Your introduction week
Programme
Below you can see all the activities in which you will participate:
Programme
Monday, August 26, 2024
We expect you on Monday 26 August at 11.30 am with bike and sleeping gear at Camping De Walhoeve: Hoge Wal 15, 5053 LG Goirle
Make sure you bring your own lunch on that Monday!
11.30 - 12.30 | Registration at Camping De Walhoeve
12.30 - 15.00 | Prepare bedding, have lunch and get acquainted with your new programme
15.00 - 17.00 | Introductory game with all first-year students of Fontys Academy of the Arts
17.00 - 18.00 | Direction Fontys Academy of the Arts, Muzentuin
18.00 - 20.00 | Pizza Party
20.00 - 00.00 | Programme Activity
00.00 - 01.00 | Back at the campsite at the latest
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
08.00 - 10.00 | Breakfast
10.00 - 12.00 | Programme activity
12.00 - 13.00 | Lunch
13.00 - 15.30 | City route through Tilburg
15.30 - 16.00 | Direction Fontys Academy of the Arts, Muzentuin
16.00 - 23.00 | Handshake
It's time for the Handshake. Today you will attend workshops from various art programmes at Fontys Academy of the Arts. Besides various disciplines, you will also get to know Fontys Academy of the Arts better. We will end the day with a School Party in the Muziekzaal at school.
23:00 - 01-00 | Programme activity
01.00 - 02.00 | Back to the campsite
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
08.00 - 09.00 | Breakfast
We start the day with sports activities at Sportcenter Tilburg University. Then you and your group will do a fun group activity, followed by a square party and pub crawl in Tilburg.
09.00 - 12.00 | Sports activities at Sports Centre Tilburg University
12.00 - 13.00 | Lunch
13.00 - 15.00 | Cinema / Bowling / Swimming
15.00 - 17.00 | Return to the campsite and freshen up
17.00 - 18.00 | Direction Tilburg centre
18.00 - 21.00 | College dinner and city festival
21.00 - 02.00 | Pub crawl
02.00 - 03.00 | Back at the campsite at the latest
Thursday, August 29, 2024
08.00 - 10.00 | Breakfast
10.00 - 13.00 | Programme activity
13:00 - 14:30 | Lunch and refreshment
14:30 - 15:00 | Direction Purple Festival in the Leijpark
During the Purple Festival in the Leijpark, meet all Fontys students, dance to the hottest music and have fun!
15:00 - 23:00 | Purple Festival
23:00 - 02:00 | Pub crawl
02:00 - 03.00 | Back to the campsite
Friday, August 30, 2024
Time to wrap uo! You'll leave the campsite tidy, take all your belongings with you and end it fun together with the group.
08.00 - 10.00 | Breakfast
10.00 - 11.00 | Closing with your programme
11.00 - 12.00 | Camp site completely clean and go home
Photos and videos
During this introduction week, many photos and videos will be made. They will include selfies and videos made by students on mobile phones as well as photos and videos made by professional photographers. By participating in this introduction week you automatically agree that these photos and/or videos are being published (i.a. social media, flyers, ads and websites).
#purple2024
We would love yo see how you experience Purple. Add #purple2024 to your photo's and videos on Social Media!
Registration
Registration intro
Participation fee: € 69 per person.
What do you get for this?
• 4 nights at the Purple campsite
• Breakfast every day
• Dinner on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
• Full-week program with activities
• A Fontys Academy of the Arts Introduction T-shirt
Sign up for the FAA Purple introduction by filling out the registration form carefully and completing the payment before August 16, 2024.
Any questions? Ask them via FAA-purple@fontys.nl
Whatsapp group intro Circus and Performance Art + Dance Arts in Context
We have created a whatsapp group for all new first-year students. This the place to get to know each other a bit online already. Your intro parents are also in this group.
Click here for the link to the whatsapp group or scan the QR code. See you there!
Additional information
Additional information
Medical, Allergies, and Dietary Requirements
If you have any medical issues, please inform us in advance so we can be aware. Think of chronic illnesses, epilepsy, etc. You can report this via FAA-purple@fontys.nl.
If you follow a diet for medical reasons, have certain food allergies, or are a vegetarian, please indicate this on the registration form. We will try to accommodate this as best as possible. If you have any questions, email FAA-purple@fontys.nl.
Address Information
Fontys Academy of the Arts: Zwijsenplein 1, 5038 TZ Tilburg
Campsite: Hoge Wal 15, 5053 LG Goirle
Alcohol and Drugs
Possession, use, and trafficking of alcohol and drugs are prohibited. This also applies to other psychoactive substances, such as laughing gas. Alcohol will not be served or consumed before 4:00 PM. Alcohol is prohibited under the age of 18. Violation of these rules will result in confiscation of alcohol and/or drugs, and you may be sent home.
First Aid
First aid/BHV (company emergency response) is available throughout the entire introduction week. Staff can be identified by their yellow vests.
Sign up and questions?
Sign up for the FAA Purple introduction by filling out the registration form carefully and completing the payment before August 16, 2024.
Do you have questions? Ask them via FAA-purple@fontys.nl.
Privacy
Photos will be taken throughout the entire introduction week. These may be made public and/or used for promotional purposes. By participating in the Purple introduction week, you consent to this.
Packing list
Packing list
To ensure you're fully prepared for Purple, check off the items on the packing list below. Nothing will stand in your way of having a great introduction week.
Make sure you have the following ready for the Purple program when the introduction begins:
• Bike (bring your own bike, there are not enough public transport bikes at the station); you really need a bike to get from the campsite to the city centre and to other locations. This is too far to walk.
• Identification
• Sleeping gear; air bed, fitted sheet, sleeping bag, pillow and an extra warm blanket as it can get cold at night
• Comfortable clothing
• Sports clothing
• Swimming clothing (only for students Music in Education, Circus and Dance Arts in Context)
• Water bottle
• Tea or coffee mug
• Phone charger
• Power bank, so you can charge your phone even without electricity
• If applicable; medication and menstrual products
• And of course, don't forget your good mood and a lot of energy!
FAQ
Contact
Contact
Don't leave your family and friends guessing. It's wise to keep them informed about where you're going and where you're staying. Feel free to share the contact information below.
Contact Person
Frédérique van Steen
+31 (0) 653100972
FAA-purple@fontys.nl
Reception Fontys Academy of the Arts
+31 (0) 885074599
Address Information
Fontys Academy of the Arts: Zwijsenplein 1, 5038 TZ Tilburg
Campsite: Hoge Wal 15, 5053 LG Goirle