ADDRESS FOR CAMP:
102 Powers Rd, Meredith, NH 03253 Once again, the Wilmington Public Schools Performing Arts Department will sponsor a summer band camp at Camp Nokomis on Bear Island, Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith, New Hampshire. Camp participation provides a solid foundation for all high school band activities. Dates for this year’s camp will be Sunday, Aug 23 thru Thursday, Aug 27. Although it may seem early to be thinking about August, Camp Nokomis requires a non-refundable deposit by June 1 to hold our reservation. This year, the cost of Band Camp is $285.00 per person, which includes use of Camp Nokomis, the food service, transportation to & from the Camp & WHS. PLEASE NOTE: The cost of the buses went up 12% due to a fuel surcharge. While we try to keep the cost of camp as low as possible for students and families, unfortunately this was an increase that we needed to make. As always, should any student/family need any financial assistance at all -- as always, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Ferrara directly. As you may know, our camp experiences over the past forty years have been an overwhelming success. The response and cooperation of the students, chaperones and instructors make our four-day stay a unique and enjoyable, educational and cultural, learning experience. We are, of course, looking for adult chaperones for our camp stay and hope that some of you will consider a “vacation” with the Wilmington Wildcat Marching Band. Camp Nokomis is a truly beautiful camp area. The cost for chaperones is $180 (Room and Board). Room and board for chaperones who are currently enrolled in college is paid by the Band Parents Association. If you are interested in chaperoning, please complete this form. General information about Camp Nokomis is available on their website, but we would be happy to answer any additional questions you might have regarding the band camp. Non-refundable Deposit #1: $100.00 >>>>>>>> Due 4/30/26 Deposit #2: $100.00 >>>>>>>> Due 5/14/26 Deposit #3: $85.00 >>>>>>>> Due 6/11/26 Checks should be made payable to: WHS BAND This schedule is intended to ease the financial pain by spreading the deadlines over a period of several weeks. If you prefer to write one check for the total amount of $285, we will gladly mark you paid-in-full. If you feel that you cannot attend camp or make a payment for financial reasons, please speak with Mr. Ferrara and accommodations can be made for any student. Payments can either handed to Mr. Ferrara during WHS Band or mailed to: Michael Ferrara Wilmington High School 159 Church Street Wilmington, MA 01887 |