LW Marching Arts Update

Here is a quick check list to make sure your child has a successful band camp! Week 1 is going to be HOT, so make sure your child is taking care of themselves!

What to bring/wear:

*Athletic clothes and shoes. Woodwinds and brass wear white shirts and percussion, guard and drum majors wear black shirts.

*Bring band binder with sheet protectors for instrumentalists. Part 3 and 4 should be printed before Monday.

*Bring sunscreen and reapply throughout the day during breaks.

*Bug spray.

*Bring a LARGE water jug labeled with your child's name. We will also have a water bottle refilling station and a water mister in the stadium available to help keep cool.

*Wear a hat, pull longer hair off the neck and wear sunglasses.

*Wear good supportive gym shoes and socks.

*Pack an extra shirt and socks in your child's band bag. It is nice to have dry clothes to change into if they get soaked from rain or even sweat.

*Bring extra deodorant.

*Send extra snacks so your child can refuel during breaks. They will be working hard, so they might need some extra calories during the day.

*Money for meals.

*Hand sanitizer/wipes

Meal Info:

If your child signed up for meals, please send $10 cash (exact amount, please) for each day they ordered. If you or your child forgot what they ordered, check your email for the meal submission confirmation. We cannot guarantee that change will be available, so please send the exact amount if possible. Thank you!

Dessert donations:

If you signed up to donate a dessert during band camp, those can be dropped off in the Visitor's Concession stand at Central. The stand is the brick building across from the Field House entrance. Please place your donations on the counter and cross your name off the list that will also be on the counter. Thank you!

Other Tips:

*Make sure to eat breakfast before camp and avoid dairy of possible.

*Get plenty of rest each night.

*Medications – If your child requires medication, please try to schedule it before or after

camp when possible. If a student absolutely needs their meds at camp during the day, the

procedure is the same as it is for school – It should be brought to camp in its original package,

labeled with prescription or product information, sealed in a zip lock bag and accompanied by

the medication permission form signed by a healthcare provider. Please indicate on the

bag if a med needs to be kept in the cooler. Students should turn in meds to the First Aid tent before practice starts and allow extra time for this. This will be located on the track in the

stadium. Your child is responsible for coming to the first aid tent to take their meds at their

scheduled time. The only exceptions are self carry meds such as albuterol inhalers,

epinephrine pens, and insulin. It is the responsibility of the student to pick up meds from first

aid at the end of each practice, as we do not have the capacity to store them outside of band

camp hours.

*Reminder that students are not allowed to take any medication (even over the counter

medication) during camp without a signed medication form.

*Chaperones at Band Camp — There will be chaperones on hand at Band Camp helping

with the water refilling stations, as well as tending to medical needs of the students. Chaperones who are signed up for a shift should report to the tent on the track near the visitor stands to check in upon arrival. Lunch supervisors and lunch servers should meet at the Visitor's Concession Stand when arriving.

Band Camp Chair — Jen Clark 708-860-2434

Sunday, July 23

Enjoy your break and take some time to sell SIAM cards!

Monday, July 24

Band Camp - 8am-6pm at LW CENTRAL

Theme - Favorite Day (wear something that shows your favorite band, character, movie, book, etc.)

Lunch - Lou Malnati's Pizzas for all who pre-ordered - $10

Tuesday, July 25

Band Camp - 8am-9pm at LW CENTRAL

Theme - Section Color Day

Lunch - Pizza Mia (tenders, pizza, or pasta) for all who pre-ordered - $10

Dinner - Gatto's - Complimentary

6:00-6:30pm - Final SIAM checkpoint at LW CENTRAL. Bring all payments and any unsold cards over the required 20 to turn in. Families will be billed in Charms for unreturned cards, so please bring EVERYTHING SIAM related to band!

7:00pm - Band Camp Olympics in the Stadium - parents are welcome watch!

Wednesday, July 26

Band Camp - 8am-6pm at LW CENTRAL

Theme - Crazy Hat Day

Lunch - Ambrosinos (chicken sandwich, chicken breast, or cheese sandwich) for all who pre-ordered - $10

Thursday, July 27

Band Camp - 8am-6pm at LW CENTRAL

Theme - Holiday Day

Lunch - Nicky V's (cheeseburger or hot dogs) for all who pre-ordered - $10

Friday, July 28

Band Camp - 8am-10pm at LW CENTRAL

Theme - Twin Day

Lunch - Joey's (hamburger, hot dogs or Italian beef) for all who pre-ordered - $10

Dinner - Smokin Z's (pulled pork, pulled chicken or loaded mac and cheese) for all who pre-ordered - $10

Saturday, July 29

2023 Band Camp Week 2 Theme Days:

July 31 - Dress like a Director or Tech

August 1 - Meme Day

August 2 - Crazy Sock Day

August 3 - Tropical Day

August 4 - Section Choice Day

During the evening of Thursday, August 3, there will be a parent meeting for ALL LWMB families to discuss the upcoming fall marching band calendar, which will be followed by our annual BBQ in the LWC stadium. Bring your own lawn chair, if you wish, and join us for a hot dog or a burger, and some social time with your LWMB family!

Burgers and hot dogs will be provided and will be served with chips, desserts and drinks. Please see the list below of items families should donate for the evening. Chips, drinks and napkins should be brought to LWC preferably by Monday, July 31. Cookies and brownies should be dropped off at LWC on Wednesday, August 2. Please bring the items to the LWC Visitor's Concession Stand.

Percussion (Front Ensemble/Battery)- 18 count assorted individual bagged chips (any flavor)

Saxophones - 24 pack of water

Mellophones - 12 pack of pop

Clarinets - 24 pack of water

Flutes - 2 dozen cookies

Tubas - 24 pack of water

Baritones - 24 pack of water

Trumpets - 12 pack of pop

Guard - 2 dozen cookies or brownies

Drum Majors - 18 count assorted individual bagged chips (any flavor) & package of napkins

Before AND after the meeting, we will have our next Saver's Drive (details in flier below). Please bag up your unwanted soft goods and bring them with you to Central on August 3. Please feel free to share the Saver's Drive info with your local friends and family members. Thank you!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting and BBQ!

Please take a moment to log on to Charms and check your balance in the Finances section. Please make sure your account is current and remember that you can use IFA funds that have been raised through your school's music boosters to help pay for LWMB fees.

You can also check Charms to see what forms have been submitted for your child including physicals. Click the Forms Collected button to see what still needs to be turned in for your child. Thanks!

Reach out to Communications Liaison, Jen Clark, with any questions you might have.

jennyclark79@gmail.com

708-860-2434

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