University of Virginia at Wise July 22 - 26, 2007

Sunday, July 22

1:00 Block Band for roll call & instructions

1:30 Depart AHS via school bus

3:00 Arrive UVA-Wise; check into Henson or Martha Randolph Hall

5:00 Dinner

6:00 Rehearsal on practice field

9:00 Rehearsal ends (swimming pool with life guards has been booked)

11:00 Curfew (in room)

11:30 Lights out

Monday - Wednesday, July 23 - 25

7:30 Breakfast

8:15 Marching rehearsal on practice field

12:00 Lunch

1:15 Sectional or full band rehearsal

4:30 Rehearsal ends

5:00 Dinner

6:00 Marching rehearsal on practice field

9:00+ Rehearsal ends (Pool has been booked for Wed. evening)

11:00 Curfew

11:30 Lights out

Thursday, July 26

7:30 Breakfast

8:15 Rehearsal begins

12:00 Lunch / Check out of rooms (pack Wed. evening)

1:30 Depart UVA - Wise

4:00 AHS

· This schedule will be adjusted as necessary to make the best use of our time.

WHAT TO BRING: Sheets, blanket, mattress cover, pillow, wash cloths, towels, toilet articles, shoes, bathing suit, sports clothes, bug repellent, sweater, ~~fan~~, rainwear, sun-block, long sleeve shirt (sun protection), and spending money. You may also bring items for the refrigerator / freezer as space permits. (I have requested that each student have access to a “Micro-fridge,” but sometimes they are in short supply.) There is a live phone jack in each apartment, so you may bring a phone. Each room also has a cable and Ethernet hookup.
All meals are provided in the camp fee. You will have the opportunity to order pizza delivery.
Both residence halls are set up so that students are housed 2 per room (2 beds) and every 2 bedrooms share a bathroom, which is pretty nice for college living! The students may choose their roommates, but all 4 students must discuss it and be in agreement. Please be diplomatic! Room lists are due Wednesday, July 18, otherwise assignments will be made by staff. Students that must be in groups of 4 people.
Having our camp at UVA-Wise has proven to be very successful for us. While there may be a few who prefer to have camp at home, the vast majority has traditionally favored going away. I believe this is in the best interest of our band. We are far more focused and productive than we would be at home. During the week we work hard and play hard and afterward, we come away as a band. The unity, attitude, and spirit developed at camp does much to set the tone for the entire year.

Emergency phone number: 276-328-RAIN (after hours). This is a beeper number and you will be called back right away. During the day, call 276-328-0215 or 276-376-1000.