Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp 2010
Session #1, July 11-17, 2010; Session #2, July 18-24, 2010
Updated 1/19/2010
Registration Information
Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp is open to students who will have completed grades five through eleven by July 2010 and who would enjoy the opportunity to explore and to develop an interest in the visual and performing arts. The Sly Park Environmental Education Center (SPEEC) in Pollock Pines, California, is the camp site. Scholarships are available for campers needing financial assistance. Please complete the general scholarship application forms found at the end of the packet and submit it as indicated no later than March 19, 2010.On January 19, 2010, families can obtain registration packets at these locations:
- http://www.sugarloafcamp.com at Registration Forms,
- El Dorado County schools,
- El Dorado County Office of Education, Building A, Reception Desk,
- Julie Bush, Sugarloaf Registrar, at 530-622-7130 ext 2253.
El Dorado County students receive first priority until February 14th. On February 15th all other applicants will be considered.
Registration Procedures
The registration process this year is designed to be a quicker and more effective process. Please read through all points carefully and call the registrar if you have questions. Some majors such as photo and video fill on the first day. Please make sure to be present for in-person enrollment if you want the best opportunity of your child receiving a spot in his/her first choice major.
- Walk-in registration will be held on Saturday, February 6th, at the El Dorado County Office of Education, 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, in Conference Room B-2. Doors open at 10:00am.
- Early arrivals may wait outside of the conference room. Please do not arrive before 9:30am. Admittance to registration will end at 11:30am.
- Those attending registration may only enroll members from one immediate family. Parents/guardians may have someone else register their children as long as that person is not enrolling other children.
- Sugarloaf staff will start at the front of the line distributing cards with the major class and elective to each person in line. If a desired class is filled, the staff and registrant will work to find an alternative.
- After receiving cards for majors and electives, registrants may move to the registration tables where the staff will check forms and collect payments.
- Once your registration has been processed and accepted, you will receive a confirmation letter.
Notes:
- Mailed-in registration will be considered after in-person enrollment has taken place.
- Out-of-County applications will be considered on Monday, February 15th.
- Any special circumstances should be cleared with the Sugarloaf Registrar at least 48 hours prior to in-person enrollment. 530-622-7130 x2253.
- If you require special assistance in the registration process, please contact the Sugarloaf Registrar at least 48 hours prior to in-person enrollment.
The registration packet has been converted to a fillable pdf file and requires your computer to have Adobe Reader which can be downloaded for free. Please click the links below to open the pdf files, enter your campers information onto the form, and then click the "print form" button.
- Part 1 - General Registration Packet including the Emergency Information, Camper Behavior Agreement & Bill of Rights, and Permission to Photograph Your Child Forms
- Part 2 - Major Registration Forms
- Part 3 - Elective Class Registration Form
- Part 4 - Clothing Order Form (optional)
- Part 5 - Scholarship Application Form (optional)
Click here to print the entire registration packet.
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Camp Dates for 2010
Session One will be from July 11th to July 17th, with the Concert Bands (Advanced, Concert, Symphonic), Visual Arts, Theater Arts, & Photography I (Black & White Film), and Photography II (Digital Photography/Multimedia Presentation). Session Two, which offers the Jazz Bands (Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble), Visual Art, Theater Arts, Textile Arts, Chorale, Dance, Photography I (Black & White Film), Photography II (Digital Photography/Multimedia Presentation), and Video Arts will be from July 18th to JULY 24th.* * * * * * * * * *
Tuition Fees for 2010
Camper fees for all programs except Photography I (Black & White Photography) will be $440.00. Photography I camper fees (due to the costs of materials and waste control) will be $460.00. A $100 deposit per camper must accompany the application to begin the registration process. Deposit checks will NOT be deposited until attendance is confirmed. Monthly payment plans are available upon request. We do not send invoices. You are responsible for submitting your balance before the May 14th deadline. Campers will not be allowed to attend camp if fees are not paid in full. No discounts apply, but scholarships are available in many cases. Please be sure to apply for a scholarship if you need financial assistance with camper fees.* * * * * * * * * *
Registration Check List
To apply for Sugarloaf 2010, submit all materials listed below. Forms must be complete with required signatures. Registrations without proper signatures will not be considered. Class enrollments are based on these registration criteria and are approved on a “first come, first served” basis.
