Band Camp Information |
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| WHAT TYPE OF SUPERVISION IS THERE AT BAND CAMP? |
| Chaperones are carefully selected by the Band staff to ensure the students have adequate and appropriate supervision when they are not practicing with the band. The chaperones act as substitute parents for the students while they are at camp and are available to help students through various “crises” that occur in a teenagers life. Staff is also available as resources to the students at camp. |
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| WHERE IS BAND CAMP HELD? |
| Band camp is usually held at Warren Central High School in mid to end of July. |
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| WHAT TYPE OF SUPERVISION IS THERE AT BAND CAMP? |
| Chaperones are carefully selected by the Band staff to ensure the students have adequate and appropriate supervision when they are not practicing with the band. The chaperones act as substitute parents for the students while they are at camp and are available to help students through various “crises” that occur in a teenagers life. Staff is also available as resources to the students at camp. |
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| WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO BAND CAMP? |
*Sunscreen (lots)
*Lots of socks
*Snacks (especially healthy ones)
*Water bottle
*Music
*Instrument
*Money for snacks and pizza |
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| WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE STUDENTS AT CAMP? |
| Drink lots of water! It is easy to get dehydrated quickly when marching. Marching is generally done early in the morning and in the evening. Students don’t generally march in the middle of the day to help prevent heat-related problems. Students are expected to learn to be on time at all activities. Students also learn to take proper care of their instruments at camp. Students are expected to learn to cooperate with each other and staff to enable the band to perform at the highest level possible. Students are encouraged to push themselves hard and strive for the extra little bit of effort at camp and in all practices and competitions. |
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| I HAVE HEARD HORROR STORIES OF BAND CAMP FATIGUE. WHAT CAN I EXPECT? |
| It is very possible that you will be very tired after camp. It is recommended that you don’t plan for a heavy duty/action-packed weekend after camp. On the other hand some students come back from camp with lots of extra energy and excitement. ALL students can expect to come home with lots of laundry and fun memories. |
