Band Camp 2019 Information

A focused, well-attended band camp is crucial to the success of the Adrian Maples marching band, and for the enjoyment of everyone involved in the program. 

It's an intense week of instruction. Members spend many hours marching the season's drill and working to learn their music. Students also participate in sectional and individual rehearsals with skilled music educators.

But band camp also presents amazing opportunities for growth, leaving students with something more personal. Members learn the value of teamwork, organization and time management, along with the pride that comes with setting goals and achieving them. They can become more independent and confident, learn how to navigate a community of people, and develop strong friendships along the way. 

Of course, there's free time, too, for canoeing, basketball, and other fun activities. Plenty of great food as well. 

If you're the parent of an incoming freshman band member who's on the fence about band camp, or if your high school band member has never been to band camp before, we urge you to reach out to any Music Booster or music director to talk about any questions you may have. We're confident band camp will be a positive experience for your child. 

Band Camp Meeting

Please attend the parent/camper meeting Monday, July 15th at 6:30pm in the Adrian High School band room. We'll talk about your expectations, collect your student's medical forms, and provide answers to all sorts of questions. 

2019 Band Camp Dates: Sunday, July 28th through Saturday, August 3rd 
Location: The Amigo Center in Sturgis, Michigan (Directions)
Check-in Time: 12PM at the AHS bus loop entrance
Departure Time: 2PM from Adrian High School. Bus transportation is provided to camp. 

Total Camp Cost: $265. That includes all meals, lodging and instruction.
Proposed Payment Schedule:
        April 10 - $25 
        May 10 - $80
        June 10 - $80
        July 15 - $80

Checks and money orders should be made payable to: Adrian Public Schools. For bookkeeping purposes, please do not send cash.  

Please mail all payments to:
        Sheri Powers 
        202 Melrose Ave. 
        Adrian, Michigan 49221 

If you believe you will not be able to afford the entire cost, please contact Mrs. Powers or Mr. Mykeloff to discuss options, including Music Booster scholarships. We never want any student to be denied this great experience because of a lack of funds.

You can also apply the money in your student's personal Music Booster account toward the cost of Band Camp. You and your student can increase the money in that account by participating in any of the Music Booster fundraising activities, including the Apple Pie sale, the Mattress Sale and our concession stand. 

For information on your student's account balance, please email Booster Treasurer Annette Armentrout at [email protected].

Here are links to the forms each student will need to provide on or before check-in day, July 28th:

• Registration and Medical Information
  
• Student Band Camp Code of Conduct
  
• APS Permission Slip (Covers All Marching Band Trips)
• Medication Authorization

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