Band Camp Survival Guide

Band camp is a lot of hard work, but it is also tons of fun.  Here is a guide to help you prepare.

Things You Will Need For Camp:

-Your Instrument (school-owned instruments will already be labeled; nametags will be provided for everyone on the first day)
-Pencils (you will also need a pencil every day in band class))
-Tennis shoes and socks---no sandals or flip flops
-Water/water bottle
-Extra socks
-Change of clothes
-Sunscreen
-Bug spray
-Towel (you will not be allowed to put your instrument on the ground without a towel, no exceptions)
-Hat
-Sunglasses
-Light colored comfortable clothes (bees are attracted to yellow!)
-Healthy energy food (lunch, dinner, snack)
-Tuner (if you have one)

Other Important Information:

-Spend time outdoors prior to camp to let your body get acclimated to the temperature
-Start drinking lots of water a few days before camp
-Avoid dairy during camp (cereal, ice cream, anything with milk)
-School dress code should be followed at all times