PRHS Band Families Get ready for Band Camp!

6/26/2026 5:06 pm

PRHS Band Families, it is time to get ready for Band Camp!

The countdown to Band Camp has begun! Review the information below that Ms. Curtis provided earlier this spring to make sure you are ready and your student is prepared! 

Dates

• July 13-17 and July 20-24, 2026 from 8am - 8pm [bring lunch, dinner provided]
• Team culture building events on Wednesdays after practice ends at 5! 
• Preview Show: July 24 at 7pm  - All families, friends, and the community are encouraged to attend and support our students! 
• July 27, 29, and 30: 8am - 12pm
• It will be hot. Plan accordingly. Hydrate accordingly. 

What students should wear

• Athletic clothing (i.e. shorts, t-shirts, etc)
• White shirts, suggestion: buy one pack white like these  HERE
• ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS.. EVER.
• Athletic shoes (i.e. tennis shoes or sneakers) [recommend 2 pairs in case it rains!].
• ABSOLUTELY NO SANDALS, FLIP FLOPS, OR CROCS while outside
• Hats are HIGHLY encouraged. Protect yourself from sun damage.
• It will be hot. Plan accordingly. Hydrate accordingly. 

What to bring . . . REQUIRED:

• Instrument (and any necessary accessories: i.e. mouthpiece, reed, etc.)
• Athletic Attire: 
  • Comfortable Tennis Shoes, 
  • WHITE T-shirts
  • Shorts/Athletic Pants 
  • TWO pairs of Socks (One worn to practice and one extra)
  • Sandals/Crocs to wear INSIDE only
  • Hair ties/scrunchies to tie back long hair
  • Hats and/or sunglasses

• Water Bottle (AT LEAST a half gallon, preferably a full gallon)
• Dot Book/Index Card Notebook/Spiral-Bound Index Card Notebook
• Shoe Laces/Lanyard to clip the dotbook to you.
• Black Towel approximately the size of your instrument
• Approximately 1 inch Binder with sheet protectors & Pencils
• Backpack/Drawstring bag to carry the above items in.

If your student does not have these items - they will not be allowed to participate. Find recommended items needed for band camp at our Amazon store and we also get a donation from Amazon!

What to eat and drink before and during band camp . . .

• Fruits (bananas, apples, oranges, etc)
• Granola / Energy Bars
• WATER
• Electrolytes (Gatorade, Powerade, SmartWater…etc.)
• Stay away from greasy foods / dairy-based breakfast
• Food Donations (water / granola bars / snacks)

Snack Donations needed for band camp! Purchase on our Amazon store and we also get a donation from Amazon!

What to do before your student shows up . . .

• ALL paperwork must be submitted and approved through RankOne before your student arrives. (Physical & Health information etc…)
• Make sure you are on the BAND app (our main source of communication) and do NOT mute notifications
• Have read over the Attendance Policy (via the PRHS Bands Handbook), reminder that COMMUNICATION IS KEY
• Get a good night’s sleep!