Sunday, July 24

11:30 AM - Parent Chaperones/Alumni Staff/Staff report to RHS, assist in checking in campers, loading gear

12:00 PM - All Band members report to RHS, CHECK-IN and get a NAME TAG, load your own equipment in bus cargo bays (small instruments, pillows, backpacks, etc. should go inside of bus with you). Eat lunch before you arrive!

12:30 PM - Buses Depart

2:15 PM - Arrive, St. John’s University, everyone help unload equipment (approximate arrival time), distribute keys & move into your dorm room

3:30 - 5 PM - Rehearsal, Stadium

5:00-6:00 PM - SUPPER

6:15 - 9 PM - Rehearsal, Stadium

9:30 PM - Camp Meeting - EVERYONE! Pelegrene Auditorium
√ Turn in ANY medications you brought with you to Parent Chaperones at this time.

11:00 PM On Your Dorm Floor (brush your teeth & get ready for bedtime!)

11:30 PM In your assigned room, CURFEW!

12:00 Midnight - Lights Out & Quiet Time!!

6:30 AM REVEILLE!!

7:00-8:00 AM - BREAKFAST

8:30 AM - Rehearsal, Stadium (Frontline - Guild Hall; Color Guard - Pellegrene Aud.)

12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH

1:00 - 3:30 PM - Music/Equipment rehearsal, various locations on campus

3:30 - 5:00 PM - FREE TIME (Pellegrene Aud. available for video viewing)

5:00-6:00 PM - SUPPER

6 PM - Pellegrene Hall - Video

6:15 - 9 PM - Coordination, Stadium, EVERYONE - drill field

10:00 PM - EVENING ACTIVITIES:
Monday - Band Camp Follies (team building games & activities - led by SENIORS) & Dorm Inspection Report, Guild Hall Gym
Tuesday - Band Camp Follies (team building games & activities - led by SENIORS) & Dorm Inspection Report, Guild Hall Gym
Wednesday - FREE TIME.
Your Wednesday evening FREE TIME Choices:
√ Work on your skit for Thursday’s “No-Talent Show Skits”
√ All pizza phone orders must be done before 10:00 PM
√ Men’s Floor TV Lounge (males only)
√ Women’s Floor TV Lounge (females only)
√ Guild Hall Gym - Basketball and/or Hang out and Socialize

11:00 PM On Your Dorm Floor (brush your teeth & get ready for bedtime!)

11:30 PM In your assigned room, CURFEW!

12:00 Midnight - Lights Out & Quiet Time!!

6:30 AM REVEILLE!!

7:00-8:00 AM - BREAKFAST

8:30 AM - Rehearsal, Stadium (Frontline - Guild Hall; Color Guard - Pellegrene Aud.)

12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH

1:00 PM - CAMP “GROUP PHOTO” (all campers, parents & staff)
• Meet in Stadium. Everyone must wear their show T-Shirt!

1:30 - 3:30 PM - Music/Equipment rehearsal, various locations on campus

3:30 - 5:00 PM - FREE TIME (Pellegrene Aud. available for video viewing)

5:00-6:00 PM - SUPPER

6 - 8:30 PM - Coordination, EVERYONE - Stadium

8:15-9:00 PM - Drumline pack equipment in Guild Hall Gym & Stadium; Everyone cleans up assigned campus areas & clean your dorm room and pack up all of your belongings

9:30-11:30 PM - “Last Night” Pizza Party & Skits - PUB, Final Dorm Inspection report, “No-Talent Show Skits” (Sections & Seniors perform skits!) & Pizza Party!!!
 

MIDNIGHT - In your assigned room, CURFEW!

MIDNIGHT - Lights Out & Quiet Time!!

6:30 AM REVEILLE!!

7:00-8:00 AM - BREAKFAST

8:30 AM - Rehearsal, Stadium (Frontline - Guild Hall; Color Guard - Pellegrene Aud.)

