Band... Now Read This!! It's quite a bit, but it will do you good to read and understand the info. Best Practices for
Band Camp: From the Book of SQUARE! "Get your HEADS in the Game!" How to prep yourself for camp 1.
Hydrate: drink water; drink more
water; drink mo' better water! This will also help with step 4. 2.
Energize: find a good protein source
(bacon, Boudin, nuts, peanut butter, beans, cracklins, and meat in general); your body
needs this as fuel. AVOID ENERGY DRINKS!! 3.
Acclimate: Go OUTSIDE! Yes, beyond
the cozy confines of interior of your house. Get some sun; find an effective
sunblock and lip balm that works for you (I prefer SPF 30 or above and Blister
with some SPF for lips...the small tan jar). GET USE TO BEING ON YOR FEET!! 4.
Detox: Fruits and Veggies; Fiber;
Water....Have some in generous quantities.
REDUCE or ELIMINATE carbonated drinks, sugar, and junk food carbs. Okay...
you can still have a treat in there somewhere! 5.
SELF: Mentally prepare to lose your
SELFISH (I-me) thinking to a SELFLESS (we-us) mindset. ThinkSYNERGY! Not sure...do
some research! "During the Heat
of the Day" During Band Camp "Fashionistas on Parade": Not a good
idea to wear your best threads to camp! Make-up, perfume, jewelry, teddy bears,
stuffed animals, flip flops, jeans, swimwear ...LEAVE IT ALL AT HOME! What works best: Comfortable
sneakers/tennis shoes with socks; PE style shorts; a light colored T-Shirt with
T-Shirt sleeves; a bandana/neckerchief; lightly scented deodorant
sunglasses/shades; a baseball cap. Baby powder and/or Gold Bond can help
eliminate the need for Boudreaux's Butt Paste! DRINK WATER! We will have plenty of bottled water. You can
bring your own sans Sucre flavor packet (no sugar) for your Lunch water. Crystal light.Dasani/Gatorade/ Powerade drops BIG OLE NOTE!!! NOW READ THIS!! "Camelpaks"
are not, I repeat, not a good idea for band camp, contrary to what you may have
been told or have heard! From my standpoint as the director, I find them to be
a focus-problem and a mechanical nuisance (and you're thinking...Yeah but!) I would prefer you bring a personal sized water jug. "What's for
Lunch?" Eat breakfast before you arrive each day! Pack and Bring a sensible Camp Lunch Protein/Carb/Fiber/Water Combo (an Entre' of `something like meat sandwiches; PBJ; leftover pizza; Boudin; a Fruit/Veggie choice; a small treat; Yogurt; WATER
(see above) YOU MAY NOT LEAVE CAMPUS FOR LUNCH!! Don't even ask...the answer is NO!! "At the End of the
Day/ One Day More!" 1.
Be sure to police your area (that means PICK UP
AFTER YOURSELF! And check to see that your BFF did too!) 2.
Secure your materials neatly and completely. 3.
Have reliable transportation to get you home.
Get some rest. Let Mr. Square go Home, too! NO SERVICE...No BARS...Out
of Range...Out of MINUTES! Be prepared to turn your cell phone in when you arrive each
day OR leave it AT HOME!! We will store it in a secure place and you should get
it at dismissal before you go home. STUDENT CELL PHONE USE DURING CAMP WILL NOT IS A PROBLEM!! The consequences for not abiding by the cell phone usage
request contained in the text of this message may result in your dismissal from
band. Do not try to find a loop hole. It will only cause you a problem. Two Trains of Thought: You
Choose! Open-Minded Thinking:
Band camp is a challenge. Band camp is fun. Band camp memories will be
cherished Close-Minded Thinking:
Band Camp can be hard. Band camp can be miserable. Band camp tragedies will
live on as exaggerated horror stories. It's not about you as
an individual (I-me), but it has everything to do with the ensemble (we-us)! SYNERGY!! (It works together, if together, we WORK!) | 
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