1. All Campers are expected to comply with the rules and policies of the camp.  Special permission can be granted only by the Camp Director.  Failure to abide by these policies can result in the student being sent home at any time with no refund.
2. Campers are not permitted to leave campus without permission of the Camp Director.
3. Students staying on campus are not permitted to ride in automobiles during camp, except with the written permission of the Camp Director and the students¹ parents.  Students who bring automobiles to camp must leave their keys in the Camp Office.  Local students who live off campus may drive to and from campus only.
4. Possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco of any form, unauthorized drugs or firearms, is forbidden.  Violators will be turned over to local law enforcement officials.
5. Campers may not date college students.
6. Campers are responsible for the cleanliness and the tidiness of their rooms.  Failure to keep rooms in order will result in students being assigned “extra duty” detail.
7. When room assignments have been made, students cannot change rooms until properly authorized to do so by the Camp Director, and the proper counselor.  This will not be done during the registration process, but after the evening meeting
8. Furniture must not be moved from one room to another.
9. Students are not permitted in dormitory rooms of students of the opposite sex.  (Students may visit the lobby areas of the dorms during free-time.)
10. Camp social activities are “closed” to non-campers.
11. Students are required to attend all camp activities.
12. All Camp students are required to observe “wake-up call” and “lights out.”
13. Certain areas of the campus are off limits to campers.  Students should avoid areas of the campus not being used by the ACC Choir Camp.
14. Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, and bicycles will not be permitted.

Students will be financially responsible for any damage or vandalism to their dorm rooms during their stay at camp.  Rooms are inspected prior to check in and again before the students leave to go home. Cafeteria Meal times are: Breakfast  7:30- 8:00AM  Lunch  11:45AM to 12:30 PM Dinner 4:30 -5:30PM Shoes, shorts/pants/skirt, and a full length shirt are required.

A student’s appearance and attire should reflect an acceptable common standard that promotes decency, cleanliness, and safety.  There are many details and styles of clothing that cannot be covered in the dress code.
A student’s appearance and dress shall not disrupt or contribute to disruption of the educational process or interfere with rights or opportunities of others to learn or teach.  Any apparel (defined as garment or jewelry) which is likely to create a disruption of classroom or camp activity is prohibited.  Such apparel includes, but is not limited to:

1. Apparel that depicts or promotes illegal activities, racism, violence, etc.
2. Apparel that is revealing i.e. showing cleavage, stomachs, or shorts less than fingertip length.
3. Apparel that is obscene or vulgar.
4. Apparel that depicts or promotes the use of drug, alcohol, or tobacco products.
5. Apparel that is deemed gang related
6. Apparel that presents concerns regarding safety or health issues.

SPECIFIC EXAMPLES THAT MAY NOT BE WORN AT ACC CHOIR CAMP ARE:

1. Apparel that is revealing or suggestive (i.e. bare midriffs or cleavage)
2. Spandex or skin tight pants or shorts with no shorts worn over them.
3. Shorts, skirts or dresses less than finger-tip length.
4. Garments with pictures, slogans, names of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or bars.  Also garments with suggestive slogans or pictures.
5. Apparel that depicts or promotes illegal activities, racism, violence, brutality, or harming or insulting other people.

If a camper is in violation of the dress code, then the ACC staff may ask the camper to change into more appropriate attire.  ACC reserves the right to add or make changes to the dress code policy if deemed necessary.

Additional Information - ACC 2008

Please be sure to remember to pack tennis shoes, socks, athletic shorts, and an old white t-shirt for Game Night.  (Counselors will be painting the old white t-shirts with team colors so be sure to bring a shirt that you don’t mind getting paint on.)

• HEALTH/RELEASE FORM COMPLETED IN INK ON BOTH SIDES.  NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO ATTEND CAMP WITHOUT THIS.
• CHECK MADE TO ACC, INC. FOR THE BALANCE OF YOUR TUITION
• YOUR $40 KEY DEPOSIT AND VOICE LESSON FEES IF APPLICABLE
• BED LINENS / BLANKETS
• TOWELS
• TOLIETRIES
• TELEPHONE (A CALLING CARD)
• ALARM CLOCK
• ENOUGH CLOTHES/SHOES FOR THE WEEK (BE SURE TO PACK A PAIR OF TENNIS SHOES, SOCKS, ATHLETIC SHORTS AND AN OLD WHITE T-SHIRT FOR GAME NIGHT.)

A GREAT ATTITUDE

Registration: Registration for the camp will be held Monday, July 14, 2007 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.  Upon arrival on campus, go directly to the SNOW FINE ARTS lobby where you will register and receive your room key.  *Please unpack your items after check-in to keep the lobby area as clear as possible.

Registration Process:  At registration students will pay: the remainder of the amount due for tuition; the $40 room key deposit; and for optional private voice lessons. ALL OF THIS CAN BE IN ONE CHECK. ALL CHECKS WILL BE DEPOSITED AND THE KEY DEPOSIT RETURNED IN CASH AT THE END OF CAMP.  Room assignments will be received at this time.  The cost for tuition is       (less the $75.00 deposit).  All checks should be made payable to Arkansas Choral Connection, Inc. (ACC INC.)   Early arrivals cannot be accommodated. Following registration campers should check into their dorm rooms.

