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2010 MARCHING BAND CAMP INFORMATION

This is a time to build band fellowship, learn the parade dance and the half time show, and prepare music for the entire season.  Students work very hard this whole week and still have a lot of fun too!

Coordinators:   David Mestelle (phone  663-7115) and Jim Crandall (phone 663-6133)

Dates:
July 20:  Pre-Camp Evening Rehearsal and “Meet-n-Greet” for Leadership and        New Band Members (including Freshmen) in the band room, 6pm - 8pm.
 July 21:  Pre-Camp Evening Rehearsal for all band members in the band room,        6pm -8pm.
July 22:  Pre-Camp Evening Rehearsal for all band members in the band room,        6pm -8pm.
July 24:  Directors and Student Leadership report to High School Band Room for        morning departure (time announced at pre-camp rehearsals)
July 25:  Musicians and chaperones report to High School Band room for        morning departure (time announced at pre-camp rehearsals)
July 31, 11am:  Performance at Kimball Camp for parents and supporters. 
July 31, 1:30pm:  Buses return to High School in early afternoon  (approx)

Location:  Kimball YMCA Nature Center, 4444 Long Lake Road, Reading Michigan  49274.  Click on camp name for camp information (driving directions are on the camp’s web site under “Site Map”).

Marching Band Fee:  Cost per student is $300.  This fee includes costs for band camp and contributes towards uniform cleaning and upkeep, marching show and drill costs and other marching band support.  There is no extra cost for student leadership.

Your student will not get on the bus if the marching band fee is not paid in full.  Please, please, please don’t put us in a position of telling your student they can not go to camp!

Payment Schedule:  NEW!  Use PayPal to pay marching band fees and other expenses.  It’s Quick!  It’s Easy!  It’s Done!  Click here to pay with PayPal! 
$100 non-refundable payment is due on, or before, your student’s spring concert.   
$100 is due June 15th along with uniform orders and payment
$100 is due July 15th.  

Payment Coupons:  Please include a payment coupon with each check or money order payment to help with our bookkeeping.  
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Marching Band Fee Scholarships:  The Band Boosters has scholarship money set aside for students where marching band fees may be a financial hardship.  Download a financial aid request form and submit it by May 20 (for current high school students) or May 18 (for current 8th grade students) to your band director or a Band Booster representative.  Unfortunately we can not accept late submissions. 
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Chaperones:  Parents are encouraged to sign up as chaperones for band camp.  This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know some great kids and hang out at the lake for a week.  The directors and students do all the work!  There is no fee for chaperones.  Contact David or Jim and let you know you can help! 

Packing List:  Click here for the packing list and instructions for your medications.  

Field Trip Form:  Complete one copy of this form and turn it in at camp check-in. 
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Student Release Form:  Complete one copy of this form and turn it in at camp check-in.  The top portion must be filled in for all students.  Students can return home with their parents following the Saturday morning performance if this was noted on the bottom of the Student Release Form at check-in.  A
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Medical Forms:  Complete two copies of the medical form and turn them in camp check-in.  A nurse is in attendance the entire week of band camp. 
♪ Click here for a Medical form.

Student Mail:  Yes, you can send mail or goodie packages to your student, an entire band section, a whole cabin, our great directors and our fabulous chaperones!  Address your letters and packages to:
(Student, Chaperone or Director’s Name)
Eaton Rapids Bands
4444 Long Lake Road,
Reading, MI  49274

Saturday Morning Performance At Camp - 11am:  You are invited to drive to camp on Saturday morning and see a demonstration of the parade dance and half-time show that has been worked on throughout the week.  Students can return home with their parents if this was noted on the Student Release Form at check-in.

Fall Sports Try-outs and Band Camp:  Please talk to a Band Director if band camp conflicts with fall sports try-outs and practices.  The Directors work with the coaches, students, and parents to allow students to participate in both marching band and sports.

Summer Uniforms:  All orders are due June 15th.  Fittings will be done in May for 8^th graders.  High school students who have changed sizes should also consider ordering new summer uniform apparel.  See Parents and Students Corner for uniform information.  Call Angie English (663-1237) with questions.