Friday, August 01, 2014

Band Camp Report Times and Packing List:

Hey Bandos!

I hope all of your summer was full of fun and exciting things. Band Camp is about a week away - and I can't wait!

Band Camp Report Times:

Thurs August 7th: Squad Leader Day (Squad Leaders are required to come): 9am - Noon
Fri August 8th: New Member Day (Squad Leaders and All New MB students): 9am - Noon
Sun August 10th: Leaving to Eagle Village: Report Time 7:30am
Thurs August 14th: Approx Time of Arrival from Eagle Village: 4pm-ish*
*We will provide an updated time of arrival on the fb page and this blog when we officially leave*

HHS Marching Band Camp - Pack List:

What To Bring:

Only 1 piece of luggage please.

  • Instrument
  • Bedding - Pillow, Sleeping bag/blanket, sheets
  • Jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • Flashlight
  • Bug Spray
  • Flip Folder and Lyre
  • Water Bottle w/name on it
  • Any extra instrument parts like reeds, neck straps, sticks, oil, etc.
  • Pencils
  • Bathing suit
  • Clothing for all weather (check the weather sites for the forecast and prepare for "Michigan Weather")
  • Sunglasses / Hat
  • Two pairs of shoes that can get dirty
  • Extra socks
  • Fan* (Optional for males, females will be in the Peak and won't need any)
What Not To Bring:
  • Weapons / Knives / Razers of any kind
  • Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs or anything else forbidden in the District/School Code of Conduct
  • Televisions, Full Blown Video Game Systems or Stereo Sytems
  • Large Coolers
  • Extra Food (it attracts beasties and bugs!)
  • Expensive (electronic) items that scream "Steal me!"
  • Hairdryers the size of Volkswagens
  • District/School Dress Codes Apply - No Short-Shorts / Miniskirts, etc.
  • Your own bed
  • Anything else that you can do without for 5 days and 4 nights

~ Jade