Camp Description
Suzuki and traditional students ages 4 - 18 are invited to attend the Ninth Annual Kankakee Valley Piano Camp. The camp will be held at the Larsen Fine Arts Center at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, beginning with registration Monday morning, July 14th, and ending on Friday afternoon, July 18th. Students will have the opportunity to participate in piano, voice, and ensembles as well as classes with master teachers. There will be performances, activities, and final student recitals.
Parents are encouraged to attend the camp with their children. A parent or another responsible, interested adult must accompany students under the age of ten during the class day. Students who are 13 and older may stay on campus in campus housing. A teen counselor and activities will be provided. Any students who will be on campus without a parent or guardian will need to sign a health release form.
Olivet Nazarene University is situated on a 168-acre park-like setting in Bourbonnais, just north of the city of Kankakee, IL. The campus is 60 miles south of Chicago's Loop. From Interstate 57, Exit 315, the campus is about two miles south. Ample practice facilities will be available in the Larsen Fine Arts building.
Direct all inquiries to Linda Poquette at (815) 476-2219 or Michelle Seibert at (815) 458-2984.
You may e-mail us at: Lpoquett@olivet.edu or Michelle_Seibert@hotmail.com
Scholarships Available
A limited number of partial scholarships may be available for families who need financial assistance. Applicants who would like to be considered should write a letter describing the reasons for needing a scholarship. This should be sent with the registration form. Parents of students receiving scholarships will be expected to help with hospitality and administrative duties