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Band Camp '25

Important Dates

Percussion Only Camp - July 21-23, 2025 fr July 10-11, 2025 from 8am - 4pm [bring lunch]
Band Camp - July 14-18, 2025 from 8am - 8pm [bring lunch, dinner provided]
Band Camp -July 21-23, 2025 from 8am - 8pm [bring lunch, dinner provided]
Band Camp -July 24-25, 2025 from 4pm - 8pm [Bring Snacks]

What to bring - Required

  1. Instrument (and any necessary accessories: i.e. mouthpiece, reed, etc.)
  2. Athletic Attire: Comfortable Tennis Shoes, ------
  3. WHITE T-shirts Shorts/Athletic Pants
  4. TWO pairs of Socks (One worn to practice and one extra)
  5. Sandals/Crocs to wear INSIDE only Hair ties/scrunchies to tie back long hair Hats and/or sunglasses
  6. Water Bottle (AT LEAST a half gallon, preferably a full gallon)
  7. Dot Book/Index Card Notebook/Spiral-Bound Index Card Notebook
  8. Shoe Laces/Lanyard to clip the dotbook to you.
  9. Black Towel approximately the size of your instrument
  10. Approximately 1 inch Binder with sheet protectors & Pencils
  11. Backpack/Drawstring bag to carry the above items in.

* [If your student does not have these items - they will not be allowed to participate.]

 

**NEW** Band Camp Kit! (Optional)

Large kit includes most items needed for band camp (excluding black towel, binder, & sheet protectors)

 

  

 

What to wear

  • Athletic clothing (i.e. shorts, t-shirts, etc)
  • White shirts, I suggest buying a pack of white t-shirts and wearing them everyday.
  • Athletic shoes (i.e. tennis shoes or sneakers) [rec. 2 pairs]
  • Hats are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Protect yourself from sun damage. It will be hot. Plan accordingly.
  • HERE NO SANDALS, FLIP FLOPS, OR CROCS while outside
  • NO JEANS. 
  • Hydrate accordingly. 

What to eat/Drink

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) *NEEDED*- Will be taken at band camp!

 

Attendance

Attendance is IMPERATIVE. Attendance plays a huge role into whether or not your student can perform at our shows during the season, future opportunities and awards within the band, and lettering eligibility at the end of the year. Your student is required to be at every marching band event.

IF there is a conflict with any scheduled marching band event, the directors must be made aware AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Email us at prhsbandsattendance@gmail.com

COMMUNICATION IS KEY. If we do not know where your student is - we may not know whether they are safe or where they need to be.

 

DEMERIT SYSTEM

A way to hold students accountable. Not a means of punishment but, simply accountability. We are mimicking what sports do and if you receive Infractions - you lose game time.

 

Review the demerit policy

VOLUNTEERING [Mandatory]

We need parent participation! We can't do this without our volunteers. We have many opportunities for all schedules. A little from everyone spreads the load and increases the fun and efficiency! Expect to  volunteer at 3 times. Volunteer expectation are embedded into the dues.

Review the many opportunities to volunteer/chaperone during band camp and the season here or reach out to Chevy Burns or Andrea Dentley on the band app! 

 

What does a typical season look like

  • Mon. / Tues. / Thurs. Rehearsal (after school … 2:45-5:45p)
  • 10 regular season football games (typically on Friday nights)
  • 3-5 regional competitions (including the GCPS Marching Exhibition)
  • Building relationships with each other
  • Forming a collaborative culture amongst our students to work towards a common goal
  • Learning to function in a fast-paced environment
  • Having fun while getting better everyday! (Organized Tomfoolery)