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Band Camp Information
Sunday, July 23rd – Tuesday, August 1st 2017
Parking -Use the Caito Drive entrance at LC and park in the north lot nearest the Caroline V Hanna Auditorium entrance and enter the building through Door 11
This year will see some changes to the band camp schedule, starting with registration and rehearsal on Sunday all the way through the parent preview. While some things will change to suit the needs of the Band, one thing that will not change is the commitment to excellence embodied by the students, directors, staff and volunteers.
Registration/Check-in: Parents – your presense is required to check-in your student!
- Sunday, July 23rd – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Students and parents will be greeted at check-in tables in the LC Hall of Fame (door #11). Parents will receive their postcard checklist and proceed through the check-in process. Your checklist will be approved at each table.
- Once you have completed the registration process, students will receive wristbands. Parents may depart and students proceed to band room for rehearsal.
Financial Contracts and Payments:
- The third payment of $100 is due at check in. MPLT outstanding balances should not exceed $300, (or full adherance to your financial contract), in order to fulfill financial expectation to participate in band camp.
- Payment plan arrangements should already have been made before band camp check in, however representatives from LN and LC will be available to set up plans at registration.
- A spot in the show cannot be guaranteed for students who do not have financial arrangements in place or are delinquent on payments.
- Please contact your Performing Arts office if you’d like to make payments or set up payment plans prior to registration, as long lines at the financial tables are possible during registration.
- Lawrence Central: 317-964-7550. Credit card payment for LC or BMS students: http://www.lcpaa.org/online-payments/
- Lawrence North: 317-964-7951. Credit card payments for LN or FCV students: http://lnband.com/fees.php
Required Forms:
- ALL MPLT forms are required and due at Band Camp registation. If you have already filled out and turned in these forms, Thank you! We have a record of all forms that have been turned in. If you still need to turn in forms, please print and fill them out ahead of time, it will make you and your student’s check-in much faster.
- 2017 Performer Contract
- 2017-18 Medical Release/Consent
- 2017-18 Information Verification
- 2017 IHSAA Physical
- 2017 Volunteer Opportunity
- All volunteers who will be working directly with students will be required to fill out a limited background investigation. You may print and bring this form to check in also.
Medical:
- Parents of students requiring prescription medication will need to provide dosage, frequency and a supply of the medication needed each day from 6:45am – 9:30pm.
- Students who have non-medication related requirements should also report to the Medical table.
- The medical staff must be made aware of all situations each student faces in order to provide the highest level of care and support during camp.
2017 MPLT Band Camp Daily Schedule:
Registration Only – Parents and Students Required
July 23rd – Sunday
2:00pm – 3:00pm – Check-in/Registration at Lawrence Central (door #11 – Hall of Fame)
Students only
3:00pm – 9:00pm – Rehearsal & Dinner
Daily Schedule: Students will report at 6:45am for Check-in, followed immediately by breakfast at 7:00am.
July 24th – July 28th – Monday – Friday
July 31st & August 1st – Monday & Tuesday
6:45am – Report Time – Check-in*
*Students who have not checked in by 7:00am will be reported as absent.
Staff phone calls to parents will begin immediately.
7:00am – 7:45am – Breakfast
8:00am – 12:00pm – Basics and Drill
12:00pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Sectional Rotations
5:00pm – Dinner
6:30pm – Full Ensemble
9:30pm – Rehearsal Ends/Students Dismissed**
**Please arrive on time to pick up your student.
Staff and Band Camp Committee members must remain until all students have left campus.
Phone calls to parents who have not picked up students will begin.
July 29th – Saturday
6:45am – Report Time – Check-in*
*Students who have not checked in by 7:00am will be reported as absent.
Staff phone calls to parents will begin immediately.
7:00am – 7:45am – Breakfast
8:00am – 12:00pm – Basics and Drill
12:00pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Sectional Rotations
5:00-9:00pm – Parent Preview Night – Jug’s Catering – Presale Dinner Order Form – Pre-order your dinner to enjoy before you watch the show. Be sure to include a ticket for your marching band student, as dinner is not provided on this day at band camp.
Show Preview (Stadium)
9:30pm – Students Dismissed
Special Notes Regarding Freshman Orientation and Schedule/ID/Chromebook Pick-up
- LN students: Freshman orientation is Wednesday, July 26th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Please register for this session. Students will eat lunch at LC, ride a shuttle bus to take care of all business and then return to rehearsal at LC. All LN Upperclassmen will pick up schedules & take care of all school business on Thursday, July 27th from 1:00-4:00pm. A shuttle bus will be provided.
- LC students: Freshman orientation is Wednesday, July 26th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Schedule pickup is July 26th and 27th. Upperclassmen LC students are encouraged to pick up schedules & take care of all school business during mealtimes.
Student Drivers/Cars:
- Student are permitted to drive to band camp, but will not be permitted to leave campus until dismissal at approximately 9:30 PM each evening for any reason. Students who violate this policy will be held to MSDLT code of conduct for school sponsored events or field trip type activities.
Band Camp Meals:
- Each full day students will receive meals, Sunday (Dinner), Monday thru Friday & Monday & Tuesday (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), Saturday (Breakfast and Lunch). The menu for the entire week is available for download using the link below.
- 2017 Band Camp Menu
- Please talk to one of the kitchen staff regarding food allergies or specific requirements. Many options are always available.
What to Bring: Students will need to pack and bring a small bag daily. The following items are suggested.
- Marching Shoes: All Veteran Marchers! If you have a pair of marching shoes at home, please bring them to the uniform room on the first day of camp!
- Water Jug and Sunscreen
- Equipment/Instruments: Music, instruments, sticks, mouthpiece, flags, rifles, sabres, etc. Everything you need to rehearse.
- Clothing: Students need to be prepared for changes in daily weather conditions, cool mornings, rain, heat, etc.
- Extra socks, sweats, yoga pants, sweatshirt, shorts, t-shirt or tank, athletic shoes (no sandals or flip flops) hat, bandana, hair ties, sunglasses, etc.
Theme Days: Each day students will participate (dress) in a theme chosen by the leadership council.
- 7/23 – Neon
- 7/24 – Mis-match
- 7/25 – Tie-dye
- 7/26 – Freshman show shirt
- 7/27 – Hawaiian
- 7/28 – Twin
- 7/29 – Superhero
- 7/31 – Section Spirit
- 8/1 – Decades
Personal Health & Hygiene: Sunscreen, bug spray, lip balm, deodorant, body spray, extra socks, extra clothes, etc.
Personal Comfort: During lunch and dinner breaks students may take time to rest in designated areas. Pillow and blanket are acceptable. (no air mattresses please!)
What NOT to Bring: Large sums of cash or other valuables, jewelry, electronics, etc.
If your student forgets something you may stop by campus and drop it off at the Performing Arts located inside door #11 (Hall of Fame).
Thank you! It is going to be a GREAT Season!
2017 Marching Pride Band Camp Committee
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