Hi Dance Guard!
Hope everyone is having a great summer! We are so excited to be starting Band Camp this Monday, July 23rd. One of the most important things I want to remind you of is the location of Band Camp! We will be rehearsing at Hillcrest Baptist Church right behind Anderson @ 3838 Steck Ave, Austin, 78759. You will want to enter through the Steck Entrance, and drive past the doors labeled “Steck Entrance 2.” There is another door tucked around the corner labeled Steck Entrance 3, that will take you straight into the gym, where we will be rehearsing.
Make sure to arrive about 10 minutes early so we can get checked in and started on time. Please come fully prepared, as we do expect everyone to have all of the appropriate practice attire starting on day 1. The list of items that you will need starting Monday are as follows:
▪ Designated color shirt for each day & any color athletic bottom
▪ Mondays: Blue top and athletic bottoms
▪ Tuesdays: Green top and athletic bottoms
▪ Wednesdays: Pink top and athletic bottoms
▪ Thursdays: Purple top and athletic bottoms
▪ Fridays: Red top and athletic bottoms
▪ Comfortable OLD tennis shoes. Don’t buy anything new!
▪ Sunglasses
▪ Sunscreen
▪ Hat or visor
▪ Home Depot Tool Belt “BOB” – This is a small tool belt that can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes. The tool belts will be used during the marching band season to wear around the waist to hold a set book, pen/pencil, sunglasses and sweat rag (you will need this by the BOB party on Saturday 7/28)
▪ 1 GALLON water bottle (filled with water only!!!) ** Blue Coleman provided later during camp**
▪ Healthy snacks – non-perishable & you will need to bring your lunch every day. Students will have an hour to eat lunch so they may also walk to the nearest restaurants if desired (Randalls, Mesa Mart, etc.)
We will likely not be spending much time out side during the first week; however, I do recommend packing your bag with all of these items so that you are prepared.
There are several other items that you will need to have in the coming weeks if you’d like to spend this last week fully preparing for the school year:
▪ Black hoodie and black sweatpants to wear over costume when weather gets cooler (can be any brand of your choice, no stripes/logos/bling/etc.)
**Obviously we will not be wearing these until much later in the season; however, the first ‘chilly’ game does tend to sneak up on us and it’s nice to have on hand. We will expect everyone to be prepared with them once the temperature drops!**
▪ Black TOMS or canvas “look a likes” to wear with your summer uniform.
▪ Denim pants worn to school on game days.
▪ Black Racerback Sports Bra to be worn with summer uniform
Upcoming Schedule
7/23-7/27 – Summer Camp from 8am-5pm
7/28 – Bob Decorating Party at play land Skate Center!
7/30-8/3 – Summer Camp from 8am-5pm
8/6-8/10 – Summer Camp from 8am-5pm
8/13-8/17 – Summer Camp from 8am-12pm
8/20 -First Day of School! ** Please note that we WILL have practice on the first day of school**