Preparing for Band Camp

Band camp is a full, structured experience where students live, learn, and bond as a team. All meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are provided, and students are expected to attend every rehearsal, meal, and evening event. Cabins have set quiet hours (10:30pm–6:30am) to ensure rest, with boys and girls housed separately under the supervision of parent chaperones. Staff members also have their own designated cabins. For safety and respect, students are not permitted in cabins of the opposite gender.

Cabins should be kept tidy throughout the week, especially since critters can wander nearby. Any snacks brought from home must be kept in sealed containers. The camp routine is designed to balance hard work, responsibility, and fun while giving students a true sense of independence and teamwork.

6:30am - Wake up

7:15am - Morning Exercise

8:15am - Breakfast

9:15am - Block 1 (Drill on field)

Noon - Block 1 Ends

12:15pm - Lunch

1:15pm - Block 2 (Sectionals)

3:00pm - Block 2 Ends

3:15pm - Free Time/Pool

5:45pm - Dinner

6:45pm - Block 3 (Drill on Field)

8:15pm - Block 3 Ends

8:30pm - Block 4 (Music Ensemble)

9:45pm - Block 4 Ends

10:00pm - Snacks

10:30pm - In Cabins

11:00pm - Lights Out

Summary

Rehearsal Time: 7 hr. 15 min.

Free Time: 3 hr. 30 min.

Meal Time: 3 hr. 30 min.

Sleep: TBD

Band camp is rain or shine. In case of bad weather, students will perform-sometimes outside without instruments, sometimes indoors .

Important Items to Bring

• Comfortable clothes for marching and rehearsals

• rain gear and warm layers for cool nights

• Water bottle

• Sunscreen and bug spray

• Sealed snacks

• Spirit Day outfits

• Seniors: one nice outfit for Senior Dinner

If your child has allergies, dietary needs, or medications, please speak with Ms. Fisher before camp. We have trained staff on-sit to ensure student safety and well-being.

• Students are supervised 24/7 by school staff and chaperones

• The camp is private, secure, and experienced in hosting youth groups

• Please note that cell service in the Poconos can be limited. Students may not be able to text or call regularly, but no news is good news!

• In case of an emergency, staff will contact you immediately

• The week is structured, sage, and filled with teamwork, learning, and fun