Midwest Banjo Camp 2025

Midwest Banjo Camp

Registration Form

Join us again this year at

Manchester University, in North Manchester, IN, USA

At Midwest Banjo Camp (MBC), you can study old-time or bluegrass banjo with some of today's best players and teachers in both styles. Our program features hands-on classes, demonstrations, two faculty concerts, and still leaves lots of time for jamming with your fellow banjo enthusiasts.

MBC offers nine sessions of classes throughout the 4-day weekend, with up to 19 classes per session. Campers are also invited to enjoy the Faculty Concerts on both Friday and Saturday nights.

Registration and Tuition Information

Full Camp - The full camp runs from Thursday mid-afternoon through lunchtime Sunday. Included in the full-camp tuition package are all nine hands-on class-sessions offered, all meals (Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch), two faculty concerts, staff-led jams on Thursday evening, Friday evening, and Saturday afternoon; and staff-led demonstrations on Thursday evening

Weekend-Only - The weekend-only option runs from the first class/session offering on Friday afternoon, as well as lunch immediately preceding. Included are seven hands-on class-sessions offered, meals from lunch Friday to lunch on Sunday, two faculty concerts, and staff-led jams on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Commuters - Those who commute may choose between Full or Weekend-Only Camp and will have the option of choosing a meal plan at Registration.

SPECIAL REGISTRATION TYPES

-- Below are special registration types available to those who qualify that offer 50% off of the regular registration price --

Students Under 25 Years of Age or Under - This registration type will receive 50% off the regular registration price and includes full access to classes, meals, concerts, etc. (Coupon Code: 25&Under)

Non-Playing Camp Participant (Chaperone, Companion, Spouse, etc.) - This registration type will receive 50% off the regular registration and includes meals and demos/concerts; May not attend classes and must complete a separate registration. (Coupon Code: NOPLAYCHAPCOMP2025 )

DEPOSITS

All registrants have the option to place a $100 deposit which will reserve your spot at camp. Certain "extra" charges are paid in full when the $100 deposit is paid to reserve your space as a student, This includes payments for Linens, Additional Night Stays, and Airport Shuttles.

The full balance is due on April 1, 2025 and will be automatically charged on the same card as the deposit. A reminder will be sent in advance. If your charge card information changes before April 1, 2025, contact us at [email protected] for further instructions so we will have correct information to charge the balance.

Camper Information

Name

Badge (Preferred) First Name

Address

When camp is over, we will provide all students with access to a full list of attendee email addresses. Please opt in or out of being on that list below.

Yes, it;s okay to publish my name, email address and State
No, do not publish my name, email address and State

Restroom Allocation (We apologize for requiring this information - it is needed for suitemates, assigned roommates, and community restrooms)

Male
Female

Birth Date

Cell Phone Number

Alternate Phone Number

Yes, it's okay to send me text messages including confirmations, changes, and updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. View our terms of service & privacy policy.

Type of Registration

Dormitory Choice (first come, first served). Note: we will do our best to accommodate dorm requests, depending on availability; if you have special needs that make certain dorm situations untenable (problems with walking, carrying, going up and down stairs, etc.) make sure to list them in the special needs column.

GARVER HALL
3-5 minute walk to classes, meals & concert hall; no elevator in dorm; male and female shared bathrooms on each floor.
Oakwood Hall (limited availability)
3-5 minute walk to classes, meals & concert hall; elevator in dorm; bathroom shared by 2 rooms
Helman Hall (limited availability)
5-10 minute walk to classes, meals & concert hall; elevator in dorm; bathroom shared by 2 rooms
N/A I am a COMMUTER
I will be commuting from off-campus housing. BE SURE TO SELECT A COMMUTER REGISTRATION OPTION BELOW.

Single Occupancy

Full Camp ($883.00)
Weekend - Only ($674.00)

Double Occupancy

Full Camp ($796.00)
Weekend - Only ($625.00)

Commuter Registration Options

Full Camp w/Meals ($743.00)
Full - No Meals ($652.00)
Weekend w/ Meals ($595.00)
Weekend - No Meals ($519.00)

LINENS Options (Please read carefully)

I will need a Linen Set ($22.00)
Dorm residents are encouraged to bring their own linens and pillows if possible. If this is inconvenient, linen sets may be rented from Manchester U. for a fee of $22 (payable through our registration form). The actual content of the linens package is as follows. Note that you must bring your own shampoo, shower gel, soap and other personal items; blankets are provided whether or not you rent a linens set.

