Raiders Drum Corps Academy
A camp to enhance skills & leadership in the marching arts — Jun 25-29, 2025.
Tracks for brass, guard & percussion — with leadership training for all.
Individual and group instruction will be augmented with workshops with the Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps. Pick and choose how many days and which days you would like to attend.
Uniforms and instruments will be provided and there will be 2 parade performances included as well as participation in the Raiders Family and Friends Day.
The camp will be held in Princeton, NJ and runs 5 days from 9am-5pm each day, and includes lunch and a Raiders t-shirt with an option to stay overnight. An additional parade performance will be offered on July 4th and the Family and Friends Day on July 5th (tentative).
When & Where?
Jun 25-29
5 days of marching arts education to enhance skills in leadership and performance.
- Brass, percussion & color guard
- Individual feedback
- Music, marching & leadership sessions
Princeton, NJ
Come meet us in Princeton! Exact location details will be provided at a later date.
No experience required
However — we recommend at least 1 year of experience in a marching band or indoor/marching group.
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Schedule
Uniforms and instruments will be provided and there will be a parade performance on June 29th included.
- Wed, Jun 25 — Orientation, marching & music basics
- Thu, Jun 26 — DCI drum corps training
- Fri Jun 27 — DCI drum corps training, uniform fitting
- Sat, Jun 28 — DCI drum corps training, parade rehearsal
- Sun, Jun 29 — Parade in Camden NJ, Aquarium/Waterfront area
Extras
The following events are optional but encouraged! These events are included in camp ticket cost.
- Fri, Jul 4 — July 4th parade in NJ/PA
- Sat, Jul 5 — Raiders Family & Friends Day performance
Pricing
Day Passes allow you to customize the amount of time that suits you the best.
- 1-day Pass — $85
- 2-day Pass — $160
$170 - 3-day Pass — $225
$255 - 4-day Pass — $280
$340 - 5-day Pass — $325
$425
Overnight Stay: $60 addon
Traveling from afar, or just prefer the DCI experience?
Add an overnight stay! This add-on includes housing, dinner, and breakfast for each night you stay.
The overnight stay is optional, but recommended for members traveling more than 1 hour away.
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The Raiders Drum Corps is a program of A+ Education and Performing Arts, a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
A+ Education and Performing Arts
PO Box 8926
Trenton, NJ 08650
Phone: 855-RAIDER-1