Band Camp 2018

Band Camp is the key to starting the marching band season on the right foot, for each individual musician and for the band as a whole. It's an important experience that helps band members bond, learn how to work together, and push each other to be better. And for many, it's one of the first steps toward growing more confident and becoming independent.

(Watch videos from Band Camp 2017.)

Band Camp Fast Facts

Dates: Band Camp 2018 runs from Sunday, July 29th until Saturday, August 4th.

Location: The Amigo Centre, 26455 Banker Road, Sturgis, Michigan. Phone: (269)651-2811.

Check-in: In front of Adrian High School - Sunday, July 29th at noon.

Load-in: We'll begin loading luggage and instruments onto the buses at 1pm.

Departure: The buses will leave to transport marching band members to Band Camp at 2pm. 

Camp performance: Band Camp concludes with an on-field run-through of the season's first show in Sturgis, Saturday, August 4th at noon. 

Camp breaks: Marching band members leave Sturgis with their parents. The school van will be available for students who need a ride back to Adrian.

To request roommates, students should click here to use this Google doc. 

Cost: Band Camp 2018 costs $265 per camper. That fee includes all meals, cabin accommodations, activities, and group and personal musical instruction. 

There are two ways to defer the cost of Band Camp. 

(Watch this video as a former AHS students says "Don't Miss This Experience.")

You can apply any money in your music student's personal Music Booster account. You or your student can earn money for that account by:
1) Using Scrip gift cards
2) Working in our concession stand during football games
3) Selling and/or making apple pies during our annual apple pie sale 

Payments can be made by check or money order to Adrian Public Schools. Please do not send cash. Mail your check(s) or money order(s) to:
        Sheri Powers
        202 Melrose Avenue
        Adrian, Michigan 49221

If you need assistance with paying for all or part of Band Camp, please notify Mrs. Powers or Mr. Kesterke as quickly as possible. We believe Band Camp is very important, and we don't want anyone to miss it for any reason. 

Informational Meeting

Please join us for a parent / camper meeting, Wednesday, July 18th at 6:30pm in the Adrian High School Performing Arts Center. We'll provide a general overview, answer questions, and accept student medical forms. 

Band Camp Forms  

Registration and Medical Information
Student Band Camp Code of Conduct
Adrian Public Schools Permission Slip 
Medication Authorization

Miscellaneous Information  

Band Camp Packing List
Directions to The Amigo Centre