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CelloChanWoods is a retreat style music camp designed to help cellists access a deeper sense of well-being, self-acceptance, physical relaxation, and cellistic excellence. Last years pilot day camp was a great success and is returning this summer as an overnight camp that will run from July 27 - July 30, 2009 at the Howell Nature Center in Michigan. CCW creates an opportunity for a special type of community by combining the traditional fun of summer camp in the afternoon and a more focused, retreat like atmosphere during the morning. The counselor to student ratio of one to five with a total enrollment of 16 cellists means campers will receive our total attention and have the best experience possible. Campers will learn gentle centering meditation, receive daily unobtrusive Trager*/ relaxation sessions, supervised practice sessions, and more. A daily master class in the late morning given by Suzanne allows students to learn from each other in mutually supportive, low key atmosphere. Our cellist counselors will also join cellists in the cello ensemble, which will rehearse in the afternoons. And there will be ample time for fun, camaraderie, and supervised outdoor activities after lunch. These activities will include a voluntary high ropes course; hiking, swimming, and a game of capture the flag one evening! Our final day will include a concert, potluck supper, and evening swim with all invited to participate. We welcome you to be part of this unique arts experience! Sincerely, Suzanne Smith * Director/Teacher cellochan * Space is limited. CCW will accept students aged 11-15 who have played at least two years. Arrival time is at 8 AM, July 27 and camp ends at 8 pm July 30. A deposit is required by March 15 to receive the discounted rate of $490. After 3/15 tuition will be $525.00. Pictures and testimonials from last summer's camp can be found on our web site. We look forward to an interesting mix of talent and personalities! click on our blog to see the press release.