SWC: Directions Arrival and Departure

Directions, Registration and Arrival-Departure Instructions

DRUM MAJOR CLINICS

Registration is from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The first class begins at 2:00 PM. Lunch on the first day is not included. The closing ceremony begins at 9:00 AM and concludes at 12:00 NOON on the last day.

MACE & SIGNAL BATON WORKSHOP| CONDUCTING WORKSHOP| LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

Registration is from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. The first class begins at 2:00 PM. The closing ceremony begins at 11:00 AM concludes at NOON on the last day. Lunch on the first day is not included. The LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP ends at NOON on the last day (no closing ceremony).

FLAG & RIFLE CLINIC

Registration is from NOON-2:00 PM. The first class begins at 2:00 PM. Lunch on the first day is not provided. The closing ceremony starts at 10 AM and concludes at 12:00 NOON on the last day.

MARCHING BAND | MARCHING PERCUSSION | ALL DIRECTOR WORKSHOPS

Registration is from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Lunch is not provided. The first class begins at 2:00 PM. The closing ceremony starts at 10 AM and concludes at 12:00 NOON on the last day. The director workshops conclude at NOON.

DIRECTIONS TO STEVENSON HALL AT EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Charleston, Illinois is located about 2 hours West of Indianapolis, 3 hours South of Chicago and 2 ½ hours Northeast of Saint Louis. Michigan people on the West side of the state should consider coming down on Interstate 57 from northern Illinois. Michigan people coming from the East side of the state might consider coming in from Indianapolis (see directions below).

The Stevenson Residence Hall is located on the corner of fourth and Grant Street on the Eastern Illinois University Campus. Upon arrival, park in the lot immediately south of the dorm. Stevenson Hall is a ten story building located behind Douglass-Lincoln Hall. To enter the Stevenson Hall lounge for registration, go through the stairs which lead to the main entrance of Stevenson Hall.

When parking in metered spots, be sure to feed the meters to avoid getting tickets (no charge on Saturday and Sunday). DO NOT PARK IN POSTED LOTS MONDAY-FRIDAY to avoid being towed. Smith Walbridge will not be responsible for anyone who receives a Ticket, or is towed, Resulting from Parking illegally or not feeding the meters.

Students and Staff Driving to Clinics:
Students and staff attending the clinic who drive cars should park in the lot immediately south of Stevenson Hall on Grant Street. After parking, students should turn in their car keys to a staff member at the registration table.

Directions to the Stevenson Residence Hall When Arriving From the North or the South:
Interstate 57, which runs North and South, is about 6-7 miles West of Charleston. Exit at the CHARLESTON / MATTOON EXIT #190A (Highway 16 which becomes Lincoln Avenue in Charleston) going East towards Charleston. Go east about 6-7 miles and turn right at 3rd Street, which runs straight to the dorm. There is an Arby's at the corner of Lincoln (Highway 16) and 3rd Street. Use the parking lot located south (behind) of the dorms.

Directions From Indianapolis:
Bypass 465 goes all around Indianapolis. Take Interstate 70 West, which is an exit off of I 465 on the West side of Indianapolis. Go West on I 70 for about 2 hours. Exit at ILLINOIS ROUTE 130 EXIT# 119 and turn right (North). Route 130 becomes 18TH Street in Charleston. Travel north to the intersection of 18TH Street and Illinois Route 16 (Lincoln Ave.) and turn left (West). (There will be a large Ford Dealership on your left at this intersection.) You will take Lincoln Ave. West to 4TH Street (about 12 blocks) and turn left (South) onto 4TH Street (street right after the castle). 4TH Street takes you to the back (South side) of the dorm. Turn right into the parking lot located south of the dorms.

Motels:
The Worthington Inn (Best Western 217 348-8161) and the Days Inn (217) 345-7689) motels are located on the South side of Lincoln Ave. (Illinois Route 16), West of 4TH Street, near campus. There is a Hampton Inn 217 234-4267, Fairfield Inn (800 228-2800), Super 8 Motel (217 235-8888) and Comfort Suites (217 235-6745) located at the Charleston / Mattoon exit 190B on Interstate 57. These are about 10 miles from campus. For more details: http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&hs=JmU&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=motels&near=Charleston,+IL+61920&sa=X&oi=localr

Phone Numbers on the First and Last Day of the Clinic:
If you get lost, contact us on these phone numbers on the first and last day of the clinic:
Cell phone of Camp Director: (217) 766-2958 Dorm phone: (217) 581-5551

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