Due at the Time of Registration
- Cash, check or money order deposit of $100 payable to the El Dorado County Office of Education
- Completed and signed General Information form
- Completed and signed Emergency Information form
- Completed and signed Camper Behavior Agreement/Bill of Rights form
- Completed and signed Permission to Photograph Your Child form
- Completed Major Class Application form with teacher signature, if required
- Completed Elective Class Application form
- Clothing order form (Optional)
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Confirmation Letter
Once your registration has been processed and accepted, you will receive a confirmation letter . Please keep this letter in a safe place as it will contain information on the session attending, major, electives, and payment balance.If you have been placed on a waiting list, you will be contacted with the status of your application.
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Deadlines
February 6, 2010 Registration accepted for walk in enrollment of El Dorado County students February 8, 2010 Mail in registration accepted for El Dorado County students February 15, 2010 Out of county registration is accepted March 19, 2010 Priority deadline for scholarship applications May 14, 2010 Fee balance due for all campers June 1, 2010 Camper Information Packet available on the website www.sugarloafcamp.com June 1, 2010 Final day to submit refund/cancellation request for a refund of $100 deposit * * * * * * * * * *
Payment & Mailing Information
Final payment is due for all campers on May 14, 2010. Campers will not be able to attend camp if this fee is not paid in full. If your plans change and you cannot attend camp, please notify us immediately, as we often have eager students on waiting lists. As a reminder, your final day to request a refund of your deposit is June 1, 2010. If you have any questions, contact Julie Bush at (530) 622-7130 ext 2253.
Mail payment and make checks payable to:
EDCOE, Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp
6767 Green Valley Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(please write camper name(s), on the check)* * * * * * * * * *
Camper Information Packet
On June 1, 2010 the Camper Information Packet will be available on line. Review this information closely, as it contains important information you will need to know to have a successful camp experience.
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The Sugarloaf Experience
Sugarloaf campers enter a world for a week where everything is fine arts. Our staff, the site and your children create an amazing situation where the value of music, art, dance, drama, photo, video and chorale is placed second only to the friendships and camaraderie developed during the week. The Sugarloaf day begins at 6:30am and “lights out” is at 10:00pm after the evening campfire program. Mix in breakfast, snack, elective, lunch, recreation period, dinner, evening class and campfire, and your child will love every minute!* * * * * * * * * *
Instruction
Campers choose a major class as well as an elective with two major class meetings and one elective class on most days. Photo and Video students continue their major class during elective period and do not have a separate elective. Major classes meet for almost four hours of instruction each day except on the first and last days of camp. Electives meet for over an hour Monday-Friday and give students a chance to explore new interests.* * * * * * * * * *
Living Groups
Campers live within same-sex and age/grade groups. An adult counselor lives with eight to twelve campers and oversees them at meals, organized events and in their living space overnight. Campers may request cabin mates and our staff will attempt to honor them if they meet age/sex requirements and if there is space available* * * * * * * * * *
Meals
The SPEEC site food service staff will provide three balanced meals in an enclosed cafeteria. Fresh fruit is available during snack time as well as during meals. Drinking water is available throughout the day. Snacks and drinks are also available from the Sugarloaf Camp store during recreation period.* * * * * * * * * *
Activities
Each afternoon, campers have over three hours of recreation and leisure time. Whether they choose a group activity or an individual activity organized by our Activities staff, they will have a blast! Campers can also take a shower or work on their class assignments during this period. Each night after class, we offer an evening program for campers, counselors and staff with singing, a night hike and talent showcases where campers and staff perform on stage. Through songs, skits and storytelling, campers and staff share their interests in artistic expression outside of structured learning.* * * * * * * * * *
Staff
We hire certified teachers and experienced instructors who have proven their skill and teaching expertise in the fine arts. The teacher-to-student ratios are discipline specific and ensure that students receive individual and group instruction as appropriate. Many staff members were Sugarloaf campers and bring years of professional expertise as well as the Sugarloaf culture with them. All teachers, counselors and staff members are subjected to fingerprinting and Department of Justice background checks.* * * * * * * * * *
Final Performance
We finish each week of camp with a final performance for family and friends. Our morning on the final day of camp showcases camper music and chorale, theater and dance performances and an outdoor gallery for art, photography and video students. This is a fun time to see what Sugarloaf campers have accomplished in their week in the woods!* * * * * * * * * *
Should you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Sugarloaf Registrar, Julie Bush at (530) 622-7130 x2253. We look forward to seeing you in July!