BAND CAMP II
August 7th and August 9th - 13th, 2010
This camp is for all band, color guard and drumline members. We will be learning our competition show. Weather permitting; we will be outside in the mornings, late afternoon and evenings. Therefore, it is imperative that the students prepare properly for this camp.
What to Wear
- All students must wear tennis shoes and socks, comfortable shorts (black or dark blue) and light colored t-shirts. Students are encouraged to bring a change of clothes, including socks, Gold Bond and deodorant.
- Students must wear sunscreen and reapply throughout the day.
- Students need to wear a hat and sunglasses. GHS Marching Band hats can be purchased for $12 (not required)
What to Bring
- Students need to bring a large cooler of water or sport drink. Students will have an opportunity to refill their cooler during the day.
- All students need to bring the following food each day: a mid-morning snack and a mid-afternoon snack and a brown bag lunch.
- Snack foods to bring:
- Peanut butter & Jelly sandwiches, Meat sandwiches (protein), crackers, all fruit, raisins, string cheese, lunchables, carrot and celery sticks with cheese.
- * Sodas and sugar filled fruit juices need to be avoided during camp week. Also, dairy products should not be eaten in the morning this week. The hot morning sun can cause nausea and possible vomiting.
- Students will need their marching band instrument and all music each day.
- Students need to bring a 1” binder, 50 clear page protector sheets, a spiral bound set of 50 index cards and a piece of string or a shoestring about 4 feet long. Students also need to bring several pencils.
Where to Go
- All outdoor rehearsals will be on the GHS Baseball Field. Indoor rehearsals will be in the cafeteria and surrounding areas. Students should report to band room 15 minutes PRIOR to the 9am start time.
Uniforms and Shoes
- All students will be fitted for their marching band uniform during this week.
- A representative from Sunshine Band Accessories will be at GHS on the Wednesday of Band Camp #2 at 1:00 to fit students for their marching band shoes. If students need to buy shoes, they are encouraged to purchase them at this time.
How Much to Pay
- The $100.00 assessment is paid at the beginning of this camp. The money pays for some of the following things: music, drill writing, staff salaries, office supplies and copying needs, student travel uniform (shorts/T-shirt), food, uniform cleaning, transportation etc. The 2010-2011 T-Shirts and Shorts will be available by the end of camp. To receive their items, the student must have paid their Camp 1 ($100.00) and Camp 2 ($100.00) fees. The T-shirt and shorts are our Travel Uniforms to games and competitions and are required for all band and guard members.
- The GHS Band Booster Treasurers will be collecting the $100.00 assessment each morning. Make checks payable to: GHS Band Boosters
- The marching shoes are $35.00 for band students and $30.00 for guard. Students must pay for the shoes at the time of the fitting. You may pay by cash or check. Make checks payable to: GHS Band Boosters.
Schedule – Please pay particular attention to the meal requirements each day.
Saturday (9:00am – 9:00pm) Students must bring lunch, dinner and snacks
Sunday – no camp – day off
Monday (9:00am – 9:00pm) Students provide their own lunch, dinner and snacks.
The dinner on Tuesday is pizza, if the students want it. The students must buy it. Orders will be taken on Monday and Tuesday morning. ¼ pizza $3.00 cheese or pepperoni only.
Tuesday (9:00am – 9:00pm) Dinner is pizza (students buy) or bring your own dinner.
Wednesday (9:00am – 9:00pm) Dinner provided by Band Boosters
Thursday (9:00am – 9:00pm) Students provide their own dinner
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