Young Ringers Camp

June 18-20, 2027

Check-in Friday by 2:00pm
Depart Sunday 11:45am after concert

Camp Omega, Waterville, Minnesota

 

     Clinician: DEREK BROMME

Derek Bromme is the new artistic director of Strikepoint, taking over from founder Bill Alexander last fall, although he has been a member of the group since 2014. In addition to Strikepoint, he is the director of two other bell groups at First United Methodist Church in Duluth. Derek’s first published piece of handbell music, The Sparrows of Keshum, is now available from From the Top Music. Derek is the founder and director of Benedictine Bronze, the College of St. Scholastica’s handbell ensemble, where he also serves as the director of bands. Aside from bells, he directs the FUMC choir and the Lake Superior Low Brass Ensemble. In addition to his directing pursuits, Derek enjoys being an active member of the Big Time Jazz Orchestra and Twin Ports Brass quintet. Derek spends the rest of his time at home with his husband Amos and adorable baby daughter Sonja.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CAMP?
Ringers in 4th-12th grade love this camp. Directors can deviate from this age range at their own discretion.

Camp Omega is a non-denominational Christian camp and retreat center, located one hour south of the Twin Cities on Horseshoe Lake. Camp Omega is a place of God’s ministry and changing lives for more than 50 years.  www.campomega.org

Camp registration fee is:

$275 per ringer or director
$225 per chaperone

Less than full-choirs are encouraged to attend. 

Meals included: Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast.
Other inclusions: Tomahawk throwing, Canoeing, Mud pit, Swimming, Lawn games, Skits and S’mores around the campfire, work on a Service project, and of course, handbell rehearsals to prepare for the Sunday 11:00am closing concert, special camp T-shirt.

Registration details:
$100 of the registration fee is due February 28, 2027
Balance of the registration fee is due April 30, 2027
Registration form will be posted here by February 1, 2027.

 

This is the preliminary schedule for 2027 Young Ringer’s Camp. Subject to change.

Friday June 18

1:00-2:30             Move into dorms

Set up bell equipment

2:30-3:00             Welcome to Camp

3:00-4:00             Climbing tower

3:30-4:30            Tomahawk throwing

4:30-5:30             Canoeing, kayaking

5:30-6:00             Supper

6:15-6:45            Get to know each other activities

6:45-8:00             Rehearsal

8:15-10:00          Campfire – skits & smores & songs

10:00                   Lights out

 

Saturday June 19

8:00-8:30             Breakfast

8:30-9:45             Rehearsal

9:45-11:00           Gaga Ball, 9 square

11:00-12:00         Rehearsal

12:15-12:45         Lunch

1:00-2:15             Service Project

2:15-3:15            Swimming

3:15-4:15             Mud Pit

4:30-5:15             Rehearsal

5:30-6:00             Dinner

6:15-7:00            Trading Post open

6:15-8:30            Gaga Ball, 9 square. Crafts & board games at lodge

8:00-9:30             Movie & crafts, with popcorn

10:00                   Lights out

 

Sunday June 20

8:00-8:45             Breakfast

8:45-9:45             Concert Run Through

9:45-10:40           Pack and clean rooms

Dress in YRC t-shirt for concert

10:40-10:50         Group photo

11:00-11:30         Concert

11:30                   Pack up and head home!

The clinician will choose 4 selections, which will be posted here.

The ringers should come to Camp having learned three of the songs.
The fourth song will be posted here in early Spring, 2027. The directors are to mark this music to benefit their ringers, but do not rehearse it before coming to Camp. The fourth piece will be learned AT Camp.

An added option…each group attending is invited and encouraged to present a solo piece during the closing concert on Sunday.

One Clista Wood Scholarship is available for this event. A link to the application form will be posted in February, 2027.