Band Camp August 8 - 14
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CHECKLIST - BAND CAMP NEEDS:

• Instrument and accessories (reeds, oil, etc.)
• Full Marching Uniform, gloves (if needed,) black socks, drill master shoes/guard shoes
• Summer Band Uniform, black socks, gloves (if needed) drill master shoes
• Music (all issued to date)
• Three-ring binder for design charts & music
  
• Plastic sheet protectors for each design chart & music (minimum 75)
  
• Music stand (folding-type with your name on BOTH pieces)
  
• Set book (provided for you) with a shoelace (provided by you) to tie to your body
• Clothes pins (spring-type— to hold music in outdoor rehearsal)
  
• Pencils (for music/chart marking – minimum 4)
• Notebook/stationary and/or post cards/stamps
• Soap and toiletries
• Wash cloths, 3 or 4 bath, swimming, and face towels
• Swimming suit (swimming is NOT mandatory) “Appropriate & Conservative”
• Shorts/Shirts (7 days total)— Worn out, patched, dirty or made-to-look worn out dress is not permitted. Crop/half shirts and excessively short shorts are also not acceptable. Dress must be appropriate for a group camp setting. Suggestive/offensive slogans on shirts are OUT! Use your own “good” judgment. SHIRTS AND SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES!
• Handkerchiefs/Kleenex
• Appropriate sleepwear
• Hangers (you have a closet area suitable for hanging clothes and towels to dry for reuse)
• 1 pair of COMFORTABLE marching shoes (“high-tops” are not acceptable for marching)
• 1 extra pair of shoes
• PLENTY OF SOCKS - plan for 2 pairs per day. Wearing dry socks helps prevent blisters
• One jacket or sweatshirt/one pair of long pants for chilly evenings
• A HAT (MANDATORY!!!)
• Flashlight and batteries
• Watch
• Fly Swatter (one per room - check with roommates)
• WATER BOTTLE LABELED WITH NAME (mandatory!!!) You may wear one designed to be worn on your person if you wish.
• Sun Block, Bug Spray, Band-Aids, Flashlight, batteries, etc.
  Bedding consisting of:
  2 single/double sheets 1 mattress cover/sheet
  1 warm blanket, 1 pillow case -OR- 1 sleeping bag
  1 pillow case
  All of the above includes clothing suitable for camp wear. You may also wish to add slacks or jeans and sweatshirts in case of cool weather.

  While sportswear is perfectly appropriate, it should be “respectable”, as our Camp is open and visited by the public. In addition we will not be the only group in attendance at the camp. Because this is a church related facility, the Lake Williamson staff has high expectations about appropriate dress.
  All campers may want to bring a camera, sunglasses, an alarm clock, etc. It is suggested that roommates decide who will bring the alarm clock, radio, a hair dryer, etc. Share!

  Special Note: Only personal electronic music devices with head phones may be played on the buses in consideration to our drivers and other passengers.
  Each camper is allowed ONE suitcase, bedding (sleeping bag and pillow) rolled and tied & placed in a garbage bag in case of rain, & ONE carryon for bus. (Food is included in the luggage allotment.)
  All items are to be clearly tagged and labeled with first and last name, dorm name, & room #.

  No electrical cooking devices will be allowed. This is for the safety of all attending camp.

CAMP PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

GROOMING
Members are referred to the Band policy on grooming. The Band has been complimented time and again on our appearance, dress, personal grooming and self-discipline. This is an important part of the Lincoln-Way East tradition, and we are proud to maintain this image.

Shirts are required for all gentlemen at all times while outdoors at Camp Williamson. “Sports bras” and halter-tops are not acceptable attire for ladies while at Camp Williamson.

ALL GENTLEMEN are to be clean-shaven at all times. Hair should not be on or over the uniform collar and at least half the ear should be showing. Bangs should not fall below the brow.
ALL LADIES are expected to have a neat CONSERVATIVE hairstyle.

If you have any problems with these guidelines, please notify Mr. Johnson, Mr. Teare, Ms. Tinman, or Mr. Smith before leaving for camp.

VISITORS
Visits by current or former Band parents and former members accompanied by parents are always welcome. Visits by current members not on the Camp Roster are not allowed unless accompanied by a parent. Visits by others not associated with Lincoln-Way East Bands are prohibited. Anyone who visits the camp facility should know that they would not be allowed to interrupt rehearsals in any way. They should understand that they would only be able to visit with Griffin members during regular breaks. For the safety of everyone’s belongings, no visitors will be allowed into dormitories.

We are unable to provide meals or overnight housing for visitors not on the Camp Roster. The reason for operating our Band Camp at a site removed from the Lincoln-Way area is to encourage complete focus on building a Band Organization.

SPENDING MONEY
Basically, all expenses (housing, food, transportation, insurance, etc.) are included in $300.00 camp fee. This is possible because of the financial support given each and every Band Camper by the Band Boosters.

Additional spending money needed will be for snacks and vending machine beverages, and it is recommended that campers bring money for free time at the State Fairgrounds for rides and food at the fair (even though a sack dinner is provided.)

No cell phones are allowed at camp so it would be advisable to bring phone/credit card for phones or call collect. (In an emergency, chaperones will have personal cell phones and will permit camper use.)

Video Cameras are discouraged. They are allowed for use only at the talent show and must be held by chaperones until that time. A videographer will be at camp to record activities. End of the year video will include band camp.

Pop and water will be available for $0.25, Power Aid for $0.50 in the evenings.

CAMP MAILING ADDRESS:
Camper’s Name
Lincoln-Way East Band Camp
Lake Williamson Christian Center
PO Box 620
Carlinville, IL 62626
Note: Mail is distributed daily at the afternoon rehearsal. For the student’s safety, any large parcels will be opened only in a chaperone’s presence. Also, phone access at camp is very limited. Please keep this in mind to allow all an opportunity to call.

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