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Washington National Cathedral Choir Camp 2016

For more information, please download the Choir Camp 2016 Handbook found in Library and Downloads.

For pictures and updates, please view our Chorister Facebook Page!

Important Information

HEALTH AND PERMISSION FORMS – Please have all required health forms completed through the appropriate school. 

MEALS – All meals will be provided by the Roslyn Retreat Center, except dinner at Kings Dominion.  If a special diet is required, please alert the Music Office before the start of Choir Camp.

SNACKS – In addition to meals, snacks will be provided to choristers each day. Choristers should NOT bring food items/candy etc. to camp. No food is allowed in the choristers’ rooms.

ELECTRONICS – Only 11 th  and 12 th  Grade students may bring electronics for communication and educational purposes.  Electronics are not to be taken out of the rooms unless given permission by Faculty/Staff during side trips and/or Talent Show material.  However, all choristers and parents will have access to communicate through staff devices. 

SPECIAL EVENTS –

  • Community service at Anna Julia Cooper School and Hilliard House
  • Eucharist at All Saints Episcopal Church
  • Kings Dominion
  • Concert at River Road Baptist Church – Parents are welcome to attend concert on Monday, August 29 th  at 7:00 PM
  • Talent Show

SOCIAL MEDIA – Staff will post updates and pictures through the Chorister Facebook Page throughout the week. 

 

Packing List

Everyday Clothing:
Short sleeved shirts
Shorts
Long pants or jeans
Sweatshirt or Long Sleeve shirt or light jacket
Play/sports clothes (include clothes that can get wet)
Tennis Shoes
Pajamas or sleeping clothes
Socks & underwear
***Rain gear***
For Community Service:
Work clothes: T-shirt, shorts, shoes (closed-toe) and socks

Choir uniform: (Must have for Sunday Service and Monday’s Concert)
Boys:
Blazer
Tie
Chorister Oxford Shirt
Grey Pants
Black socks and Shoes
Girls:
Blazer
Chorister Oxford Shirt
Grey Skirt
Beige (Neutral) Stockings
Black Dress Shoes
 
Toiletry Items, miscellaneous:
Soap, Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Deodorant, Shampoo & Conditioner
Hair dryer
(Towels, washcloths, bathmat, pillowcase, sheets and blankets are provided)
Medications: 
Please have all medications (Rx and over the counter) in original containers, and enclosed in a large zip-loc bag along with directions. Put chorister’s name on the bag.
Do Bring, if you wish…
Talent show props, instruments, etc.
Sports equipment, board games, cards
Book / something to do on the bus
Water bottle!!!
 
 
 
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water bottle
Do Not Bring
Phone or other electronics
Food/Candy
Flashlight
Knives (including Swiss army), lighters, matches or other weapons