This is a reminder that Band Camp for Full Band and Guard will be next week from 8am to 4:30pm!!!

A List of Things You Need for Band Camp (taken from Band Camp Survival Guide):

• Information/Medical Form and Order Forms that are filled out (they are attached to this email)
• Your equipment (instruments, etc.) in good working order.
• Your music- if you didn’t receive your music yet we will give it to you the first day!
• Folio Folder- (flip folder) and a lyre for the first day of camp. They can be purchased from any band instrument store for a price between $10 to $15.
• 10 individualized poker chips. Decorate them all the same in a unique, easily-recognized design – these will be used to mark your position on the field.  There will be a prize for the best looking chip! (All marching members, including the color guard, need a set of chips.  The Pit and Percussion do not need chips, unless they want to enter the competition.)
• Pencils
• Water container – we provide water, you provide a leak-proof container with your name on it.  You can also bring your own bottled water, if you prefer.
• Sunscreen - Being burnt to a crisp will not provide good camp memories.
• One inch binder with clear protective sleeves
• Assigned food and drink items:
  ~Freshmen – 6 or 8 pack of fruit cups and 12-pack bottle of water
  ~Sophomores – family pack of chips and 12-pack of soda
  ~Juniors – bag of fruit (apples, grapes, bananas, oranges) and 12-pack bottle of water.
  ~Seniors- package of snacks (cookies, Little Debbies, etc.) and 12-pack of soda
• Food for lunches – refrigerator and microwave will be available.

Other helpful information:

What do I need to wear?

• Cool, comfortable clothing that meets the school dress code.
• White (or light colored) t-shirt
• Athletic shorts
• Socks and tennis shoes. No sandals.
• Hats are OK – recommended, in fact.
• Don’t wear jeans… they are HOT and you will regret it.
• Those with long hair should consider tying it up – it’s much cooler that way.
• Try to bring clothes that dry fast – it helps keep you more comfortable.

Food and beverages:

• Bring a healthy lunch every day. Make sure that you label your lunch bag so you can quickly identify it – there will be 50 of them there that look just like yours.
• Water is provided. You need a leak-proof container for it.

Other helpful suggestions and information:

• Be ready! Do some exercise in advance so that your body is prepared.
• Get plenty of rest… you’ll need it.
• Eat a healthy breakfast each morning, early enough so the food can digest before you hit the field. Having a tummy ache will not get you excused.
• If you don’t know, ask! The staff and upperclassmen are here to help you.
• Don’t stress about memorizing your music.  Definitely look at it ahead of time, and try to start memorizing, but by the time we’re done, you’ll get it.
• Don’t worry about learning to move and play at the same time – we’ll teach you.
• Uniforms will be fitted during the first week – you’ll all look simply marvelous!

Band Camp Schedule

August 2010
2-6                      Guard & Percussion Camp: Guard & Percussion~ 4pm-8:30pm
9-13(M-F)        Full Band & Guard Camp 8am-4:30pm
16-18(M-W)    Full Band & Guard Camp 8am-4:30pm
19(Thurs)         Band & Guard Practice 4:30pm-8:30pm
20(Fri.)            First Home Game (6:15pm~Dress time) @ 5:15pm we will have a pizza party to celebrate the  end of camp! Students will need to bring $2 for pizza.