Back To Nature Music Camp 2012

July 7 to July 14  (8 Day Camp)               
   

Location: Philpott Lake, Henry County, Virginia
1058 Philpott Dam Road
Bassett, VA 24055
Ages: 6 to 17
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

The Back To Nature Music Camp is a summer camp for children ages 6 to 17 years old with a goal to develop music instrument skills, songwriting, music technology, and also to teach environmental education programs. The camp accepts beginners to advanced skill levels and the campers receive personal and group instruction from professional songwriters and musicians. The camp is held in an outdoor camping environment to build self esteem, character, and a love for nature and a respect for the environment. Other fun activities include swimming, hiking, kayaking, and more.

Music Instruction Includes: Guitar (acoustic and electric), bass guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, fiddle, violin, voice, and songwriting.

Environmental Education Programs Include:
Army Corps of Engineers - Tour of Philpott Dam Exhibit & History of Philpott Lake presented by Ranger Craig "Rocky" Rockwell
Virginia Water Safety Coalition - Water Safety presented by Ranger Ernie Shephard
Dan River Basis Association - Tub of Bugs presented by Wayne Kirkpatrick
Dan River Basin Association - River Walk presented by Brian Williams and Krista Hodges
Virginia Master Naturalist - Don't Touch That presented by Lynn Pritchett and others
Friends of Philpott - Kayak Instruction - Presented by Linda Drage and others

Click Here to see the 2012 Back To Nature Music Camp Staff

If you are interested in volunteering at the Back To Nature Music Camp please contact our office at 276-224-0485.

Registration is on a first come basis. Deadline to register is May 18, 2012.
On Site Camping Rate = $400 (We supply heavy duty tents, 3 meals, snacks, and beverages)
Off Site Day Only Rate = $250 (Commute from home and get fed lunch and a snack)

• Registration Form (Click to download)
• Health History Form: (Click to download - Must be filled out before attending camp)

We R Indie would like to thank the Army Corp of Engineers and the Friends of Philpott nonprofit for helping us in making this campground available for our 2012 music camp sessions. The private campground facility is located right on the lake near the Welcome Center.  It is surrounded by a beautiful woodland area and has hiking trails that meander around the lake shores. The facility is handicapped accessible and has covered shelter, indoor showers and bathrooms, nice level campsites, a basketball court and a volleyball area. The children will also have access to a swimming area. 

Living on site in the tent village will build self esteem and independence and a respect for nature and the environment. If you are concerned that your child is not ready to stay away from home for a week, then you have the option to enroll them in the off site day camp where you will drop them off at 8:30 AM and pick them up at 5:00 PM each day. Both On-Site and Off-Site Campers will have fun interacting with other children interested in music and performing together. At the end of each camp session we will have a cookout and a Grand Show where the camp attendees as well as the instructors will perform in front of family, friends, and supporters of the IndieKIDZ programs.