12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH

12:00 PM - LUNCH

1 PM - Check-Out of Dorm Room, store luggage in designated location TBA

2 - 3:30 PM - Free Time (Pellegrene Aud. available for video viewing)

3:30 PM - Rehearsal, Stadium

4 PM - PERFORMANCE IN STADIUM for Parents, families & friends

5 PM - Load trailer & buses

6 PM - Depart for Rosemount

6:30 PM - Supper (student expense, stop enroute on way home)

9 PM - Arrive @ RHS

St. John’s University  -  Collegeville, MN

Cost

The all-inclusive cost of the RHS Band Camp is  $400. This includes dormitory housing (two students per room), three healthy/complete meals each  day, use of campus recreational facilities, instruction for the week, deluxe motorcoach/bus transportation to and from the camp, Thursday night pizza party and a RHS Band SHOW T-SHIRT.  In addition, students may want to bring spending money for snacks or St. John’s souvenir; a suggested maximum amount of money to bring, $30-50.

Deadlines

Two forms, Medical Form and the Parent/Guardian Permission Form, must be completed and returned prior to our departure for camp. 

Photocopy both sides of your medical card, and staple this to your completed Medical form.  Students will not be permitted to attend the camp until both forms are complete and turned in to the Band Directors.

Transportation

Richfield Bus Lines will provide round-trip transportation. The deluxe charter-coach buses are air-conditioned and have VCR’s and restrooms on them. If you want to bring a video movie, the bus service requires a G/PG/PG-13 rating only (R rated movies are not allowed).  Our new 42-foot equipment trailer will be used to carry all large instruments, percussion and color guard equipment.  All luggage will be transported in the bus cargo bays. Students are reminded not to bring extra equipment (storage space is very limited on our buses!) and students should adhere to the enclosed packing list.

All band students are expected to ride the buses to and from camp. Any camper planning to ride to or from camp with parents or family must have a written note from the parents given to Mr. Olsen prior to camp departure.

Friday Performance (last day of camp!)

On Friday, we will celebrate our camp accomplishments with a demonstration of what we have learned – a performance of our marching band show (a work in progress!)!  It will be an exciting end to our week of Band Camp and everyone is invited! It’s good to “share camp” with your child. The presentation will begin promptly at 4 PM and will occur in the St. John’s University Clemens Stadium (see enclosed campus map).  The performance will end at approximately 5 PM at which time all students will load all equipment into our buses and depart.  Your child is welcome to ride home with you - please complete the “Student Rides Home With Parent” Form and give to Mr. Olsen.  Students may only ride home with their parents - otherwise everyone else is expected to ride the bus back to RHS.

If poor weather is expected, the performance presentation may be canceled.

* PLEASE NOTE: 

•St. John’s University does not allow dogs/cats on their campus

•Friday afternoon traffic heading north from the Twin Cities can be heavy and slow – please plan accordingly and drive safely!

The RHS Band Camp will occur on the campus of St. John’s University, in Collegeville, MN.

FYI:  The school’s website address (complete with pictures of the campus):  www.csbsju.edu/

Driving directions to St. John’s University:

•Take 35W North 

•Take I-94 West to Saint John's University exit #156, approximately 60 miles, County Road 159. 

•Turn left on County Road 159. 

•Go approximately 1 1/2 miles to Saint John's University.

Visitor parking is available to the left and right of the square in front of the Abbey church bell banner.  The Great Hall is to the right of the Abbey church bell banner.  Saint John's Information Desk is located inside the Great Hall.

•Total trip from Rosemount is approximately 100 miles, plan on a 2 hour drive (depending on traffic)

Mail

Mail is delivered daily to camp, sorted, and distributed to the campers during their noon meal each day.  Mail sent to camp should be posted no later than Wednesday noon or it may arrive after we depart.  All mail should be sent to:

Student name
Rosemount Band Camp
C/O Conference & Events SJU
St. John's University
Collegeville, MN 56321

Phone Calls

Campers may make phone calls from pay phones around the campus and in the dorm lobby or bring a cell phone.

If you need to phone your child while we are at camp, a message will be taken and forwarded to your child (your child will then return your call at a later time after receiving the message).

