What are the dates of Camp Electric?
You can choose from the following:
Nashville, Tennessee: July 17 - 21, 2011
Cedarville, Ohio: July 24 - 28, 2011
What is a typical day?
Each day Camp Electric will start with a worship service. Worship services include praise and worship and also a word from a gifted speaker. Worship will take place every morning and kick off our day; we want the tone of the camp to be not only about the talents we have been given, but also about giving those talents back to Christ. The rest of the day will be filled with sessions for the entire camp group, instrument specific sessions with other students that play in your specific instrument track, and smaller sessions broken down into levels of experience on your instrument. You will also have free time each evening where you will have the opportunity to choose from various activities or just choose to chill out with friends. Each night will end with a concert from a top Christian band.
Where will Camp Electric be held?
Trevecca Nazarene University (TNU) in Nashville, TN is the host location of our July 17-21, 2011 camp. www.trevecca.edu. Not only will this university provide a secure environment, but it is located in the heart of Music City. The address for TNU is 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210. There is a campus map located on Trevecca Nazarene's website.
Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH is the location of our July 24-28, 2011 camp. www.cedarville.edu. The campus' centralized northern location offers 400-acres of beautiful grounds and facilities for students to enjoy at Camp Electric. The address is 251 N. Main Street, Cedarville, OH 45314. There is a campus map located on Cedarville Univeristy's website listed above.
Why do we do Camp Electric this way?
Most churches and youth groups have a worship team or praise band. Camp Electric has designed its program to come along side the local church to assist in the development and growth of Christian musicians. While Camp Electric is only one week, we package what we believe will be the necessary tools and resources to help each individual/band in their development to attain to the highest level of musicianship.
What is the difference between Camp Electric and other music camps?
Camp Electric’s belief is that actual music (no lyrics) is amoral; That is, neither moral nor immoral. However, song lyrics have the ability to speak life or death. The main difference of our camp is that we encourage all of our students, whether they are pursuing secular or Christian music, to pursue their walk with Christ first. We actually encourage all types of music-Christian and secular. With that said, we also teach kids that the lyrics we meditate on and the artists we admire do matter. There will be no explicit lyrics at Camp Electric or admiration for artist that use them. In addition, all instructors at Camp Electric have personally given their testimony of Jesus Christ and seek to use their music to glorify Him.
How old to I have to be to attend?
Students must be between the ages of 13 and 18 at the time of camp, to attend Camp Electric.
Can a musician come by himself/herself?
Since this is a specialty camp, many musicians will come by themselves. In fact, the majority of students who attend Camp Electric come by themselves. Whether you are with a group or by yourself, we'd love to have you!
Can I request to room with a friend while at Camp Electric?
Yes. Please let us know of your roommate requests at the time you register on the registration form. Please only request someone you know has or will be registering for Camp Electric and for the same session you have registered for. You can list multiple requests, but please address in order of priority. We will do our best to accommodate, but we never promise that all requests can be fulfilled. See lodging question for room setup information. No roommate requests can be made or changed after April 1st.
What type of lodging is provided?
Camp Electric uses both dorm housing and hotel housing as needed. Dorm housing is located on the campus of the university and is only available for a limited number of students. There are a few different setups for the dorm lodging areas. We have community lodging, which is typically two roommates to a room and a common area which is shared with multiple other students. Another set up is more of a suite design, where two rooms adjoin together by a bathroom - this set up holds four students in each suite. Students cannot choose their specific dorm type or layout.
Hotel housing will be used as needed and may not be used at both camp locations. Students staying in hotel housing will be transferred with chaperones twice a day, in the morning and at night. The bus transfer to and from the hotel has already been included in the registration fee. The registration fee is based on 4 students to a room in the hotels. For an additional fee, students may select to stay 2 students per room in the hotels. The charge for this is an additional $195. This option will be available only based upon need, at both camp locations.
Are there any scholarships available?
There are no scholarships available at this time. We recommend raising support through your local church, friends and family. We think a great idea would be to have your band put on a concert to raise the funds!
How do I register?
You can register online by clicking the registration tab at the top of the web site. If you have any questions about your registration please call us at 800.755.0242.