Back To Nature Music Camp Daily Schedule
Saturday - July 7
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM – On Site Kids Check In & Tent Get Tent Mate Assignments
10:30 AM to 11:00 PM – Day Kids Check In
11:15 AM to 12:30 PM – Instructor Introductions & Go Over Camp Rules
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM – Virginia Master Naturalist presents “Don’t Touch That” an educational program on plants, insects, spiders, and reptiles that are toxic or poisonous.
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM – 1st Instrument Choice – Divide into groups according to main instrument choice to determine skill level. Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Fiddle/Violin, Mandolin, Keyboards, Drums & Percussion, Voice
5:00 PM – Day Kid Pick Up
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM – Dinner
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM – Showers
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Campfire Music Fun & Songwriting
10:00 PM – Into Tents & Lights Out by 10:30 PM
Sunday - July 8
7:30 AM – Rise & Shine & Stretch
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM – Straighten Tents for Inspection
8:30 AM – Day Kid Drop Off
9:00 AM to 10:45 AM – Barber Shop Quartet by Rocky
10:45 AM – Snack & Beverage
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM – 1st Instrument Choice
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – 2nd Instrument Choice
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM – Lunch
2:15 PM – Hike to Welcome Center
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM – Dan River Basin Association - River Walk below the Philpott Lake Dam lead by Brian Williams & Krista Hodges
5:00 PM – Day Kid Pick Up at Philpott Dam Overlook & Welcome Center & Stay On Site Kids Hike Back to Camp
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM – Showers
8:30 PM to 10:00 PM – Campfire Music Fun & Songwriting
10:00 PM – Into Tents & Lights Out by 10:30 PM
Monday - July 9
7:30 AM – Rise & Shine & Stretch
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM – Straighten Tents for Inspection
8:30 AM – Day Kid Drop Off
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM – Voice
10:30 AM – Snack & Beverage
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – 1st Instrument Choice
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM – Lunch
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM – 2nd Instrument Choice
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Dan River Basin Association presents Tub of Bugs by Wayne Kirkpatrick 5:00 PM – Day Kid Pick Up
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM – Dinner
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM – Showers
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Campfire Music Fun & Songwriting
10:00 PM – Into Tents & Lights Out by 10:30 PM
Tuesday - July 10
7:30 AM – Rise & Shine & Stretch
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM – Kids Hike to Welcome Center
8:30 AM – Day Kids Drop Off at Philpott Dam Overlook Welcome Center
9:00 AM to 11:45 AM – Tour Welcome Center with Head Ranger Craig “Rocky” Rockwell & meet other Rangers & Virginia Water Safety Coalition presents Water Safety Rules given by Ranger Ernie Shepherd
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM – Hot Dog Cookout at Welcome Center
12:40 PM – Ride to Bowens Creek for Swim Day
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM – Swimming & Kayaks with Friends of Philpott
4:30 PM – Dry Off & Get Ready to Leave
5:00 PM – Day Kids Get Picked Up at Bowens Creek & Stay On Site Kids Return to Campground 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM – Change into dry clothes & get ready for dinner
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Campfire Music Fun & Songwriting
10:00 PM – Into Tents & Lights Out by 10:30 PM
Wednesday - July 11
7:30 AM – Rise & Shine & Stretching
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM – Straighten Tents for Inspection
8:30 AM – Day Kids Drop Off
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM – Voice
10:30 AM – Snack & Beverage
10:45 AM to 12:30 PM - 1st Instrument Choice
12:45 PM to 1:30 – Lunch
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM – 2nd Instrument Choice
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Grand Show Practice (Divide Into Groups)
5:00 PM – Day Kid Pick Up
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM – Dinner
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM – Showers
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Campfire Music Fun & Songwriting
10:00 PM – Into Tents & Lights Out by 10:30 PM
Thursday - July 12
7:30 AM – Rise & Shine & Stretch
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM – Straighten Tents for Inspection
8:30 AM – Day Kid Drop Off
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM – 1st Instrument Choice
10:30 AM to 10:45 AM – Snack & Beverage
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Divide into bands/groups for Grand Show Practice
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM – Lunch
1:15 PM to 5:00 PM – Divide into bands/groups for Grand Show Practice
5:00 PM – Day Kid Pick Up
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM – Dinner
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM – Showers
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Campfire Music Fun & Songwriting 
10:00 PM – Into Tents & Lights Out by 10:30 PM
Friday - July 13
7:30 AM – Rise & Shine & Stretch
8:00 AM – Breakfast 
8:30 AM – Day Kids Drop Off
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Grand Show Practice
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM – Grand Show Practice
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM – Free Time
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM – Dinner
6:30 PM – Showers
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Campfire Fun
10:00 PM - Into Tents & Lights Out by 10:30 PM
Saturday - July 14
8:00 AM - Rise & Shine & Stretch
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Clean up tents and pack up things to be ready to load out.
11:30 AM - Day Kids, Family & Friends, Music Camp Supporters Arrive for Cookout.
12:00 PM - Hamburger & Hotdog Cookout with Friends, Family, and Music Camp Supporters
1:00 PM - Campers get with instructors to get ready for Grand Show
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Grand Show - Campers and music instructors will perform.
4:00 PM - Check Out and See You All Next Year.

Click Here for Camper Suggested Packing Supply List

Please make a valuable contribution to our music camp scholarship fund so we can reach out to as many children as possible that need assistance to attend the camp.  Your donation will give an unforgettable positive experience to a child. Thank You.

Please be a valuable sponsor in helping us reach this goal.

Platinum Sponsor - $5000
10 full scholarships in your name and $1000 going into the supply & equipment fund to purchase music instruments and camp operation supplies like tents, canopies, tarps, food storage refrigeration, cooking equipment and more.
You will receive:
Recognition in the Martinsville Bulletin, on our website sponsor listing, and with an announcement at our Grand Show cookout as a Platinum Sponsor
12 Tickets to attend the Grand Show & Cookout (July 14, 2012)
Gold Sponsor - $2500
5 full scholarships in your name and $500 going into the supply & equipment fund to purchase music instruments and camp operation supplies like tents, canopies, tarps, food storage refrigeration, cooking equipment and more.
You will receive:
Recognition in the Martinsville Bulletin, on our website sponsor listing, and with an announcement at our Grand Show cookout as a Gold Sponsor
10 Tickets to attend the Grand Show & Cookout (July 14, 2012)
Silver Sponsor - $2000
4 full scholarships in your name and $400 going into the supply & equipment fund to purchase music instruments and camp operation supplies like tents, canopies, tarps, food storage refrigeration, cooking equipment and more.
You will receive:
Recognition in the Martinsville Bulletin, on our website sponsor listing, and with an announcement at our Grand Show cookout as a Silver Sponsor
8 Tickets to attend the Grand Show & Cookout (July 14, 2012)
Bronze - $1000
2 full scholarships in your name and $200 going into the supply & equipment fund to purchase music instruments and camp operation supplies like tents, canopies, tarps, food storage refrigeration, cooking equipment and more.
You will receive:
Recognition in the Martinsville Bulletin, on our website sponsor listing, and with an announcement at our Grand Show cookout as a Bronze Sponsor
6 Tickets to attend the Grand Show & Cookout (July 14, 2012)
Full Scholarship Provider - $500
1 full scholarship in your name
You will receive:
Your name listed on our website as a scholarship provider and a mention at the Grand Show
4 Tickets to attend the Grand Show & Cookout (July 14, 2012)
Partial Scholarship Provider - $250
1 partial scholarship in your name
You will receive:
Your name listed on our website as a partial scholarship provider and a mention at the Grand Show
2 Tickets to attend the Grand Show & Cookout (July 14, 2012)