Room Key Deposits: A room key deposit of $40 is required of all campers staying on campus.  This is what UCA charges us if a room key is lost. This deposit will be returned at check-out when the student¹s room key is turned in.  This deposit may be included in the tuition check.  There is a $40 fee for lost room keys.

Private Voice Lessons:  A student may schedule one or two private voice lessons ($20 each).  Payment for the exact amount will be taken at registration.  This amount is non-refundable if the student misses or cancels a lesson. 

Health Record:  All campers and staff must have an official Camp Health Record on file with UCA and ACC, Inc.  The enclosed Health/Release Form must be turned in by each camper at registration.  Students cannot be allowed to stay at the camp if they do not have a Health/Release/Liability Form on file.  Please DO NOT mail this form prior to the camp.  The form should be completed in ink. In case of emergency or illness, campus security will be contacted and the student will then be taken to the campus health center or to Conway Memorial Hospital, depending on the hour of day/night and the severity of the illness/injury.

Miscellaneous Charges:    Replacement of lost room key - $40 – Replacement of lost name tag - $1.00 – Team Colors- $1.00

Spending Money and Valuables:  Students are discouraged from having large amounts of cash with them.  UCA offices are unable to cash personal checks.  We suggest that you do not send cash through the mail during camp.  In addition, we recommend you consider carefully how much money you send, as your child¹s extra activities can be encouraged or discouraged by the total amount of money you send.  (i.e.  eating in the Student Union, ordering out for pizza, etc.)

Housing:  All students will be housed in air-conditioned dormitories.  All students will be assigned a counselor for supervision in the dormitory.  Students will be housed two to a room (no exceptions for three or more).   (Dormitories are subject to change due to UCA and availability of dorms) 

Camp Discipline:  All students are expected to adhere to the rules, regulations, and policies of the camp and UCA.  Students who fail to do so may be requested to return home without a refund of fees.  Please read the Camp Rule Sheet carefully with your child before sending him/her to camp.

Wearing Apparel:  Students may wear typical school clothing as they wear at home.  Shorts are permitted.   All clothing must be "tasteful" and should not distract from activities at the camp.  The final say on clothing is up to the head counselors and the Camp Director.  (See attached dress code guidelines.) Building regulations require that students wear shoes in all campus buildings.  Students will wear their camp t-shirt and shorts or jeans for the Final Concert.

Orientation Assembly:  There will be an assembly on Sunday at 4:00 for all choir campers in the IDA WALDRON AUDITORIUM located in the OLD MAIN Building.  This is a required assembly for all campers.

Select Ensembles:  Auditions for ensembles will be held on Sunday evening after dinner.   Available ensembles are: Sr. Mixed; Sr. Girls; Jr. Girls. The audition will consist of vocalization and tonal memory.  It is not something to be scared about!! 

Special Permission:  Camp students are not allowed to date college students. Also, if a parent plans on taking their child off campus for any reason during the week, we ask that this be arranged in advance at the Sunday registration.  As a protection to your child, campers will only be allowed to leave campus with their parents.  Parents will be asked to sign their child out and also sign the child back in when returning.

Off Campus Students:  Off campus students are NOT permitted in the dorms after 6:00 p.m.  Off campus students are NOT permitted to drive their cars between classes.  All campers are required to attend assemblies and concerts, go through the registration process on Sunday and they must also have a Health/Release/Liability Form on file.

Keepsake Videos:  A DVD of the week’s activities and concerts will be available.  Students may use their room key deposit to purchase DVD’s at the end of the week.

Audio CD:   An audio cd of the Final Concert will be mailed to each camper or given to their choir director for distribution.  This cd is included in the tuition fee.

Final Concert:  The final concert will be performed on Saturday, July 19, at 3:00 p.m. in Reynolds Auditorium at UCA.  Parents and relatives are encouraged to attend.  The concert is also open to the general public.  Students will be given their Choir Camp T-shirt prior to the final concert.  Students should wear their choir camp t-shirts and shorts or jeans for the concert.

Check Out Procedure:  Camp officials will instruct students on Check Out Procedure.  Students will check out of their dorms after the Final Concert. They are responsible for having their room clean and free of trash before they may check out.  The room will be inspected by their floor counselor and room keys will be turned in to the floor counselor after which they will receive a clearance form to proceed to the lobby and can get their key deposit back.   There will be absolutely NO early check out allowed as all counselors and faculty are involved in the Final Concert.

Lost Items:  Arkansas Choral Connection, Inc. and/or UCA will not be responsible for lost or left items even though every effort will be made to return any items found.  Please check the camp office for lost items.  Having a name on all items will help us to get them to the rightful owner.  Again, students are discouraged from bringing valuable items (such as jewelry, etc.) to camp.

Refund Policy:  Arkansas Choral Connection, Inc. has a refund policy as follows:  The $75.00 deposit is non-refundable.  $100.00 of the total amount is refundable up through Wednesday of the camp week. Requests for refunds must be made in writing.  Refunds will only be granted for illness or family emergency.  Under no circumstances will refunds be made because of homesickness.

Returned Checks:  ACC, Inc.  has a returned check policy as follows:  A $25.00 fee will be assessed for any check returned for insufficient funds.  Payments not made within 15 working days will be turned over to the Prosecuting Attorney.