General Camp Information and Guidelines - Women Drummers International

What To Bring:

Your camping equipment, and if you are staying indoors, enough bedding or extra bedding to make sure you are comfortable at night. If you like a softer bed, you might consider a foam or camping pad.
Prescription Medications
Your drum(s) or percussion instrument(s)! Check class descriptions for instruments, equipment, and clothing recommended for various classes. In addition, please note:
- If you have a Chekere (beaded gourd), be sure to bring it, as we will have several classes that will use the gourd; i.e., Amy Vitro’s Chekere class and Carolyn’s Güiro class.
- Bring your dancing tights and shoes because we have 4 amazing dance teachers this year!
We will have plenty of chairs, but if you have a stool or a favorite chair, feel free to bring it.
A recording device with extra batteries, a notebook and pens
Still Camera (no videos of classes please!)*
Masks for indoor events/classes
Sunscreen (#15 +)
Hat
Sunglasses
Water bottle with your name on it!
Refillable spray bottle if you want to really stay cool
Clothing for hot days
Clothing/layers for cold mornings, evenings, and overnights
Good walking shoes/boots
Swimsuit for pond swimming Saturday
Towel or two
2+ Flashlights, with backup batteries. The campus is dark at night.
Bedding: required if you're in a dorm, optional if you're in a lodge
Phone charger
Toiletries in a portable bag: you will not be able to leave toiletries in the bathrooms/showers
Contribution items for the community altar
Cash or checkbook for tee shirts and vendors! (Electronic payments are not reliable due to lack of cell service!)

What Not To Bring

Valuables. Women Drummers International assumes no responsibility for loss of or damage to personal property.
Video camera/recording device. Video recording of your classes is not allowed.
Portable speakers. Recorded sound is strongly discouraged at camp. We encourage you to take this opportunity to have 2.5 days of only live sounds. If you do want recorded sound for yourself, headphones are strongly requested.
Recreational Drugs

Accessibility

All buildings at Walker Creek are accessible and some have been adapted for disabled access.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations after JULY 20 are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
Cancellations between JULY 22 until MIDNIGHT AUGUST 7 are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
After August 7, fees are nonrefundable.

(Posted April 29, 2024)

Cell and WIFI Service at Walker Creek Ranch

There is no cell service at Walker Creek, however there is WIFI available. There is a landline and we will get an emergency call in number for family and friends closer to the date of camp.

Children at Born To Drum 2024

Children and teens are welcome at Born to Drum if accompanied by an adult who is a registered and paid attendee at camp. Children under 4 attend for free. Children between 4-10 attend for approximately 50% of the adult fee. Please read carefully the following safety information:
Walker Creek is a 1700-acre property with many buildings, a pond, creeks, and wild animals (both day and night sightings of coyotes, foxes, and raccoons).
Boys 10 years and younger are welcome to come to Born To Drum.
Teens who can attend classes independently, or with their moms, and who can safely navigate Walker Creek Ranch, are welcome.
Given the size and nature of this year’s location, children under 12 or any youth who need supervision, will need to be under the supervision of an adult. We have a separate waiver for children and will ask on the registration form what adults will be taking care of the children.
Thank you for understanding the limitations on our ability to accommodate children this year.

(Updated on April 29, 2024)

Covid Policy

We are not requiring vaccinations this year, but we strongly recommend them. Please take a look at current CDC and WHO guidelines as we get closer to camp. We will require masks at all indoor events.

Directions to Walker Creek and Link to Campus Information

Walker Creek Ranch Maps and Directions

There is a pond at Walker Creek. It is only open for swimming when a lifeguard is on duty. We have booked the pond for our use on Saturday and Sunday after lunch. Other than that, the pond will be off limits for us. (Updated on April 29, 2024)

Right to Refuse Attendance

To ensure that all patrons have a wonderful time, and to protect the health and safety of our community, we reserve the right to refuse attendance.

Women, Women Identified, Gender Non-conforming

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