LEADERSHIP

  • Dates: June 21-24

  • Grades: 9-12

  • Pricing: $300 tuition

  • Overnight Add-on: $159 (includes housing + meals)

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The Leadership curriculum for Penny’s Camp is written specifically for students participating in band who would like to acquire the skills of a successful leader. Section Leaders, Band Officers, and any Band or Guard member interested in learning these Leadership skills are encouraged to participate in this course.

  • Expectations of a Student Leader in the Band

  • Development of Musicianship

  • Communicating with the Band Director

  • Developing your Personal Strengths

  • Basic teaching Procedures – in the band room/ on the field

  • Importance of Goal Setting

  • Leaders must be Prepared, Dependable, and Responsible

  • Building your own Self Esteem and Confidence

  • Learning Motivational and People-Management skills

  • Leader’s good Attitude and Enthusiasm is contagious

  • Good Leadership is built on Integrity and Honesty

The course is set-up in a classroom atmosphere where the students participate in role playing, skits, and group discussions. Through these discussions the students learn about the strengths of other band programs and learn new ideas for their own band. They also hear student leaders discuss their successes and failures and are able to pull from these experiences as they become student leaders. Each student is given a handbook which covers the subjects taught at camp and is a valuable tool for the student leader. Leadership Medals and Trophies are awarded to outstanding Leadership Campers at the end-of-camp program on Wednesday at 2:00 in McArthur Gymnasium. Friends and parents are invited to attend this ending program.

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Instructors:

  • Thomas Dougherty, Jensen Beach High School Director of Bands

  • Jonathan Cooper, J.P. Taravella Director of Bands

Sample Leadership Schedule

  • Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL

  • Arrivals will be scheduled (by camp) between 10:00am-1:00pm on Sunday (the first day of camp). Camp begins at 3:00pm and Meals begin with dinner on Sunday.

  • Pricing: $300 tuition only
    Overnight add-on: $159 (overnight housing & meals)

    Deadline to Register: June 1

    • Full Payment

    • Half now, Half by June 1

    • Monthly Payments due the 1st of every month ($10 one-time setup fee)

    • $100 Deposit + Balance due June 1 ($10 one-time setup fee)

    See full payment plan policy

    Make School and Band Parent Association checks payable to: Penny’s Camp, and send to Penny’s Camp, Attn: Ashby Goldstein, 841 Greene Meadow Drive, Talbott, TN 37877

  • Overnight campers stay in Eckerd College residence halls in traditional double-occupancy rooms. Roommate requests are honored when possible; if a preferred roommate is not listed, assignments are made based on age, school, and/or camp division. Private rooms are not available.

    Each room includes two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, two closets/wardrobes, and two chests of drawers. Community bathrooms with private stalls are located centrally on each floor.

    All overnight campers are assigned a counselor—trained annual Penny’s staff or college students who support daily camp activities and live in the residence halls to supervise students.

  • After registration is received, a detailed camp handbook will be sent with information on check-in, check-out, housing, food, campus maps, and a comprehensive list of what to bring.

  • Classes generally run from 8:00am-11:30am, 12:30-4:30pm, 6:00-9:00pm. Students should check in between 7:30-7:50 am and check out at 9:30 pm nightly.

  • The Final Performance & Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in MacArthur Gymnasium. All camp divisions will perform, showcasing the conducting/musical progress achieved throughout the week. Families, friends, and guests are welcome to attend and celebrate our students’ work and growth.

  • Until April 30 (Before May 1)
    Penny’s Camp will refund paid fees above the $100 non-refundable deposit.

    Starting May 1
    Penny’s Camp will retain 100% of all fees – no refunds.

    See full cancellation policy.

  • Questions? Email info@pennyscamp.com