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Brief History

Drum Fantasy Camp was founded in 2007 by camp director Steven Orkin. Orkin manages marketing for drummers Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, and other artists.

Through the years, Steven had read countless e-mails from fans asking for lessons and pointers from his clients. He posed this situation to his clients and proposed the camp idea. This is how Drum Fantasy Camp was born.

Drum Fantasy Camp runs each August in Cleveland, Ohio. In February, 2013, a very successful camp ran in Ankara, Turkey.

Who Attends Drum Fantasy Camp?

Drum Fantasy Camp is a fun, friendly, and non-competitive experience. Drummers of all ages, musical backgrounds, and playing levels attend.

In 2012, male and female drummers from 16 countries and all over the United States attended. The age range was from 10 to 67. The average age was 32.

Our instructors are world-class performers/teachers. They are also friendly and professional human beings who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experiences.

There is a great sense of camaraderie at Drum Fantasy Camp. Attendees tend to become good friends - sharing information, cheering each other on at the "Jam Nights," and staying in touch after the experience. The camp feels like a family, with several attendees returning year-after-year.

How Does the Camp Work?

Day 1

The camp opens on with a general clinic at Noon featuring all the instructors. This is an interactive "roundtable" discussion and performance where attendees can ask questions.

The clinic is followed by a 7:30 p.m. concert featuring all of the drumming instructors and a world-class band (to be announced). The concert is held at Cleveland's House of Blues - directly across the street from the Hyatt Regency Hotel, where the camp is held. It's a very exciting first day!

The clinic and concert are included for full-time campers, and are available for purchase to the general public. More information and tickets to the clinic and concert will be available this spring.

Days 2, 3, 4, and 5

The next four days feature two three-hour classes per day at the Hyatt. The classes include a combination of lecturing and some playing. There are up to 20 attendees in a class.

Three of those nights include our famous "Jam Nights," where campers get to sit in with Vinny Valentino (George Benson, Vital Information), Baron Browne (Billy Cobham/Vital Information), and Chrissi Poland (Moby/Scissor Sisters)! It's like a small private concert each night! The drumming instructors also hang out and perform.

You can purchase the whole camp, or various packages that include classes with these world-class instructors. Packages and pricing are described below.

Pricing and Packages
 
Full Camp Packages
When you register for a full camp package, you get a ticket to the opening clinic/concert day on August 9, two master classes per day for four days, admission to all three of our Jam Nights, and admission to bonus classes. Food is NOT included in any camp package. Please fill out the registration form to sign up.
 
Full camp with no hotel room: $1,199
Full camp with hotel room and roommate: $1,479
Full camp with private hotel room: $1,759

Partial Camp Packages
Partial camp packages will become available later in the spring based on availability. They will consist of three-hour master classes with any instructor you choose (based on availability) and will not include hotel rooms. The "four class" package will include one clinic/concert ticket and admission to one Jam Night.
 
One Class: $169
Two Classes: $299
Four Classes: $599

Clinic and Concert Tickets
Clinic and concert tickets will become availabel in late April. Remember, full-camp and four-class packages include a clinic/concert ticket.
 
Opening Clinic
features all five instructors performing and conducting a roundtable discussion.
$10.00  
Opening Concert
features all five instructors performing with John Benitez, Jay Oliver, Chrissi Poland, and Vinny Valentino
$20.00  
Clinic/Concert Combo Ticket $25.00  

Camp Schedule at a Glance
 
August 8
House of Blues
   
12:00 p.m. Opening clinic/roundtable discussion
3:00 p.m. Clinic/rountable discussion ends
7:30 p.m. Opening concert featuring the drumming instructors and: Baron Browne, Jay Chrissi Poland, and Vinny Valentino
10:00 p.m. Opening concert ends
   
August 9, 10, 11
Hyatt Regency Hotel
   
9:00 a.m. Master class
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Master class
4:30 p.m. Open jam/rest time
6:00 p.m. Sam Ash Jam Night!
   
August 12
Hyatt Regency Hotel and Nighttown Restaurant
   
9:00 a.m. Master class
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Master class
4:30 p.m. Camp ends
7:00 p.m. Optional concert at Nighttown in Cleveland Heights featuring the Jam Night Band and one of our drum instructors!
   
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Please use the links, below, to browse information about the camp. Click the "questions!" tab for frequently-asked-questions
and contact information.
 

 
 
Drum Fantasy Camp Documentary
A full recap from the 2011 camp!

 
Dave Weckl and Chris Coleman Duet
Fun times during Jam Night!

 
Dave Weckl Solo
From our 2011 closing night concert

 
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