Camp Day 1 and Requests!

We had a great first day!  Despite the storms, (we really did need the rain!) we had a successful first day!  We spent most of our time working on music, and now have a strong grasp on memorization already on day 1!  This is going to make the visual part of our show go much easier when the weather improves tomorrow!

These kids can eat!

I didn’t have time to put up a sign-up genius, but we are in need of the following:


  • Apples/Oranges/Bananas/Fruit, etc……
  • Desserts


If you are able to bring some to rehearsal on Tuesday we will use them! I’ll leave the cart outside the band room.


Behind the Scenes:

Here are some things that have been going on with all of our wonderful parent volunteers behind the scenes the past few weeks:

  • Uniform Alterations
  • Prop Building (taiko holders)
  • Taiko building
  • Golf cart annual maintenance
  • Trailer repair and modifications
  • Food Prep
  • Bass Drum Holder Design/building


Thanks for all you do!
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Camp Week Info and Reminders!

Pre-Camp went AWESOME, and we are looking forward to an amazing camp week as we learn our show!


This is a very important week for the success of our marching band season! Camp week can be tough and tiring on the students, so we really need parents to support their kids with lots of encouragement (they’ll be more tired than usual, might need an extra push in the morning), as well as reminders about the importance of hydrating, eating well and getting plenty of rest. 


Here are a few pointers to help your students have a positive, successful week!


  • All School Rules/Policies Apply to Band Camp (and all band activities) including Dress Codes.


  • CHS is a Closed Campus - meaning that during our breaks students must stay 


  • Bring a snack for our morning block on the field…this is a long time to be outside and a healthy snack that doesn’t contain a lot of sugar might be helpful. (avoid things that might melt)


  • Keep Hydrated consistently throughout the day with water or gatorade/powerade.  Students should not be drinking soda or energy drinks.


  • Students must eat breakfast.  Avoid lots of sugary cereals and dairy products which may not sit well with our physical activity. 


  • Get a good night's sleep


  • Wear Sunscreen - bring extra and apply it often during the day.  I promise, it is very uncomfortable to do this activity with a sunburn. 


  • Take a shower and wear deodorant.  As a High Schooler this is a perfect time to make this a part of your daily hygiene routine.  Your social life may depend on it!


Schedule:


Monday - 8am-5pm (Lunch Provided - Pizza/Salad)


Tuesday - 8am-5pm (Lunch Provided - Burgers/Hotdogs/Salad)


Wednesday - 8am-5pm (Lunch Provided - Breakfast for Lunch/Salad)


Thursday - 8am-8pm (Lunch Provided Mac and Cheese/BBQ/Salad) (Our regular rehearsal will end at 5, but our student leaders have planned some fun activities for the band to bond together and have some fun - Section Leaders are working out dinner and it will be communicated with each member)


Friday - 8am - 12:00pm - At 11am we will hold a Public Parent performance to show off all the hard work of our students at our Practice Field. Once this parent performance is done the students are dismissed and Band Camp 2026 will be complete!


It’s going to be a great week!
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Feed The Band - Food Requests!

Just in time for your weekend shopping we need some additional items for our lunches next week.  These items can be dropped off Monday morning to a cart outside the band room door when you drop off your student!


Click Here to sign-up for your items!


Additional Need (kind of a big one…..)

-Click here to coordinate grilling day on Tuesday. Grill Provided! 


-We also need someone to coordinate Pulled Pork/Mac and Cheese Day on Thursday!


Please sign-up for this by Saturday at 8am so that I can make other plans if needed.
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Healthy Reminders - Great First Day!

We had a great first day of rehearsal, we can already tell it’s going to be a great season!


THANK YOU - to our parent volunteers who were able to fit everyone for a uniform in record time!  


STAY HEALTHY

It’s going to be hot this week - we will be spending a little more time outdoors each day to acclimate everyone to the temperatures and workload. 

Here are some helpful tips to stay well

  • Drink Water/gatorade regularly throughout the day

  • Eat a healthy breakfast

  • Sunscreen!/Hat/Sunglasses

  • Stretch 

  • Take a shower after rehearsal to bring core temperature down


FEED THE BAND

Click Here to Help Feed the Band Next week!
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