Hotchkiss Hall!
 Campfires, sing-a-longs, new friends, old friends,
feeling renewed in mind and spirit!
 Let us know if you would like to learn something
special e.g. blues guitar, flatpicking, dobro, etc and
we’ll see what can be done!
CROSSROADS
NORTH
Do you know someone who wants a reg
form? Email them this one or send them to
www.guitarcamp.pbworks.com
July 5-11, 2015
REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE
MONEY FOR LESSONS, INSURANCE,
& GUITAR CAMP BOOK.
NOT COVERED: THE COST OF OPTIONAL
RECORDING OF A SONG—PAY FOR THIS AT CAMP!
Guitar
Camp
We’re looking for new music for the 2015 edition
of our book. Send your suggestions!
New Music Deadline: March 30, 2015
Hotchkiss Hall
(10 miles North of Manning, Alberta)