This page contains answers to common questions handled by our
core group, along with some information we have found useful and presented here as questions.
- How do I ... ?
- Where can I find ... ?
- Why doesn't ... ?
- Who is ... ?
- What is ... ?
- When is ... ?
- Can I bring a Dog... ?
- Litter: ... ?
- Music:
... ?
- Insurance... ?
- Membership... ?
Q. How do I know if I'll like Oxford Dance Camp?
A: If ever you've seen Castaway and fancied living away from modern life for a
while, making your own entertainment in a friendly environment, enjoying
yourself beneath the stars and rediscovering just a little community feeling,
then you'll probably enjoy it as much as we always do. If you want a big,
bustling hubbub type of camp you may find it a bit quiet, and if you want a
camp where you take yourself really seriously then maybe you should look
elsewhere. If you want a nice, chilled, do-it-yourself party, however,
then come along!
Q: how do we eat on camp? Is food provided?
A: it's usual to eat lunch at the veggi cafe, or to sort yourself out. Evening
meals are either cooked for the whole circle by one tent each night, or
arranged to suit yourselves, often depending on which circle you're in. Your
club membership cost doesn't cover meals, but does cover the field, marquees,
firewood, activities and hot water facilities.
Q: how is foot and mouth going to affect this camp and others this summer?
A: We're aware that the farmer is concerned, but currently we all believe that
we will not be affected.
Q: Where can I find particular information?
A: Call any of this year's camp contacts: (name, e-mail and phone for all 3 of
us)
Q: Why doesn't Oxford Dance Camp offer major facilities for hundreds of
people?
A: Our annual event seems to like being lovely and small. It has its own
magic. It offers the intimacy of a small camp and the sense of fun of a large
one. We've decided not to allow it to grow too fast, so book early this
year if you want to give it a try!
Q: Who is in charge of kids?
A: You are. But we do have a fabulous crafts organiser who keeps them occupied
while you're in a workshop. And you'll find that the other families in your
circle will keep an eye on them. And the field isn't large enough to get
lost in anyway. Besides, for the most part, kids are pretty good at taking
charge of each other once they know the rules.
If you are off-site and have left a child on-site you must have a
designated carer on-site and the child must know who they are, that can get
in mobile contact with you.
Q: What is the arrangement for circulating information on site?
A: There's a noticeboard, and more importantly a meeting every morning. This
is where the day's evens are sorted out, so it's a good idea for you to attend.
It's also likely to be the first chance of the day to dance.
Q: When is there hot water available?
A: Most of the day. The camp's own water facilities provide hot water for a
kids' hot tub most afternons, and one for the grown ups most evenings. The fire
is alight from about lunch time until after midnight, and there's usually enough
hot water left for showers in the morning.
As the farm doesn’t have the
facilities for coping with dogs, we cannot accept dogs apart from guide dogs
(they need to be agreed with ODMC before camp starts). This is a park
regulation.
No amplified music please,
including radios.
Tread lightly on the
earth: ’nuff said.
Disclaimer
Attendance at the camp is at your own risk. The Oxford Music and Dance Camp
organisation (of which you will become a member on payment of your fees) cannot
accept responsibility for any loss or injury sustained during the camp. If this
is of concern to you, we suggest you arrange your own insurance through a
reputable company.
On
payment of your camp fees you will become a member of the Oxford Music and Dance
Camp organisation until 31st July of the following booking year. A copy of our constitution is available
on request.
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