Below you will find some important information and Band Camp Survival Tips! Remember to get a MSHAA physical if it’s been over two years since you had one.

All forms can be found on the website under "Information"

https://holtbands.boosterhub.com/about/11827

Percussion/Guard Camp = 7/21/2025 - 7/25/2025

New Marcher Camp = 7/24/2025 - 7/25/2025

Full Band Camp Wk 1 = 7/28/2025 - 8/1/2025

Full Band Camp Wk 2 = 8/4/2025 - 8/8/2025

The last night of Full Band Camp will also be Drill Down/Parent Preview Night, which will include food provided by the Boosters. More information/details coming soon!

Medical/Travel Form and Food Permission Form

Must be printed and signed as a hard copy. Turn in on the first day of band camp!

https://app.boosterhub.com/file-manager/Documents%20&%20Forms?file_name=2025-2026%20Food-Consent%20to%20Travel%20Forms.pdf

MSHSAA Physical & Medical Eligibility Form

Required for participation and good for two years. Turn in on the first day of band camp!

https://app.boosterhub.com/file-manager/Documents%20&%20Forms?file_name=MSHSAA%20Physical%20&%20Medical%20Eligibility%20Form

Volunteers

Volunteers must register with the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR). One-time, lifetime fee of $15.25. It is the responsibility of the volunteer to cover this one-time, lifetime fee.

https://app.boosterhub.com/file-manager/Documents & Forms?file_name=WSD Volunteer Forms A & B

Once FCSR online registration is complete, you must submit a paper form to a Band Booster Board Member.

• All District employees are considered approved volunteers.
• You only need to turn in your forms to one WSD school; please make sure to complete SECTION 2 of Form A for all your students who attend WSD schools. 
• A new WSD Volunteer Registration form will be required each school year to run a current background screening if you would like to participate in volunteer opportunities.

Summer Band Camp Survival Tips

Band Camp is an intense period of practice where students learn to march and quickly progress into learning this year’s marching show – memorizing music and learning drill. Camp is held at WHHS and runs from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm each day with a 30-minute break for lunch. Participation is mandatory and tardiness is not tolerated.

To be early is to be on time.

To be on time is to be late.

To be late is unacceptable.

Summer Heat Guidelines for Marching Band

1. Tennis shoes with socks (no high tops, sandals, flip-flops, etc.) For safety reasons students will not be allowed to march in any other footwear.

2. Shorts and light-colored tee shirts. (If a student must wear long sleeves / pants, they should be light colored. This is in the best interest of student health in the July/August heat.)

3. Hat/Cap, Sunglasses, Sunscreen

4. Students should eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of fluids before morning rehearsals. Good nutrition is a must to remain healthy during marching season.

5. Students should monitor their bodies to make sure they perspire during rehearsal. Students should sit down immediately if dizzy or weak and find a director, section leader

or parent.

What to Bring

Water Jug - A refillable water jug should be brought to rehearsal each day so students can stay hydrated throughout rehearsal. Please have your name on it!

Sack Lunch – There will be a minimum of a 30-minute break each day. Some upperclassmen drive to get lunch at fast food restaurants. Your child may not ride with anyone unless we have a permission slip from you. Our suggestion is to use the full 30

minutes for lunch and rest