• July 17-22, 2027

 St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland USA. The  college is located about 90 miles south of both Washington, DC  and Baltimore MD.

• You must be between the ages of  10-23 years old.

• Registration for the  2027 MADC opens January 2027

• 2027 Camp Price is $1650

• DISCOUNTS FOR:  Returning Student & Early Registration 

• Add $125 if you a need a rental kit.  NOTE:  we have a limited number of kits and they sell out quickly!  

• Rental Kits are exclusively reserved for students arriving by air.                                                     

• A $400 Nonrefundable deposit is due by March 15 to reserve your spot in the camp.

• Once we receive your deposit we will email you the 2027 Camp Handbook link.

• Payment options are available for the deposit and payment.  At any time, if you have any questions Email us at somardrummers@gmail.com.​

• Matt Garstka. Additional artists TBA

​    •  Students are assembled into skill groups to accelerate learning

• Expansion of your skills with professional building blocks for immediate results

• Personalized instruction to help push your drumming to the next level

• Unique to the camp is we off new and unique things each year 

• Upon successful registration and receipt of your nonrefundable deposit (Due March 15) you'll receive a link to the MADC Handbook containing instructions for assembling your "Groove Video" - a short video of you demonstrating the grooves, songs and / or rudiments outlined in the handbook.

• Any kit of any type is acceptable for the video...a practice kit is sufficient.

• Artists watch your video and assign you to a skill group to ensure the advancement of your current skills.

    ●  Group Sessions are Artist led alongside student collaboration.

• Personalized help and feedback from the best drummers in the world

• Immersive environment with like minded drummers that share your passion

• Each group performs their track on the last day of camp for peers, family, press, local community and Artists.

• Each drummer must bring their own kit.  The gear list is adjusted year by year.  The drums required for 2027 will be outlined in Handbook sent after we receive your deposit.

• We have a limited number of rental kits available for an additional $125.  While the entry-level gear and cymbals are sufficient for camp use, they are not professional grade.  You have the option bring selected gear (pedal, snare, cymbals, etc)  

• If you need a rental kit make sure to select: "Add Rental Kit" in the payment option area on the Registration Form.

• NOTE:  you are responsible for ensuring you have all of your personal gear & belongings before you leave the camp.  SoMar Drummers, Inc. is not responsible for gear left behind and will not ship items left behind back after the camp.

• You don't need to read music.   Knowing basic drum notation is helpful, but not necessary.

• The daily schedule includes daily classes with your assigned group and may include gear / industry workshops, elective courses and clinics.  

• We have limited number of opportunities for parent chaperones.  

• Chaperone's must have a child registered for the camp.

• Chaperones bunk overnight with the students in a guardianship role. 

• Chaperone must obtain a police background check.

• Email somardrummers@gmail.com if you are interested.

• Email us at somardrummers@gmail.com.