School of Music Summer Camp

Camp registration for ages 10-18 begins Sunday evening after dinner at 7:00 p.m. Please plan to eat before you arrive on campus at Larsen Fine Arts Center. After registering, all students will attend opening ceremonies, camper orientation, ice breaker games and receive a snack. Parents may stay if desired but are not required. Commuters should be picked up at 9:00 p.m. Residents will get settled into their apartments and everyone will regroup in the morning for the official start of classes.

Camp registration for elementary campers ages 5-9 begins Monday morning at 7:45 a.m. Parents are welcome to stay for a brief orientation at 8:00 a.m. Campers will begin classes at 8:30 a.m.

Activities will begin each morning at 8:30 a.m. in Kresge Auditorium. Commuters and Day Camp participants should arrive each day between 8:00 and 8:20 a.m. Daily pick up for 5-9 year olds attending half-day camp will be at noon each day. Daily pick up for 7-9 year olds attending full-day camp will be at 5:00 p.m. each day.

Camp will conclude with a variety of performances Friday evening. More details will be released about these concerts as the date approaches.

8:30 a.m. – Camp opening jam
9:00 a.m. – Class 1
10:00 a.m. – Class 2
11:00 a.m. – Class 3
NOON – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – recreational activity
2:00 p.m. – Class 4
3:00 p.m. – Class 5
4:00 p.m. – Class 6
5:00 p.m. – Dinner & break
7:00 p.m. – Fun camp activity

*This is a general guideline. Actual layout of each camper’s day may vary depending on whether recreation activities are for the full camp together or divided into smaller groups. There will be roughly six class periods plus a recreational activity each day as well as a recreational activity in the evening. Other activities such as student and faculty performances may vary the schedule as well.

• Things to bring for the daytime:
  • Your instrument(s) (piano and percussion are provided)
  • Any music you are currently learning, composing, or want to work on
  • One or two pencils and a pen
  • A change of clothes in case of water games
  • A bottle of water – drinking fountains and water bottle filling station is available, but bring a bottle if you want to be able to take it with you throughout the day; we also will have some water bottles if campers forget, but supplying one of your own will help that emergency supply last throughout the week
  • Wear clothing that is comfy and easy to move in – please avoid anything that might be considered vulgar or offensive out of respect for each other, but appropriate shorts, t-shirts, or athletic gear is perfect
  • If you are a commuter without a meal plan, please bring lunch and any snacks or drinks you might want; a refrigerator and microwave are available
  • If you are 10+ years of age and are staying for evening activities but do not have a meal plan, please bring dinner too
  • Campers will have a locker to store things in, but some like to have a backpack or bag to tote things around during the day

• Things for overnight resident campers to bring:
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Bed linens and pillows – twin bed
  • Toiletries and anything you need to get ready for the day – remember soap to wash with and deodorant – we want to keep smelling clean all week 
  • Comfortable camp clothing for Monday – Friday with a few extras in case of water games
  • Sleep clothes
  • Swimwear and towel
  • At least two pairs of shoes – one athletic and one for the pool, more if personally desired
  • Phone charger (if applicable)
  • Necessary medicines in original bottle with instructions
  • Optional:
    • hangers
    • clip on or table light
    • drinks or snacks to have in the room
    • fan or sleep sound machine

Students will be housed in apartments with refrigerators and they may bring drinks and snacks, but they will have limited access to the apartments during daytime hours, so they should also bring a bag with them to carry items if desired to have them during the day.

Recreational activities will vary, but will include events such as:

• Hiking at Perry Farm,
• Bowling,
• Board games,
• Popcorn and a movie,
• A talent show,
• Miniature golf,
• A bonfire,
• Swimming,
• Rock wall climbing,
• Ping pong,
• Field house games,
• Ice cream sundae bar and more.

Content of all events at Olivet Nazarene University will uphold University standards of conduct. This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Refraining from coarse or obscene language and profanity
• Refraining from sexual innuendo
• Not promoting fornication, sexual promiscuity, adultery, pornography, homosexuality, or any form of sexual misconduct
• Not promoting use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, hallucinogenic drugs, or gambling
• Not promoting any other faith besides Christianity
• Alcoholic beverages, drugs, and fireworks are prohibited
• Smoking is prohibited in campus buildings and on campus grounds.
• Vehicles are prohibited anywhere on the inner campus.
• Shirts must be worn at all times.
• Shared rooms are limited to married couples, occupants of the same sex, or parent-child combinations.
• All individuals will abide by Illinois law, federal law, and University regulations regarding intoxicants, tobacco, and controlled substances. Firearms, weapons, ammunition, fireworks, explosives, and highly flammable materials are prohibited within the residence halls or buildings on the grounds.
• Bicycles are prohibited within the student rooms, public rooms, or hallways.
• Animals are prohibited in all locations on campus with the exception of animals trained to assist the disabled.
• Hot plates or similar appliances are prohibited in rooms.
• Remodeling or renovating of rooms or furniture, tampering with the electrical or mechanical fixtures in the rooms, placement of antennas or radios, televisions, etc. out of the windows, removal of or addition of furniture without arrangement with the Conference Director is prohibited.
• Attaching any object to any University premises by nail, screw, or alteration of the premises in any manner whatsoever without prior permission of the Conference Director is prohibited. Parking in the service or fire lanes is prohibited.
• Tampering with the fire system or fire fighting equipment is prohibited.
• Removal of lounge or common area furniture into individual rooms is prohibited without prior permission from the Conference Director.
• Bunking of beds and stacking furniture are prohibited.
• The use and unlocking of common area doors which are to be locked or unlocked at specific periods of time are prohibited. All external locks except the front door are to be locked at all times.
• Gambling or solicitation in any form is prohibited.
• Quiet hours shall be observed from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Rollerblading, skateboarding and using scooters are prohibited. Violators may have their equipment confiscated.
• Dancing on campus is prohibited.
• Burning candles anywhere on campus is prohibited.