ALL registrants will need to pre-purchase their audition packet, whether you are paying for camp ahead of time or at the door. We will not have additional audition packets on-site at the December camp.
The first full corps camp weekend for the 2025 RCR season will be held December 14-15 at Monticello Middle School (800 Broadway St E, Monticello, MN 55362). Registration and unloading will begin at 8:30 AM on Saturday. Camp begins at 9:30 AM and will conclude at 3:00 PM on Sunday.
Camp Registration
Please register in advance so we can prepare for your attendance. Registration will be open until the morning of camp! Be sure to include all applicable flight and travel information in the RSVP.
Camp fees:
If you register AND pay by November 1st, $50.
If you register AND pay by December 1st, $75
All registration and payments after December 1st, $100.
Payment options:
Venmo: @rivercityrhythm
PayPal: payments@rivercityrhythm.org (if using PayPal, camp fees will be $53, $78, or $103 to help offset the PayPal fee)
You may also pay by cash or check at the door. Please make checks payable to ‘River City Rhythm’.
If you are paying with Venmo or PayPal, please be sure to label the payment as “RCR December Camp - (your name)”
All meals will be provided by RCR, and they will include alternatives for those of you who noted any dietary restrictions. On Sunday we'll provide breakfast and a snack, but not a full lunch.
TRANSPORTATION
Monticello is about 50 minutes northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. RCR will provide transportation to and from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Monticello. Corps director Jordon Pinchback will be reaching out to registrants who indicate they need a ride about 14 days ahead of the camp to get flight details.
If you would like to utilize the corps’ transportation services, all flight information must be submitted by Sunday, December 8th. A $20 fee will be charged to those who submit their flight information late. We cannot guarantee the availability of transportation for registrants who send flight information after Thursday, December 12th.
What to Bring
- Audition Packet (packets must be purchased ahead of time)
- Your instrument if you were planning on bringing it
- Comfortable clothing for marching/movement
- Sleeping gear for a night in a gym (sleeping bags, air mattresses, etc - cots are not allowed)
- Showering gear
- Additional music/materials, binders, etc
Parents
If you would like to learn more about Drum Corps, please visit our FAQ page.
If you have any questions regarding RCR or drum corps in general, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help you however you may need!
Jordon Pinchback - Corps Director | jordon@rivercityrhythm.org
We are excited to start our 10th season with you all in Monticello, MN, December 14-15. Safe Travels!