1. WALL OF SOUND CAMP JULY 25-29TH “To be Early is on time, On time is Late, Late is Dead”

2. MONDAY-THURSDAY 8AM!!!!! YES THAT IS MORNING TIME IN THE SUMMER Friday Noon-8:30pm

3. WHAT TO BRING: Watch the weather!!!! Camp runs rain or shine! Hats or visor, Sunglasses Sun screen Bug spray NO SANDALS MUST WEAR TENNIS SHOES!!!!! Spirit days will be emailed out Food sign up or bring your own Instrument supplies

4. RIDES????? Talk to section leaders Ask veteran parents Kids in your neighbor hood Contact me or Mr. Bell

5. IT IS THEIR JOB TO HELP YOUR STUDENT WITH ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS  Get your section leaders contact info:

6. THIS WILL NOT BE ENOUGH 8 hours of marching Hopefully warm weather 132 students 1 water fountain We will have some water Please plan accordingly

7. WE ARE PROVIDING LUNCH FOR $5 PER MEAL- YOU MUST SIGN UP (SEE WALL PACKET SENT HOME WITH YOUR STUDENT) OR BRING YOUR OWN

8. BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, MUNCIE, INDIANA JUNE 27 - JULY 2, 2016 LEADERSHIP WEEKEND JUNE 25-27 THEY ARE AN HOUR AHEAD OF US !!!

9. YOUR CHILD WILL BE FINE! CAMP COUNSELORS ARE CALLED SWAGS. MANY ARE TEACHERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WHO LOVE TO DO THIS FOR A WEEK. THEY ARE VERY GOOD. TURNOVER FROM YEAR TO YEAR IS NOT HIGH THE STAFF FOR ALL TRACKS ARE FANTASTIC. THEY WORK VERY HARD TO GIVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR THE STUDENTS AND KEEP THEM SAFE Mr Bell will be there Sunday - Saturday (His cell number 262-424-3716)

10. TAKE I94 VIA THE TOLLWAY AROUND CHICAGO

11. RECOMMEND STOPPING AT: PORTELLO’S FOR LUNCH – EXIT HWY 30 IN INDIANA

12.  CHOICE IS YOURS:  DOWN AND AROUND INDIANAPOLIS VIA EXPRESS WAY TO I65  GO ACROSS ON COUNTRY HWY 26 TO I65

13. BRING WARM BLANKETS!!!!! BIG FITTED SHEETS******

14. Weather in Indiana Temperatures in the 100 plus range- MARCHING BAND TRACK! Rains a lot, more like down pours Camp goes on- LARGE INDOOR FACILITY- 15 MIN WALK BRING: RAIN GEAR! HAT S AND SUNGLASSES SUNSCREEN WATER BOTTLE/ CASE OF WATER THEY DO HAVE REFILL STATIONS TOWELS (SHOWERS & TO DRY OFF EQUIPMENT) EXTRA CLOTHES AND SHOES!!!!!! PUT IT ALL IN A BACKPACK FOR THE DAY LABEL WITH YOUR NAME AND SCHOOL

15. GET YOUR INSTRUMET IN GOOD WORKING ORDER BEFORE YOU GO! BRING EXTRA REEDS, OIL, SPRAY, GREASE, ETC. MUSIC STAND – LABEL IT! GUARD WILL NEED TO BRING – FLAG OR RIFFLE/SABOR(PUT IT ALL IN A FLAG BAG) BRING AN ALARM CLOCK DON’T DEPEND ON PHONES – THEY RUN OUT OF POWER! LEAVE COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES AT HOME- YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME! DOWNLOAD THE APP! BALL STATE MAP- HELPS YOU GET AROUND CAMPUS LEAVE EARLY FOR YOUR SESSIONS- 10-15 MINUTE WALK TO ALL EVENTS IN YOUR DAY PACK A LANYARD – TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR KEYS AND FOOD CARD

16. MONETARY ALLOTMENT PER MEAL: Breakfast - $4.65 Lunch - $8.20 Dinner - $8.20 * You may only swipe your card once per each mealtime. EXTRA MONEY- IF YOU ARE A BIG EATER, YOU CAN GET PIZZA DELIVERED TO YOUR ROOM AT NIGHT BREAKFAST IS ALL YOU CAN EAT DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!!!!! Bring your own snacks etc. SOUVINERS- GO EARLY!!!!!!! VERY LONG SLOW LINES ARE COSTLY BUY LARGER SIZE THEY SHRINK AND YOUR STUDENT WILL GROW VERY POPULAR There are not many fast food places by campus

17. PARENTS TIPS YES YOU HAVE TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD!!! GO SEE THE SHOW, YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT HOW MUCH THEY LEARN IN JUST 1 WEEK MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW- HOTELS FILL UP AND YOU WILL NOT GET ONE! (I LIKE THE HAMPTON INN GET TICKETS TO FRIDAY NIGHTS DCI SHOW (IT IS AWESOME!) MAYBE PUT A GROUP ORDER TOGETHER HAVE OUR STUDENT PACK UP THEIR STUFF SATURDAY MORNING!! BEAT THE RUSH CAR POOLS TO GET THE STUDENTS THERE????? LEADERSHIP- NEED DRIVERS JUST CAMP VOLUNTEER?????

18. FAMILY DAY SATURDAY- PARENT BREAKFAST ( RECOMMEND FOR ROOKIE PARENTS) PICNIC- ORDER IN ADVANCE IF YOU CHOOSE TO GO QUESTIONS???????????????? LORI KNAPP WALL OF SOUND LIASON 262-250-3966 HOME 414-418-2116 CELL KNAPPJ@PRODIGY.NET JUNE 16 TH 6:30PM WALL OF SOUND 101 JUNE 16 TH 6:30PM WALL OF SOUND 101