Band Camp '07 - Day 1

It was a great first day of camp. Parents enjoyed the hospitality tent (thank you Elaine Ray and Terri Leeman!) while the kids moved in.  They had a dinner of Subway sandwiches, chips, and a cookie (yum!), then it was off to the field to set drill.

"Setting drill" is the term which means to learn where your locations are on the field. They spend a lot of time counting and moving without their instruments. They have binders with "drill charts" to tell them where they need to be. Unfortunately, just as we got to the field, we got a short rain shower that sent us back to the SAC and other locations for about an hour.

At dusk, we leave the field to return to the SAC to rehearse the music part. Soon we'll put the music and motion together.

This year, we've added new "get to know you" games, led by seniors, and aided by Kelsey Martin, a 2007 ADHS alumna who is helping put these together for her Girl Scout Gold Award. The students looked like they had a great time. See the pictures below for some of the games they played.

We capped off the night with parents serving ice cream sundaes, complete with lots of toppings and whipped cream. Yum! Then it was off to the dorms, with a quick dorm meeting, followed by getting to bed.

Several chaperones are taking pictures, and as they transfer them to the webmaster's computer, they'll be posted. Keep checking back throughout band camp!

Pictures courtesy of Don Azevedo, Kelsey Martin and Della Martin.

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Lauren arrives at band camp to check in.	A Subway dinner awaits the crowd of hungry students.	Looking down from the loft at the Student Activities Center (SAC) just before they're called to dinner.	Drum Major Kevin, flanked by Band Captains RJ and Cora, mug for the camera.	There are several pool tables, along with foosball, TV, and other activities at the SAC.
After dinner, we just made it to the field before it started to rain. Fortunately, it was only a short shower; we were back out in an hour or so.	The guard plays some games in some down time.	While the students rehearse in the main portion of the SAC, the chaperones convene a meeting of the minds.	New this year: "Get to know you games." Amy's group learns about each other.	Outside, another group plays another game.
Students spent about an hour getting to know each other.	While the "get to know you" games were underway, the chaperones are busy setting up for ice cream sundaes.	Here students toss a beach ball with questions written on it -- they answer the question under their left thumb. Some questions: Chocolate or Vanilla? If you had a yacht, what would you name it? What's your favorite color? Burritos or Tacos? If you were a teacher, what subject would you teach?	Recent grad and band alumna Kelsey Martin captures a unique view of one of the groups outside.	More beach ball fun.
Another activity is to make a human knot, and try to untangle it without letting go of any hands.