Calls to campus can be placed to 320-363-2240.  Please remember, during the day your child will be with the band anywhere on the campus and may not be able to return the call right away (unless this is an emergency).

Mr. Olsen’s cell phone number is 952-200-3273.

Housing

Housing is in modern college dormitory style buildings which meet all current standards for fire and smoke alarm safety. There are two students per room. All girls will be housed on floors separated from all of the boys floors.  There are bathrooms/showers and a TV lounge located on each floor.  Parent chaperones will be housed on the same floor as students, two parents per room (with their own separate bathroom/shower facilities).  Instructional Staff members will be housed in a separate dorm.

All RHS staff, parents and students will be housed in the same dormitory complex area.

Room assignments will be completed during July band practices. This gives students the opportunity to sign-up to room with whomever they choose. Those who miss the room sign-up during the July practices will be assigned to a room.

St. John’s University provides sheets, blanket and pillow (and pillow case) for each bed.  There is no need to bring a sleeping bag.  In addition, they also provide two towels for each person to use through the week.  You should bring your own swim towel to use. Also, the rooms are not air conditioned. You may want to bring a small personal fan. Large box/window fans are not permitted.

St. John’s University assigns a housing security monitor-person who lives in our dorm and maintains an office next to the front doors of our dorm.  In addition, the college has 24 hour security personnel that patrol the entire campus throughout the day and night.  Each student will be assigned one dorm room key.  DO NOT LOSE YOUR DORM KEY!  There is a $100 charge per lost key, payable by the student.  WE SUGGEST THAT YOU BRING A LANIARD TO ATTACH YOUR KEY TO.

Meals

Campers are provided with three complete buffet style meals each day.  There is a large variety of food selections at each meal that have proven to be very popular for this age group. A salad/fresh fruit bar and soup & sandwich bar is available at every lunch and supper meal (this is in addition to the variety of entrees presented in the buffet foods line).  Campers are encouraged to take what they can eat and may return for extra selections. Campers are also expected to eat what they take and not waste it.  The food is excellent - healthy, tasty and plentiful!

Campers are not encouraged to bring their own snacks/"junk" food as a substitute for eating regular meals.

All students are required to eat and meet together in the dining hall during each meal time.

If you have dietary questions or special dietary needs, please contact Mr. Olsen prior to camp.

Name Tags

Name tags will be provided to every camper, parent chaperone and staff member. Name tags must be worn at all times throughout the week (not in the showers!). This is a St. John’s University rule and expectation. Wearing a name tag identifies our group to their security personnel and food service staff. It is suggested that you bring a laniard to hold your name tag, room key, and your ”Dot Book” (small memo pad).

Medical Needs

No student may attend camp unless their medical form is current, complete and handed in.

Students must report any injuries or illness to parent chaperones and/or band staff immediately at any time (day or night) during the Band Camp week.

Parents will be contacted via collect-call telephone if a camper is ill, has a fever, etc. If there is a need for medical care, emergency or otherwise, the student will be taken to the nearest hospital emergency room and the parents will be notified ASAP by camp staff.  If parents will be away from home during the Band Camp week, please provide a phone number(s) where we can reach you on the enclosed Medical Form.

ANY and ALL medications must be listed on the medical form; this includes prescription medications and any over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, etc.

Students needing medication must comply with school district medication policies. ALL MEDICATIONS, both prescription and non-prescription must be given to the parent chaperone “camp nurse” upon arriving at camp (Sunday evening). Only the amount of medication needed for the week should be sent with each student.

Prescription medications are required to be in original bottles labeled to show the student’s name, physician name and current dosage. Non-prescription medication must also be in an original bottle with the camper's name on it. Medication cannot be accepted if it is in unlabeled containers or in plastic bags (school district policy).  HOWEVER - students requiring inhalers for asthma or Epi-Pens for allergies (that are necessary for their safety and well being) should carry these medications with them at all times (label this with your name), but must identify those medications on their health form.

Medications are dispensed at meal times in the cafeteria (or at other times according to your medical needs).

