Band Camp Information.   

Updated 6/04/09
 
2009 Tentative Band Camp Schedule:

August 
2	Full band 1pm-5pm	
3-7      Full Band  8am-5pm                                    
10-14	Full Band  8am-9pm  
17-21 	Full Camp  8am-5pm  


All of band camp is mandatory, so please plan vacations AROUND band camp. If you 
cannot make band camp, please do not enroll for the class.

 

Band camp can be an enjoyable, positive experience IF 
everyone listens to instructions the first time, saves 
socializing for breaks, works hard, accepts constructive 
criticism, dresses appropriately, knows their routines/music, 
and possesses a good attitude.
 
Speaking of dressing appropriately, NO ONE is to wear pajama 
pants or boxers as their top layer of clothes.  The ladies 
are the worst about this.  Also, do not roll pants or

shorts down at the top, or wear revealing clothing. 
Gentlemen are to wear shirts at all times.  Do NOT wear 
baggy/dragging pants.  Either hem them, cut them off, or wear something else.
 
One of the main reasons for band camp is to get the band in 
shape!  The physical demand is the most difficult aspect, 
not the heat.   The heat just shows how out of shape you 
really are.  If you did not play sports because you could not 
handle the physical stress, competitive marching band is NOT for you.  
Being crabby, hateful, and showing a poor attitude because 
you are hot and out of shape is unacceptable behavior.



Below are a few things you can do before band camp to 
make your experience more enjoyable.  

 
1.  You must be un-air conditioned.  Be active outside during 
the hottest parts of the day.  If you get hot, sit in the shade, not in the AC.
2.  Start jogging or taking brisk walks for at least 30 minutes 
at a time.  If you get hot, sit in the shade, not the AC.
3.  Practice until you are physically spent.  The next day, try 
to go longer.  The next day go longer, etc.



Band Camp Forms

Please click on the links below for these forms that must be returned to the boosters prior to your student attending away band camp.


Contact Information Form


Emergency Medical Treatment Form
 
Band Camp Checklist
 
What to have:
 
__	All band fees and camp fees.
__ 	Light colored clothes.   The dress code will be enforced!
__ 	Shorts
__	Tennis shoes. Absolutely no sandals, Crocs, boots, etc.
__ 	Socks
__ 	Hat (light colored and mesh backed hats are best)
__ 	Sunglasses
__ 	Sunscreen
__ 	Bug repellent
__ 	Three ring binder with 60 clear sheets, three hole       
         pencil pouch, pencils, pen, highlighter
__	Water jug with LARGE mouth opening (easier for ice).    
         Great for breaks.
	Write name on all water bottles/jugs.
__	Small water bottle with shoulder strap to carry on the 
         field (insulated is best)
__	Hand towel
__	Instrument in GOOD WORKING CONDITION, reeds, oils, etc.
__	Music.  Place in binder.
__	Is your music memorized?  Mr. L. has HIGH standards 
         during playing tests!
__	Chap-stick
__	Ace bandages
__       Gold Bond...ask a drummer. :)

__      Items in the checklist above
__      Snacks
__      Only all white T-shirts (no labels, color, writing) are 
        to be worn on the field 
__      Ace bandages....especially for guard
__      Wrist watch.
__      Small Cooler