Hamilton Branch NZ Suzuki Institute Summer Camp
Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano
15th – 18th January 2015
Totara Springs Christian Centre, 288C Taihoa North Rd, Matamata, New Zealand
Online enrolment opens at 5pm Friday 17th October & closes on Friday 7th November 2014
Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis so early enrolment is essential.
(PIANO is limited to 24 students.)
General Information
Venue
Totara Springs Christian Centre is situated in a beautiful setting, nestled at the foot of the Kaimai mountain
ranges in Matamata. There are 90 acres of park-like grounds and native bush with streams, walks and bush
trails. They have a large indoor sport and activity centre, as well as a large hot pool fed by natural hot springs.
The Suzuki Summer Camp is fully catered by the resident catering team and special dietary needs can be
accommodated. A range of fun, outdoor activities will be on offer as well.
The Camp is a great environment for learning, sharing and music enrichment with fun classes, concert
evenings, and a Twinkle Parade for our youngest performers.
Online Registration& Internet Payment
Enrolment for Summer Camp is only by online enrolment. The online enrolments open on Friday 17th
October. No enrolments can be accepted prior to this date. The closing date is Friday 7th November 2014.
However, we recommend you enrol early, especially piano students, as places are limited.
PAYMENT DETAILS
For Internet Banking: Account Name: NZSI Hamilton Branch, Westpac, 03-1556-0033179-00
Please include your Registration Number from the Online registration and your surname (ie 21 Jones). We are
no longer able to accept payment by cheque.
If you are unable to pay by Internet banking you can make payment at any branch of Westpac Bank.
Once you have registered for camp, you will receive an email that requires you to respond to confirm your
registration. If you do not receive this within 24 hours of enrolling there are two things you need to do. Firstly,
check your spam mail, and secondly send the organiser an email ([email protected]) so we can follow
this up.
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Accommodation & Food
On site accommodation is available in a variety of lodgings as listed below. Please leave a comment if there is
another family you have arranged to share accommodation with or wish to be near. Linen can be hired at $20
per person for the duration of your stay. This includes 2 single sheets, 1 duvet, 1 pillow, 1 pillow case and 1
towel.
We encourage you to bring a tent or caravan as there are lots of flat grassy places to camp. Caravans require a
reyrolle plug.
Cabins: There are 18 cabins that sleep up to 12 people per cabin. You will need to bring your own bedding
and pillows. There are shared bathroom facilities.
Please note: The cabin facilities are very basic.
Lodge: There are 25 lodge rooms that sleep 2-4 people. Lodge rooms share a lounge with tea and coffee
making facilities. There are shared bathroom facilities. Linen is provided. For larger families we can put you in
rooms next to each other in the Lodge.
Motels: There are 15 motel rooms available. These sleep 2-5 per room, with some motels having
interconnecting doors for larger families. Linen is provided.
Prices for 3 nights’ accommodation and food and also includes organised outdoor activities:
Age
Tent (unpowered)
Tent (with power)
Cabin
Lodge
Motel
Under 4 yrs
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
4-10 years
$100
$110
$140
$155
$170
11-14 years
$120
$140
$195
$240
$260
14+
$170
$190
$220
$280
$340
Food
The Suzuki Summer Camp is fully catered by the resident catering team. Self-catering is not allowed.
Special Dietary Needs
The Suzuki Summer Camp is fully catered by the resident catering team and special dietary needs can be
accommodated. When you are completing the registration page, please write in the comment box at the
bottom of the page if you have further dietary needs that are not in the drop-down box.
Allergies
If you or any member of your family has allergies, please write these allergies in the comments box on the
registration page.
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Camp T-shirts
A Summer Camp T-Shirt is available to be ordered. The design is below.
Price is $25 for any size.
kids
kids
kids
kids
kids
Size
kids xs
kids s
kids m
kids l
kidsxl
Age
2-4
4-6
6-8
10-12
14-16
width in cms
33
38
43
46
49
length in cms
46
51
56
61
66
womans
womans
womans
womans
womans
wmns S
wmns M
wmns L
wmns XL
wmns XXL
43
49
54
58
61
64
66
69
71
75
mens /unisex
mens /unisex
mens /unisex
mens /unisex
mens /unisex
mens S
mens M
mens L
mens XL
mens XXL
46
51
56
61
66
71
74
76
79
81
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Day Visitors
There is a camp charge ($15 per person per day or $45 per person for the total time at Camp) for all day
visitors not staying on site. It covers camp administration, use of amenities, and includes morning and
afternoon teas, and supper. Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment. This is in addition to the tuition fee
for all those not staying on site – students, family, siblings and other visitors.
If you are coming to camp everyday but you are not staying on site please choose the option OFFSITE when
choosing your accommodation option. You will be charged $45.00 per person for the total period of the camp.
If you are coming to camp for one or two days but are not coming to camp everyday please choose CASUAL
when choosing your accommodation option.
