Below are links to several documents that are very important pertaining to camp participation. The link titled “ Camp Information” should answer any remaining questions you may have regarding arrival times, location, and what to bring to camp.
In addition, three very important documents are also included in the links below. Parents and students should read the (1)“General Policies” statement to make certain that both parents and students understand the rules, regulations, and expectations of the UGA Summer Marching Band Camp. Parents or guardians should also carefully read and sign the (2)“Consent and Release” form as well as the (3)“University Heath Center Form”. Please return both the “Consent and Release” and the “Health Form” along with your remaining balance as soon as possible.
We are looking forward to a great week at the 2009 Summer Marching Band Camp!
Camp Information:
What do I do now?
Return forms and any remaining balance – Please pay any remaining balance and
return the Balance and Information sheet, Consent Form (signed), and Health Form
(completed and signed). Please mail these to
UGA Summer Marching Band Camp
250 River Rd.
Athens, GA 30602-7287
You may use a credit card for the remaining balance by calling (706)542-2061 or by
faxing the information with a copy of your Balance and Information sheet to (706)542-
0846. The remaining balance is due by June 5th, 2009. Please allow for 5 days for U.S.
Mail. No refunds will be given after June 1st, 2009.
Where / When do I go for Registration?
Registration will be held at the West Campus Parking Deck on the UGA Campus. Three
high rise dorms, where the Summer Marching Band Camp students will be housed, Brumby Hall, Russell Hall and Creswell Hall are located near this parking deck.
Campers who will be arriving by air or bus should contact the Summer Marching Band Camp office at (706)542-2061 to arrange for travel to the West Campus Parking Deck.
To avoid congestion, registration times for this year’s camp will be staggered into two
sessions by age and instrument. Please plan to arrive within the time frame below:
Registration this year will be staggered.
All Individuals who are enrolled as Drum
Majors, Leadership, or Percussion will register between 11:30 and 2:00 PM. All
Auxiliaries will register between 2:00 and 4:30 PM.
At registration, the following will take place:
• You will turn in your Consent and Health Forms if you have not done so.
• You will receive your schedule for the week, meal band, room assignment, and tshirt.
• Dorm Students will pay their $45 key deposit and receive their room key.
What Happens After Registration?
After registration, dorm students will have time to settle into their dorm. All students
will meet with their camp division at 4:30 PM. Dinner will take place at 5:00 PM and a
general camp meeting will follow at 6:00 PM. The first instruction session will take
place from 6:45 – 9:00 PM. Lights out is at 10:30 PM. Day students may depart from
the dorm at 9:00 PM.
What is the Dorm like?
Campers in the 2009 Summer Marching Band Camp will be staying in the residence halls
on the University of Georgia campus. The dorms are air-conditioned, with two beds per
room and community restrooms with showers and toilet stalls. Snack, drink, and ice
machines are in the residence hall lobby, as well as pay phones, a television, and an
ATM.
Each room contains a telephone which may be used locally free of charge. Long
distance calling requires a calling card.
As mentioned above, sheets are not provided by the residence hall. It is recommended
that campers bring plenty of sheets (extra long), blankets, and a pillow due to the
possibility of the room becoming rather cool at night.
What about Food!
All students will eat lunch and dinner and the award-winning dining halls. This isn’t
your typical “cafeteria food.” UGA has one of the most honored and awarded Food
Services programs of any institution in the country. There will be a very wide variety of
food, including a great selection for those with special dietary concerns. All meals at the
dining halls include unlimited seconds. A continental breakfast will be served in the
lobby of the dorm every morning.
What will the Daily Schedule be like?
All Students will be in classes or other activities from 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM each day.
Lunch is served at noon with dinner at 5:30 PM. You will receive a detailed schedule
when you arrive for registration.
How do we get around?
The UGA Summer Marching Band Camp will arrange for bus transportation to and from
all locations on campus and will be assisted and accompanied by Camp Staff when riding the bus.
It will be necessary to walk to lunch each day. The walk is pleasant and safe and takes
about 7 minutes from the School of Music. Though the walk is rather modest, campers
are advised to wear athletic shoes to daily activities.
What if I get sick or hurt?
Your signed health form allows us to transport you to the University Health Center in
case of illness or injury. Emergencies will be handled by St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.
Should medical care become necessary it will be at your parent's expense.
Please complete the health form thoroughly, paying special attention to any specific
allergies or conditions that may apply to you. If there is a condition of which the camp
staff should be aware, please let us know about this prior to the start of camp. Of course,
if you get sick or hurt, we expect you to let us know so we can fix it!
Final Performance
The final performance will be held on Thursday morning at 10:00 AM at Legion Field.
Legion Field is located next to the dorms that the Summer Marching Band Camp will be
staying in during the week of camp.
The performance will consist of a visual or musical routine designated to display the
skills that camp students will have learned. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Following the performance, dorm students may check out of their dorm rooms. Day
campers are free to go at that time.
Please review the Camp Information Letter for more information!
2009 Camp Application
General Policies
Consent and Release
Health Form
Camp Information
Traveling to Athens