Tums and acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be provided to campers on an "as needed" basis from camp staff, only if written parental approval is noted on the student health form. If interested in this, parents may write a statement  such as “I give my permission for my son/daughter to receive Tums and/or acetaminophen (Tylenol) when requested” on the medical form.  If students regularly use these kinds of medications, (Tums and/or Tylenol), they are encouraged to bring their own.  Students should never share medications with other students. 

Parents please note:  If your camper has special needs, special dietary needs, concerns or medical information that we should know about, please list it on the enclosed medical form (this information is confidential).  In addition, please feel free to contact Mr. Olsen prior to camp with any other concerns or information that you feel would be helpful for your camper to have a successful week!  Mr. Olsen can be reached at: 

E-Mail:  steve.olsen@district196.org
Band Office:  (651)423-7541
Cell Phone:  952-200-3273

Camp Music

All of the musicians attending camp will have already received the music for our fall show.  Bring all of your marching band music and musical technique/exercise packets with you and a PENCIL! Make sure you have marked in the rehearsal instructions from the July rehearsals. Much of the music is challenging! It will help make your experience at camp more pleasant and rewarding if you learn and memorize all of your music prior to attending Band Camp. We have additional copies of music if you need it - ask us for it WELL BEFORE WE DEPART FOR CAMP!

RHS Band “Show” T-Shirts

Each camper receives the distinctly unique marching band show T-shirt included in the camp fee. These shirts will be distributed when you check-in on Sunday (Band Camp departure day).  BRING THE SHIRT TO BAND CAMP  for the group picture!  This shirt will also be part of the uniform for the parade on Saturday.

Percussion Equipment Loading

Saturday (day before departure)

All Percussion equipment will be packed and loaded into the band trailer by all Percussion members on Saturday, time to be determined by instructors.  This will probably take approximately 90 minutes maximum for all percussion members.  This makes our departure easier and smoother on Sunday!  Any Hornline members and parents that want to help are welcome and encouraged to join us!!!

Loading and Departing for Camp  TBA by Mr. Theisen

12:00 PM - All Band members report to RHS, CHECK-IN immediately when you arrive at RHS, then load your own equipment in bus cargo bays (small instruments, pillows, backpacks, etc. should go inside of bus with you).  Eat lunch before you arrive!

You may bring snacks for the bus ride - keep the bus clean!

Parent Chaperones & Alumni Staff will be there to help direct where to load instrument, suitcase and equipment. Campers are required to carry their own luggage/materials - please pack accordingly. (Remember limit ONE large suitcase per student that YOU can carry, along with all the rest of your gear). Please make sure to bring all required materials with you - double check the packing list for what your need and also what you cannot bring.

Please help out where needed!  Many hands make little work. Contribute unselfishly!

12:45 PM - Buses Depart

Storage space on the buses is limited, so we need to ask campers to restrict themselves to bringing the following (all carried and loaded on buses by each camper):

            • Instrument (loaded in the bus cargo bay)

            • One (1) large suitcase(loaded in the bus cargo bay)

            • One (1) backpack or carry-on bag(take on bus with you)

            • Bus snacks (keep the bus clean!)

Clearly label your NAME on EVERYTHING you bring with you!

Electrical equipment such as stereos, boom-boxes, TV’s, video games, or speakers may not be brought to camp.  We discourage bringing items such as I-Pods, personal electronic games, etc. These items are not be the responsibility of the camp or camp staff and should be carefully considered (they often get lost or are stolen).

THE FOLLOWING IS TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR PACKING:

1.) Bring medication/medical supplies.  To be given to camp nurse only if they are listed on your medical information form - have them labeled and packed so they are readily and easily accessible to turn in upon arrival at camp (Sunday evening).

Try to anticipate (and bring with you) all of the personal/medical items you may need to use during the week:  feminine products, band-aids for blisters, sports wraps/braces, extra eye-glasses for contact lens users, INHALERS/EPI PENS (if you regularly use these), sports tape products, etc.

2.) HORNLINE - A folding wire music stand with your name clearly marked on all parts.

3.) PENCIL/PEN and clothespins for outside music rehearsals.