Casual Visitors
It is possible for other family members to come to camp part-time (for example, a parent and a non-playing
sibling might want to come for one night). On the registration page you need to indicate in the drop-down box
that a family member is “casual”. You will then be directed to an additional page where you will be able to
select individual meals and accommodation.
If you are coming to camp everyday but you are not staying on site please choose the option OFFSITE when
choosing your accommodation option. You will be charged $45.00 per person for the total period of the camp.
If you are coming to camp for one or two days but are not coming to camp everyday please choose CASUAL
when choosing your accommodation option.
Camp Arrival and Departure
Registration will be between 10-11am on Thursday 15th January 2014. Camp concludes at 4pm on Sunday 18th
January 2015 after the Play-out Concert.
Program start time
Welcome and Play in will be at 11am on Thursday the 15th.
Teaching will start after lunch on Thursday the 15th.
Individual lessons
Thirty minute individual lessons are available this camp. These lessons, which are one-on-one with a tutor, are
$45 per half hour. When you register online you can opt for individual lessons. These are held in the
afternoons. Due to the tight schedule and demand, individual lessons are likely to clash with the outdoor
activities. Please indicate on your registration who you want your child to have their individual lesson with.
Individual lessons fill quickly so they are filled on a first in-first served basis.
IMPORTANT: Individual lessons are likely to clash with afternoon outdoor activities. Students enrolling in
individual lessons will miss some or all of the scheduled outdoor activity if it falls at the time of their
individual lesson. Pre-booked individual lessons take priority to afternoon activities.
Child Supervision
Please ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times. All students must be accompanied by an
adult/guardian staying on site, who is responsible for them 24 hours/day.
Camp Singing
Each morning BEFORE breakfast we will have a group singing session which we invite all those attending camp
to participate in.
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Camp Roster
A small duty roster is a requirement of Totara Springs Christian Centre which relies on shared help in order to
provide its current pricing schedule. Notification of duties will be given out at the Camp registration desk and
these will also be posted at Camp on the information board.
Assistance required during camp
In the online registration there is section on ‘Assistance required during camp’.
At the start of camp we need helpers to (between 10-11am):
 Set up the teaching rooms
 Registration Desk - help hand out maps, name tags, and any camp information.
During camp we need people who can help with:
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First Aid.
Two parents for each afternoon concert to organise the children at the rehearsal and concert.
A team of adults that can help supervise the outdoor activities. You won’t have to supervise an
outdoor activity if your child has a concert rehearsal or a private lesson at that time.
If you are able to assist with camp, please type in the comments section of the enrolment for what you are
able to assist with.
Liability
Participation in the 2015 Totara Springs Suzuki Summer Camp is undertaken at your own risk. The Camp
organisers will not be liable for any damages resulting from, or in any way connected to the Camp.
Please note that Totara Springs Christian Centre is alcohol-free.
Summer Camp Program
Programs
We are offering graded programs at Suzuki ECE (Early Childhood Education), Junior, Standard and Advanced
levels.
Suzuki ECE – Daily Suzuki ECE class for children aged 0-4 years that are not playing an instrument yet
Junior Program – either Pre-Twinkler & Twinkler and including up to the 5th piece in Book 1 – all instruments
Standard Program - from 6th piece in Book 1 and above – all instruments
Advanced Program – for Book 10+ all instruments (students wishing to enroll to the advanced program need
to indicate this in the comments section of the enrolment form)
All students are expected to give a solo performance. Solo performances are considered an integral part of the
program as it provides an opportunity to perform and build confidence whilst learning concert etiquette. It is
expected that students dress in smart black and white clothes for their concerts.
Advanced Student Concert
The Advanced Student concert will be made up of students (school age) from the most advanced groups and
will be selected from these groups once enrolments have been received. The students will be notified in
advance and sent a form to be signed off by their teachers.
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Program Costs
Suzuki ECE
Junior
Standard
$40 (is 1 x tutorial class per day)
$120 (includes 1 x tutorial & 1 x non-reading enrichment class per day)
$230 (includes 1 x tutorial, 1 x group class, & 1 x enrichment class per day
(cellos – cello orchestra, violins – fiddling class, pianos - ensemble)
Advanced
$250 (includes 1 x tutorial class, 1 X advanced technique class, 1 x group class,
and 1 x advanced ensemble class).
Teacher Observation PD
$25 per day (includes Day Visitors’ fee) $75 for 3 days
(Sibling Discounts: There is a $20 discount on the program cost for siblings if more than one child attends from
a family.)
Explanation of Program Sessions
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Tutorial: Small groups of students at the same book level, refining tone production, musicality and
technique
Group Lesson: Revision of repertoire and consolidating important skills
Enrichment classes for all students: Non music readers (all instruments), will combine and work with
Jayne Tankersley. Violin students who are in Book 3 and above will do fiddling with Marion Burns.