1 large bath towel
1 hand towel
2 washcloths
bed sheets
pillow case
pillow
one blanket

Note to returning students: Unlike our previous venues MU does NOT provide a pillow unless you rent a linens set.
I WILL NOT NEED a Linen Set (encouraged) ($0.00)
If you bring your own linens, note that a pillow is not provided anyway (as was the case in previous camp locations).

ADDITIONAL NIGHT STAYS

Running Total

$0.00

Roommate - If you have chosen Double Occupancy, indicate preferred Roommate Name here -- Your chosen roommate needs to choose you on their registration. -- If you do not have a roommate in mind, please indicate "No Preference".

Roommate Notes - If you have not chosen a roommate, we normally will place you with a roommate of a similar age and same gender. Please indicate any other things for us to consider when choosing a roommate for you.

If you have any severe allergies, heart conditions, medical equipment, or personal health concerns you think we should know about, please indicate below.

Also please include here any personal requests you may have, such as room location, dietary requirements for the cafeteria, etc.

Health - Conditions, Considerations and any Personal Requests

Are You a NON-PLAYING companion/spouse or chaperone?

Yes (use coupon NOPLAYCHAPCOMP2025 )
No

Non-Player - Do you plan on bringing a NON-PLAYING companion/spouse or chaperone?

Yes (separate registration required)
No

Emergency Contact Name (First and Last)

Relationship

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Yes, it's okay to send me text messages including confirmations, changes, and updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. View our terms of service & privacy policy.

Emergency Contact Email

Musical Interests

This information is for MBC planning purposes only. Your responses below do NOT commit you to pursue any particular classes, level, style, or instrument.

5-String Banjo classes I plan to take:

BGB - Bluegrass Banjo:

Mostly
About half of the time
1 or 2 classes

OTB - Old-Time Banjo

Mostly
About half of the time
1 or 2 classes

Other classes I plan to take:

4-String Banjo - Tenor & Plectrum

Mostly
About half of the time
1 or 2 classes

Flatpicking Guitar

Mostly
About half of the time
1 or 2 classes

Mandolin

Mostly
About half of the time
1 or 2 classes

Fiddle

Mostly
About half of the time
1 or 2 classes

Bass

Mostly
About half of the time
1 or 2 classes

Voice

Mostly
About half of the time
1 or 2 classes

Other Information we'd like to know

Skill level on the instrument you plan to study most?

Jam Instrument - instrument you plan to use during jams the most

Other instrument with which you plan to jam?

Skill level on the instrument you plan to jam on the most?

Please describe Other

Number of years you've played

Previous Camp Exp - Have you been to MBC in prior years?

How many years have you attended in the past?

FOR FIRST TIME ATTENDEES ONLY- How did you hear about MBC?

Covid Protocol

MBC strongly recommends that all participants get vaccinated against Covid-19, including with the most recent booster. MBC 2025 will follow any CDC guidelines that are present at the time of camp.
Midwest Banjo Camp will adhere to all protocols regarding masking laid out by Manchester University and the State of Indiana. At this time there are no masking requirements.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE

We will have several shuttle times from FWA to Manchester U on Thursday afternoon 6/5/25 and possibly on Friday afternoon 6/6/25. We will also have shuttles back to FWA on Sunday afternoon 6/8/25.

Exact times will be determined based on arrival and departure times provided by students. If you provide times, we will contact you with details in advance of the camp. We expect to be able to accommodate most of your shuttle needs, but if we cannot, then we will notify you in advance and refund the amount paid.

If you check either of the buttons below, we will charge $30 now for the trip(s) indicated.

You may sign up for the shuttles later by emailing us the relevant information at [email protected] preferably no later than May 25, 2025.

INCOMING SHUTTLE

INCOMING SHUTTLE (FWA to MU) ($30.00)

We need Date, Arrival time, Airline and Flight number

OUTGOING SHUTTLE

OUTGOING SHUTTLE (MU to FWA) ($30.00)

We need Date, Departure time, Airline and Flight number

Running Total

$0.00

Coupon Code

Donation for the MBC Youth Scholarship Fund

Final Total

$0.00

Billing Information

Name on credit card

Payment Method

Credit Card
Offline Payment

Credit Card

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover

Address

Phone Number (associated with your payment)

Yes, it's okay to send me text messages including confirmations, changes, and updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. View our terms of service & privacy policy.