What’s new?
This whole camp is new! and is being offered in response to the huge demand for attendance at our summer camp in Grass Valley. Because we’ve had to turn away so many would-be campers in the summertime, we are adding this winter camp so we can accommodate more people. Here is what will be different:
Location: This camp will be held in a new location, closer to the Bay Area, but in a very remote and beautiful place. The facility is Walker Creek Ranch (www.walkercreekranch.org), located about 25 minutes west of Petaluma.
Accomodations: Camping is available, though in February nights will be chilly and weather in general can range from lovely spring days to raging storms. RV’s are welcome, but there are no hook-ups, and depending on how many RV’s come, we may or may not be able to supply electricity to everyone. There are two choices of housing: “economy”, which is basically dorms with 8-10 people to each dorm; or “semi-private” rooms, which you share with one to three other people. Bathrooms are shared. Hot showers are there. If you want a room to yourself, it might be available also, but no guarantees on that, since there are a limited number of rooms—call for availability. There are two vacation rental houses five minutes away, others 10-15 minutes away in Marshall, and motels in Petaluma and Novato—see the FAQs page for more details.
Costs: This camp costs more than our summer camp, mainly because indoor lodging, which we need in the wintertime, is more expensive than camping, and because at this facility meals are included in all but the commuter rates. But scholarship assistance is still available as always for those who need it.
T-shirts: Once again, Karen Bell, our T-shirt designer, has come up with a great new shirt for us, based on a photo of Walker Creek Ranch. Shirts are black this year, with white lettering, and available in both men's and women's styles in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XX. They cost $15 (except XX, which is $20). If you are interested in a T-shirt, please let us know what size and style so we know how many of each to order. Order by Jan 10 to guarantee we'll have your size and style. You can pay for the shirt and pick it up at camp. You’ll have a great new shirt to wear, and proceeds benefit your music camp!
Carter-style guitar class: It’s been a while since we’ve offered this class, and it’s back! taught by Carol McComb. See the Instructors page for the class description of that, and all other classes.
Staff: All of our teachers hired for Wintercamp 2010 are tried-and-true former CBA Music Camp teachers who got great reviews from their students. See the instructors page for the complete line-up.
Fingerstyle guitar class: First time ever! we're offering a fingerstyle guitar class, taught by Steve Baughman, see Instructors page for details.