Cello students will combine for cello orchestra. Piano students will do piano ensembles.
Suzuki ECE (0-4 years): The class provides opportunities for intellectual, social, emotional and physical
development, as well as lays the foundation for future Suzuki instrument classes. The music we use to
develop these skills are traditional folk songs, lullabies, and rhymes. One parent per child is required
for this class.
Music Reading Ability
Please consider your child’s music reading ability when completing the registration. Explanations of music
reading levels are below. Discuss with your teacher if you are unsure.
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None – Unable to read
Beginner – Just started reading
Fair – Good, but hesitant
Good – Confident, but one book level below current piece
Excellent – Confident, close to the level of current piece
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Summer Camp Tutors 2014
Violin/ Viola*:
Haruo Goto * (Sydney, Australia)
Annabel Harrison
Trudi Miles (Hamilton, NZ)
Rachel Braly (Waiheke Island, NZ)
Cello:
Takao Mizushima (Sydney, Australia)
Martin Griffiths (Hamilton, NZ)
Piano:
Sheila Warby (Sydney, Australia)
Christine Griffiths (Hamilton, NZ)
Enrichment – Fiddling:
Suzuki ECE :
(Early Childhood Education)
Enrichment for non-readers:
Marian Burns
Catherine Polglase (Hamilton, NZ)
Camp Singing:
Jayne Tankersley (Hamilton, NZ)
Piano Accompanists:
Tim Carpenter (Auckland, NZ)
Christine Griffiths (Hamilton, NZ)
Jayne Tankersley (Hamilton, NZ)
Professional Development
Teacher Observation
Teachers (including Suzuki and non-Suzuki teachers) are welcome to attend Camp to observe classes taken by
international and local tutors. The cost will be $25 per day. (Day Visitor charges are included).
Violin & Piano Teacher Training Programs
Violin – Unit 1B & Piano - Unit 1B
For teacher training information contact: Trudi Miles, NZSI Director of Teacher Training: [email protected]
Enrolment
Eligibility for Enrolment
To participate in the Camp, you must be a current member of your local Suzuki Branch. If you are not a
member, please join via the website www.suzuki.org.nz.members/index.html. Any membership enquiries
please email [email protected]. You must also be learning from a current registered Suzuki
teacher.
Confirmation
Your payment must be made with your enrolment by direct transfer to the:
Hamilton Branch bank account: 03-1556-0033179-00.
A full confirmation pack with further details regarding Camp will be sent to you in mid-December.
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CLOSING DATE – Friday 7th November 2014
LATE ENROLMENT WILL BE SUBJECTED TO AN ADDITIONAL $150 FEE IF SPACES PERMIT
Cancellations
Cancellations received in writing/by email by 28th November 2014 will be refunded, less a $100 administration
fee. Refunds paid after this date will be at the discretion of the camp committee.
Further Information
If you would like any further details regarding the camp, please contact:
Kirsty Waugh or Katherine Leamy
[email protected]
Never been to camp before? Here’s some more information…
The first day
Everyone arrives early (around 10am) and sets up their accommodation (motels, lodges, cabins, or tents), and
have a look around camp. We then have a health and safety talk by the camp, and then the play-in concert
about 11.30, followed by lunch. After that the kids go to classes. One adult is expected to attend the class with
each child.
Camp is busy!
Be warned…camp is busy. Breakfast is at 8.00am and then it’s into classes straight away at 8.30. Kids should be
ready for class before breakfast, and if you’re helping in the kitchen you need to be super-organised.
Everyone Meal-time rosters
Everyone over 10 years of age has a role to do on the roster – usually meal preparation, meal serving, setting
& clearing tables, & cleaning the dining room. It’s really important that everyone does their bit to make the
roster work and for camp meals to run smoothly. We need people to turn-up and be on-time for their duty.
The roster is on the noticeboard in the dining room.
Outdoor Activities
We run outdoor activities (bushwalks, tubing on the creek, flying fox and more) in the afternoon. These are not
compulsory. So if you feel your child is tired, needs a rest, or you have an individual lesson booked then you
can skip the activities. In the evening we have a teenagers fun program for secondary school aged children.
Again, it is at parents’ discretion whether they feel their children should partake in these activities.
We need parents to help supervise with the outdoor activities, and training is required. This will be
organised at camp. Most activities have staff as well, or a group of parents running the activity.
Concerts
Each day there are pre-dinner concerts and after-dinner concerts. This is a chance for all the kids to perform.
The children must go to their rehearsal (it’s on the schedule in the afternoon) so that they know the order they
are playing in and get to practice with the accompanist. We prefer that students are dressed smart and tidy for
their concert. We expect students to be in black and white with tidy black shoes for the play-out concert at the
end of camp.
Fun Concert
One night we have a fun concert, where families can show off their other talents. This could be singing,
dancing, skits, family groups, groups of friends. It’s all organised at camp, but do come prepared if you want to
be in it.
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