4.) Your INSTRUMENT, with plenty of reeds (woodwind players) and brass oils

5.) All music and drill sheets, and your DOT BOOK!

6.) Your marching band show t-shirt

7.) Sunglasses, bug spray, athletic shoes - all clearly marked with your name.

8.) ONE  large suitcase or bag and ONE small “carry on” bag or back-pack. 

Be sure to include the following:

√ At least one extra pair of shoes, in addition to the athletic shoes that you normally wear for marching band practice

√ Your SWIM TOWEL and WASHCLOTHS;  You are provided two towels for the week from St. John’s, you may want to bring extra towels if you wish;  and a plastic bag for packing wet items on the last day.

√ Dress for the week is comfortable and very casual(shorts & t-shirts are perfect!).  You may want to include a pair of long pants & a long sleeve shirt (for dealing w/  mosquitoes) and something warm to wear in the evening for cooler weather (a  sweatshirt or light  jacket).  Be sure to include plenty of shorts, t-shirts, socks, underwear.  Bring your swimsuit for the lake/beach!

√ Bikini bathing suits and/or sports bra’s are not appropriate attire for rehearsals

9.) TOILETRIES: soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, any other personal items. There is a bookstore on campus that sells a limited number of these items if you should forget something.

10.) A small personal fan (the dorms are not air conditioned) and a small alarm clock - packed inside your suitcase.  Coordinate this with your roommate.

11.) You must bring a CAP or HAT.  A baseball style cap (or some kind of hat) to protect your head and face from sun exposure.

12.)  Bring Sunglasses!

13.) You must bring a WATER BOTTLE(with your name clearly labeled on it)

14.)  You must bring SUNSCREEN,must be at least 30+ SPF (preferably 45+) and contain UV protection.

15.)  Foam earplugs are recommended for all Percussion members (can be purchased inexpensively at Target, Walmart or any drug store).

Challenge yourself to a total effort for POSITIVE RESULTS - your own as well as those of other people. Help others, be considerate, take time to get to know every Marching Band member, encourage each other, and be sincerely positive!

SMOKING, USE AND/OR POSSESSION  OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO OR ANY MOOD ALTERING CHEMICALS, DRUGS, OR WEAPONS, IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN AND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!

Any student possessing, and/or using, any alcohol/drug/chemical/tobacco substance, or weapon, at any time during the camp, will be sent home immediately, and reported to school authorities, Rosemount Police and the Minnesota State High School League.

Consequences for violation of the following rules is handled based on the seriousness of the violation, the past record of the student and the attitude of the student. However, it should be understood by both students and parents that any serious violation of any rules governing this camp may result in a student's discontinuing the camp at any point during our week.  This includes violation of curfew times!  If any such event would occur, the parent/guardian would be notified by collect telephone call (day or night), and the student becomes the responsibility of the parent/guardian, and that responsibility includes the UNCHAPERONED return trip transportation costs and any other expenses to send the student home immediately.

All campers are expected to attend ALL rehearsals, meals and camp activities throughout the week. In addition, campers are expected to be on time (be responsible for yourself - wear a watch, know the schedule).

If at anytime campers have a problem or any concern, they need to talk to an adult and/or the Camp Director – Mr. Olsen. A complaint or spreading rumors doesn’t help or improve anything. If you are aware of a fellow camper who is having difficulties (not feeling well, homesick, lonely, habitual tardiness, etc.) please contact an adult or Mr. Olsen ASAP.

The rules are designed for each person’s success and safety. Please follow them and be respectful so that everyone will have a great time together.

The following list of RULES does not intend to be inclusive, but rather serves to cover  important situations that may arise:

1.) Promptness is of the utmost necessity. All students are to be on time and participate in assigned rehearsals, meals and activities. It is selfish to make an entire group wait for you. REPORTING 5 MINUTES EARLY IS ON TIME!

2.) When a curfew/lights out is set, each camper is expected to be in his/her assigned dorm room, and to remain there until breakfast. After curfew, YOU MAY NOT LEAVE YOUR ROOM!  If this becomes a problem, we will call your parents, and you could be sent home at your expense, and possibly suspended from our first uniformed performance. This is for your safety, security and rest.

