Camp Info and Requests

We are so excited to start our 2026-27 season next week! Little bit longer email, but important - please take 30 seconds to read/consider.

To-Do:

  • Wear comfortable tennis shoes and socks (no sandals) 

  • Wear loose athletic style clothing with deodorant

  • wear deodorant and take showers (your social life may depend on it)

  • Hydrate and eat good meals (especially breakfast)

  • Bring a water bottle to every rehearsal - VERY IMPORTANT!

  • Wear/Bring Sunscreen/Hats/Sunglasses

  • Make sure your instrument works and you remember to bring it!

  • Starting now - Get acclimated to heat and hydrate! (ideas: go to the beach, take your videogames outside and play them, mow the lawn, take a walk/bike ride) 

  • Arrive at pre-camp on time and enter through the Fine Arts Entrance of the HS. Turn right to make your way to the Band Room once in the building.

Parent support is critical.  

UNIFORM FITTINGS:

We need help next week with uniform fittings on Monday (7/20) from 8am-Noon (you don’t need to know how to do anything, we’ll train you!).  The more help we have on Monday the less likely we’ll have to send 5 more emails asking for help.  Also, our parents helping really appreciate that students wear deodorant.

CLICK TO SIGN-UP FOR MONDAY

FEED THE BAND!:

During Full Camp Week our student leadership team has set the menu for our lunches…They are requesting a family, or group of families, friends, etc, to sign-up for a day to coordinate Feeding the band lunch (You’ll work with Mr. Wellfare to know what exactly to do)  We’ll work with the people for each day getting the supplies needed, but if the families could pick up the food for the day (we’ll reimburse and also request donations for some items) that would help divide the work and not make one person be run ragged all week!  The students have chosen things that are easy to make on grills, hotpans, griddles, etc)

Katie Bradley has volunteered to coordinate the week so she will be there each day to help coordinate set-up etc.

Also, we are taking a look at the salad portion of each day based on the recent news - we’ll keep you posted.

Monday: Pizza (easiest day, order and pick-up, set-up, get salad, etc)

Tuesday: Grill Burgers/Dogs/salads (we’ll provide grill)

Wednesday: Breakfast for lunch/salad (pancakes, sausage, etc) You’ll need a  blackstone or large griddle of sometype)

Thursday: Mac and Cheese/Pulled pork, salad (Roaster pans make this fairly easy if you have them)

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP

Pre-Camp: 

Monday July 20th - Thursday July 23: 8am-Noon in CHS Band Room

Band Camp:

Monday July 27 - Friday July 31* 8am-5pm at CHS

(*on Friday July 31 we will hold a parent performance at 11am which will last approximately 30 minutes - this is the end of camp and students can go home!)


Have a great deodorant!


Camp and Calendar

Reminder that the start of our 2026-27 season is coming up!  We are going to have a GREAT year with a GREAT group of students!

Pre-camp: July 20-23, 8am-Noon at HS

Camp: July 27-Aug 31, 8am-5pm at HS

Link to full calendar

From this message on all Marching Band Communication you receive via text/mail will also be posted here so that you can see everything in one place. 

Volunteers

This weekend I will be sending out sign-up genius requests for volunteers and donations.  Here is a summary so you can think about your availability until the official sign-ups are sent

  • Uniform Fittings - Monday July 20 8am-Noon (during rehearsal) - as many parents as possible need to help with fittings - no experience needed

  • Feed the Band - Our student leaders have chosen the food menu for band camp lunches.  We will be asking for individuals/families/groups of parents to help coordinate each each day, plus we will need extra volunteers to help serve!

Look for more communication in the near future with camp specifics, volunteer needs and lots of other info!

I will be out of town for the rest of the week with my family - I’ll respond to any questions once I return.

Thank you and have a great week!

Kyle Wellfare

Director of Bands

Caledonia High School

Email: Wellfarek@calschools.org

Announcements Week of Oct 27

We’ve got some upcoming fundraisers and events you’ll want to keep an eye out for in the coming weeks!  These include our wreath sale and our upcoming jazz night!  Also, be on the lookout for an email to order marching band individual, section and full band pictures!


THIS WEEK:


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LOOKING AHEAD: 


December 6 - Caledonia Christmas Parade (6pm - Call time TBD)

December 16 - Winter Concert


BAND BOOSTERS:


December 5 - Jazz Night Dinner/Auction/Raffle 6pm - South Cafeteria

Wreath Sale - Limited Quantities - Click Here to Order Today


OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:


If you have not yet made your season payment please do so.  

Remember to check your calendar often.  Click Here and bookmark it!



Announcements Week of Oct 20

What a great season we’ve had! You have two more chances to see us perform “Scotland Forever”.


THIS WEEK:


Monday Oct 20: Fall Concert (Sounds of the Stadium on Stage in FAC!) - 7:00pm HS FAC - Link to reserve a seat (see previous email for details)

  • Uniform Room Opens at 6pm
  • Call Time RTP in Band Room 6:30pm

Friday Oct 24: Final Home Football Game VS. Jenison - Senior Night!

Seniors Parents - Make sure you check your email for details and RSVP

Click Here to Volunteer

  • 4:30pm - Band Room Opens 

  • 5:00pm - Uniform Room Opens

  • 5:45pm - READY TO PLAY (RTP) - in Uniform outside band room (inspection, warm-up, Rehearsal)

  • 6:25pm - March to Stadium

  • 6:50pm - Approximate Pre-Game

  • 7:00pm - Kick-off

  • 8:00pm - approx half-time show

  • 9:15pm - Approximate return to Band Room/Change

  • 9:30pm - Approximate Pick-Up at Band Room

    • Please note that some times are approximate based on speed of game, weather, etc.

LOOKING AHEAD: 


December 6 - Caledonia Christmas Parade (6pm - Call time TBD)


BAND BOOSTERS:


December 5 - Jazz Night Dinner/Auction/Raffle 6pm - South Cafeteria

Wreath Sale - Starts at Concert Monday (see program)


OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:


If you have not yet made your season payment please do so.  

Remember to check your calendar often.  Click Here and bookmark it!