Parents and Students,
Band Camp #2 starts this Saturday at 9:00 AM. Please plan to arrive by 8:45 AM so that we can get started at 9:00. I know that there is a Tropical Storm out there, but it looks like we will be good for Saturday. If the need arises to alter our plans, I will send out an email and we will place as many phone calls as we can. Remember, Camp happens rain or shine. If it rains, we move the fun inside.
For Saturday, students will need to provide their own lunch, dinner, snacks (From Carolyn: good snacks include pretzels, bananas, peanut butter crackers, Clif bars) and hydration. We will have water and snacks at the field, but make sure you have everything else. Also, bring plenty of sunblock, a hat, sun glasses and anything else you may need for the outdoors. Bring an entire change of clothes so you can get out of your sweaty clothes at lunch time.
Lunch will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 each day and dinner from 5:00 to 6:00.
On Friday, August 12th, we will be having a chicken bbq at our dinner break. You may pre-purchase a chicken dinner by using the flier attached to this email. Please return your order by Tuesday to Mrs. Hummel or Mrs. Clarke our band treasurers.
Band Camp fees can be paid in the morning or during dinner time. Our treasurers will be available to assist you.
The treasurers have asked if you are writing a check for fees, shoes, chicken dinners, bbq, etc. that you write separate checks for each item. All checks are to be made payable to the GHS Band Boosters.
Students, make sure that you eat a healthy breakfast and hydrate before you come to camp. (Note from Carolyn: Examples of good breakfast - bagel or 1/2 bagel with a thin layer of peanut butter, not cream cheese. Granola bar/Clif bars are very good. Something with Carbs and protein. Suggest you stay away from bacon (or anything high fat/greasy. No leftover pizza for breakfast!!), dairy (dry cereal is fine, lots of milk - not so good.)). You will get sick very quickly if you do not take care of yourself properly. Avoid any type of energy drinks!!! They will make you sick in a heart beat when you get out into the heat. (More from Carolyn: For those who like gatorade, suggest diluting half and half - water/gatorade - and having it cool but not ice cold. Also, no chugging. Small sips are best, even when you are really thirsty. No drinks with any kind of carbonation.)
I look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday,
Bill