3.) The entire women’s dorm floor is for females only, no males are allowed at anytime (this includes the lounges, hallway and all rooms on the women’s floor).

4.) The entire men’s dorm floor is for males only, no females are allowed at anytime (this includes the lounges, hallway and all rooms on the men’s floor).

5.) Items that can be used as a weapon, including pocket/camping knives of any size, are not permitted at camp.

6.) You are not to use any behavior or participate in any activities which might endanger your safety or the safety of another individual.

7.) No swearing/cursing/profanity.

8.) Do not be involved in anyone else’s choice to break these rules.

9.) We are guests of St. John’s University - treat your hosts well; we depend on them. Campers are responsible for any damage to St. John’s University property.

10.) The rights, feelings, and property of others, including that of our camp hosts, are to be respected. Do not borrow something, even to use briefly, without owner’s specific permission - and then take full responsibility for its safety and return.

11.) Plan your rest time so you are on time for all activities. Be aware that it takes extra time when many people need to use the same bathroom facilities.

12.) Campers are expected to get adequate sleep so that you are able to participate in all camp activities. Six days at a camp expends a lot of energy, be smart and get your rest!

13.) Campers need to eat a proper diet and will be expected to take part in all meals.

14.) Campers are to wear their name tag at all times.

15.) Campers are responsible to keep the dorm areas clean, inside and outside the building, as well as the other camp facilities, buses, practice fields, etc.  PICK-UP YOUR OWN TRASH!

16.) Dorm room inspections may be held in the morning, while you are participating in the marching basics.  Rewards & recognition will be presented to clean rooms and “work detail” will be assigned to excessively dirty rooms.  Dorm Room decorations while at camp must be appropriate and not offensive to other campers, adult chaperones and the college hosts.  Inappropriate decorations include:  alcohol advertisements, semi-nude & nude pictures, displays of inappropriate words/profanity, etc. Adult chaperones have the discretion to confiscate any inappropriate items displayed in your dorm room.  Bottom line:  Don’t bring questionable or potentially inappropriate items of this nature to Band Camp!

17.) Rooms should be left as clean on departure at weeks end as they were upon arrival.

18.) Electrical equipment such as stereos, TV’s, video games, or speakers may not be brought to camp. If they are - they may be confiscated until the end of camp.

19.) Items such as I-Pods, personal video games, etc. are not the responsibility of the camp or camp staff and should be carefully considered if you are intending to bring this to camp (they are easily lost or stolen).

20.) The adult staff and parent chaperones are responsible for you, so they are in charge. All and any directions or suggestions given by chaperones are to be followed.

21.) If you ever feel ill, inform one of the adults immediately!

22.) Drink lots of water - carry your water bottle with you everywhere you go.  You can fill your water bottle with ice & water during meal times while in the cafeteria.  Parent Chaperones will provide large water containers to refill your water bottle at all main rehearsal locations. You will be out in the sun and doing lots of physical activity. AVOID CARBONATED BEVERAGES (soda pop).  Don't load-up on caffeine, you need to rest and sleep at night (caffeine WILL  dehydrate you and not allow you to relax and rest, causing you to get sick).

23.) Wear adequate SUNSCREEN(remember to reapply throughout the day) and alwayswear a hat while outside, (however, no hats may be worn in the dining hall - campus rule).

24.)  Our campus is a safe environment and there are St. John’s University security personnel on duty throughout the campus 24/7.  However, it is always a good idea to never travel alone, always travel in small groups.

25.)  Water balloons & water canons/pistols may be used OUTSIDE ONLY, during your free time ONLY, and ONLY with WILLING PARTICIPANTS!  Also - remember to pick up water balloon pieces and discard them in the appropriate trash container afterwards!

 Be responsible for taking good care of yourself and others by making good decisions to be safe and healthy!

Our definition of Integrity:  making good decisions and doing what is right when no one is watching you.   Be a person of good integrity!