Band Camp is Upon Us

Report Times for Band Camp:

• Thursday, August 6: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
• @HHS Football Field: 8am - 2pm (New Time - Be Prepared for Hard Work)
• Smigell posted the Squad Leader list
• Friday, August 7: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band
• @HHS Football Field: 8am - 2pm (New Time - Be Prepared for Hard Work)
• Squad Leaders and Drum Majors come to this also to help teach the new folks.
• Sunday, August 9: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 6:30am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Students MUST be signed in.
• Thursday, August 13: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

Band Camp Chaperone Meetings:

They are located in the HHS Band Room on:
- Friday August 7th @ 8am
- Sunday August 9th @ 6:15am

If you are chaperoning band camp, you must attend one meeting prior to leaving. Contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734 476 0312 if you have any questions.

Dropped Off / Picked Up:

We understand some people may be returning from / leaving for any end of the year vacations. If you are planning on dropping off/ picking up your student at Eagle Village, we must be notified (and they have to be signed in / out).

Please contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734 476 0312 if you have any questions and needing/planning on doing this.

Clothing at Band Camp: 

We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.

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 Systems
 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

Donations:

The band is running low on bottled water and we are in need of powered gatorade / powerade for Band Camp / the season. If you are interested in donating, feel free to drop them off at any time Pre-Band Camp is happening or during the Band Camp drop off. Thanks!

~ Jade