Prepare for Camp
Pre-Camp and Band Camp are almost here. And August temperatures are predicted to be about what you might expect for August in Hampton Roads. Here's how to get ready:
For Marchers
The night before:
__ Be well-rested: get a good night's sleep
__ Hydrate by drinking plenty of water, starting the night before
__ Review this CHKD story about staying hydrated: http://bit.ly/CHKD_H2O.
Morning
__ Eat breakfast and continue to drink water before arriving. Consider avoiding dairy products for breakfast.
Wear
__ T-Shirt: white or light-colored (must be consistent with school code)
__ Shorts that allow for ample physical movement (must be consistent with school code)
__ Gym shoes that are not flat-soled or are unable to flex during marching maneuvers. No sandals or flip-flops.
__ Hat
__ Sunglasses
Bring
__ Towel
__ Sunscreen
__ Bug spray/lotion
__ Water bottle
__ Pencils & Highlighter
__ Packed lunch
__ All music that has been distributed
__ A 3-ring binder with plastic sleeves for your music and drill
During camp
__ Monitor yourself and your band mates.
__ Focus on making the most of the time: no talking during rehearsal
__ Reapply sunscreen as necessary
After camp
__ Take care of your feet: air out your shoes, keep your feet dry
__ Continue to hydrate to replace lost fluids
__ Get a good night's sleep
For Family Members
We've had donations of bulk water - which is awesome. Please continue to donate water. Also, we'll make Gatorade from powder this year. So if you'd like to donate a container of powdered Gatorade (same location), that'd be great. Thank you for all your support!