We mentioned the Northampton, Massachusetts June 9-14th Django in June camp recently, and want to fill you in on the latest. They are off to a great early start, with Django Camp registrations so far from England, Texas, California, Ontario, both Washingtons, Nova Scotia, Nebraska and various points along the east coast. It looks to be another great year for Django in June. (Don't forget Jamie Masefield is heading up the mandolin workshops.)

Here are three tips from camp administrator Andrew Lawrence, offered to keep the festivities as affordable as possible for everyone who'd like to be there:

1. Early bird registration rate for Django Camp '09 ends soon! This Saturday, the last day of February, to be exact. After that the cost goes up by $50 a month. If you'd like to join us, preregister now and save.

2. Still on the fence? Lock in that early bird tuition rate anyway. If you are hoping to attend Django Camp but you're not quite ready to preregister, you can lock in that early bird tuition just by reponding to this email with a request that I pencil you in. That's it. Just a note saying that you are tentatively planning on being here (pending approval from the spouse, the work schedule, whatever) and you can register for Django Camp at the early bird rate through March.

3. Financial aid is now available. Need a hand? Just ask. In light of the economic woes on everyone's mind these days, I have decided to put the money we receive from our sponsors toward additional financial assistance this year. The pot currently stands at $3000 in available aid. Rather than fund just a few people in full, I would rather offer $100-$200 discounts off the cost of Django Camp for a larger number of people for whom that kind of break would make all the difference. If that sounds like you, just jot me a note and let's get you here. That's what the money is for.

Django in June Camp website
Contact: Andrew Lawrence

Posted by Ted at February 25, 2009 5:11 AM