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BAND CAMP 2026 IS HERE!
Band Camp is REQUIRED for all members. If someone has a small conflict, appointment, etc., please let the directors know so they can plan accordingly. All Percussion Camp and Band Camp sessions will meet at the EHS Performing Arts Center, unless otherwise specified by instructors or directors.
BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
July 7 8:00AM - 3:00PM: Percussion Camp
July 8 8:00AM - 3:00PM: Percussion Camp
July 9 8:00AM - 3:00PM: Percussion Camp
July 10 8:00AM - 3:00PM: Percussion Camp
July 11 7:00AM - 10:00AM: Field Cleanup - Parent Volunteers Needed!
July 13 7:00AM - 3:00PM: Drum Majors/Section Leaders/Officers - Leadership Training
7:00AM - 4:30PM: Color Guard Camp
July 14 7:00AM - 4:30PM: Drum Majors/Section Leaders/Officers - Planning/Setup/Organization
7:00AM - 4:30PM: Color Guard Camp
July 15 8:00AM - 3:00PM: Drum Majors/Section Leaders/Officers, NEW MARCHERS, All Percussion
7:00AM - 4:30PM: Color Guard Camp
July 16 7:30AM - 2:30PM: ALL MEMBERS
6:00PM - 8:00PM: Band Family Picnic - El Oso Grande Park
July 17 7:00AM - 3:30PM: ALL MEMBERS
Uniform Fitting: Seniors
July 18 7:00AM - 3:30PM: ALL MEMBERS
Golden Booster Call-A-Thon
July 20 7:00AM - 3:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Section Colors Day
Uniform Fitting: Juniors
July 21 7:00AM - 3:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Twin Day
Uniform Fitting: Sophomores
July 22 7:00AM - 3:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Anything But A Waterbottle Day
Shoe Fitting
July 23 7:00AM - 3:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Beach Day
Uniform Fitting: Freshmen
July 24 7:00AM - 3:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Frat vs. Sorority Day
Uniform Fitting: Freshmen
July 25 9:00AM - 12:00PM: ALL MEMBERS (Parent Meeting in PAC at 9/student performance ~10:30) - wear band shirts for performance
Students are on their own for lunch from 11:30-12:30 each day of band camp. Students may either bring their lunch or bring money to purchase lunch off-campus.
THEME DAYS & SOCIAL EVENTS
THEME DAYS & SOCIAL EVENTS
Monday - July 20: Section Colors Day - Wear your section colors (the color of your bandana)
Game Night - 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM (Mario Kart, Board Games, etc.)Tuesday - July 21: Twin Day - Match with your friends
Movie Night - 5:45 PM (until the movie is over)Wednesday - July 22: Anything But A Waterbottle Day - Bring anything but a water bottle (but still please bring your water bottle...)
Outdoor Game Night - 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM (Tag, Hide & Seek, etc.)Thursday - July 23: Beach Day - Wear your beach clothes (keep it appropriate please, and have good shoes for field practice)
Craft Night - 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM (Bring stuff for crafts)Friday - July 24: Frat vs. Sorority Day - Dress like your in a frat or sorority
Sports Night - 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM (Ultimate frisbee, Kickball, etc.)
WHAT DO I BRING TO BAND CAMP?
A good attitude, a willingness to learn, and an expectation of fun!
Band instrument in excellent playing condition.
Beach towel to sit on/put instrument on.
Tennis/athletic - NO sandals, flip-flops, crocs, boots, etc.
Wear cool, light colored clothing. APS dress code is enforced!
Sunscreen and hat.
LOTS of water. Must have refillable water bottle (as large as possible, 1/2 gallon to gallon size, please) and mark them with student's last name.
Black pep band folder and a pencil.
Reeds, mouthpieces, sticks and mallets as required by the Director.
Color Guard: supplied flags and rifles as required by the Director.
Sack lunch or money to buy lunch at nearby restaurants.
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