​Band Camps 2026

Band Camps are one of the most memorable activities for any high school band student.  Below is our 2026 Band Camp information.  We will have a series of camps before school starts to prepare for the upcoming season.  Band Camp attendance is critical to the success of the Marching Bears.  Any student participating in marching band is required to attend.  Camp activities include: Learning marching and playing basics, learning field show music, learning field show drill and choreography, meeting new friends, and having tons of fun!
All students planning to do marching band must complete the registration process with a parent.
Registration Information
GUARD & PERCUSSION CAMP
JUNE 22 - June 26
​8:00am-4:00pm
As a member of the Percussion or Color Guard section, you are required to attend Guard & Percussion Camp.  The purpose of the camp is to get a "jump start" and work on basic fundamentals and prepare for the upcoming season.

Guard & Percussion Camp Daily Schedule:
7:30am-7:55am:     Student arrival and set-up band room.
8:00am-11:00am:   Morning Sessions
11:00am-12:00pm: Lunch on campus - No one leaves.                                          Please bring your own lunch.
12:00pm-4:00pm:    Afternoon Sessions
ROOKIE CAMP
(All Student Leaders, Percussion, Color Guard, and First-Year Marchers)
JULY 20-21
​8:00am-4:00pm
Rookie Camp Basic Schedule:
7:30am     Student leaders report to set up and prepare                      for rehearsal.

8:00am     Full group meeting in bandroom.

8:15am     Outside/Marching Block
                  Water, hats, water, sunscreen, water,                                    sunglasses, MORE WATER.

10:45am   Announcements/Students March to Cafeteria.

11:00am    Lunch on campus - No one leaves.                             Please bring your own lunch.

11:45pm    Music Block (Indoors)
                   Have ALL music that you have already                                   received plus new that you will get daily.

3:00pm      Combined Music Rehearsal (Indoors)

4:00pm       Band Dismissed
                    Everyone picks up trash and empties trash                          cans. Student leaders ensure all of our areas                      are squared away before leaving. 
                    All students must be picked up no more than                      15 minutes after dismissal.
What to Bring:
  • Wear comfortable athletic clothing and athletic footwear for outside activities.
  • Instruments
    • Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, and Trombones should plan to bring their instruments.
    • All other students will transfer to marching instruments that are provided by Cherokee Bluff.
  • Bring a water bottle and make sure you eat breakfast.
  • All Students will be provided both breakfast and lunch during Pre-Camp.
PRE-BAND CAMP 
JULY 23-24
​8:00am-4:00pm
Pre-Camp Basic Schedule:
7:30am     Student leaders report to set up and prepare                      for rehearsal.

8:00am     Full group meeting in bandroom.

8:15am     Outside/Marching Block
                  Water, hats, water, sunscreen, water,                                    sunglasses, MORE WATER.

10:45am   Announcements/Students March to Cafeteria.

11:00am    Lunch (mandatory for all students - it is Free!)

11:45pm    Music Block (Indoors)
                   Have ALL music that you have already                                   received plus new that you will get daily.

3:00pm      Combined Music Rehearsal (Indoors)

4:00pm       Band Dismissed
                    Everyone picks up trash and empties trash                          cans. Student leaders ensure all of our areas                      are squared away before leaving. 
                    All students must be picked up no more than                      15 minutes after dismissal.
What to Bring:
  • Wear comfortable athletic clothing and athletic footwear for outside activities.
  • Instruments
    • Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, and Trombones should plan to bring their instruments.
    • All other students will transfer to marching instruments that are provided by Cherokee Bluff.
  • Bring a water bottle and make sure you eat breakfast.
  • All Students will be provided both breakfast and lunch during Pre-Camp.

FULL BAND CAMP

JULY 27 - 31
​8:00AM-8:00PM

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Everyone picks up trash and empties trash cans. Student leaders ensure all of our areas are squared away before leaving.  All students must be picked up no more than 15 minutes after dismissal.
What to Bring:
  • Wear comfortable athletic clothing and athletic footwear for outside activities.
  • Keep in mind we will be outside for long stretches of time, remember sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc...
  • Instruments
    • Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, and Trombones should plan to bring their instruments.
    • All other students will transfer to marching instruments that are provided by Cherokee Bluff.
  • Bring a water bottle and make sure you eat breakfast.  There will be fruit snacks during breaks but a good breakfast is vital.
  • All Students should will be provided both breakfast and lunch during Band Camp.
  • All Students will be served dinner by the CBBA each day between 4:30-6:00pm
2026 DRESS UP/THEME DAYS - will be determined by student leaders later.
Each band camp day will feature a theme.   These are fun themes and will give the students an opportunity to dress up, play games and have a ton of fun!  All attire should be appropriate and not interfere with your ability to march, play or move during camp.
(THEMES ARE DECIDED BY THE BAND STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM)
THIS WAS THE 2025 DRESS-UP/THEME DAYS
Monday:  Beach-Hawaiian Day
​Wear your beach attire! Sunglasses, Beach Hats, Tank Tops,, NO SANDELS/FLIP FLOPS! NO BATHING SUITS....Must be school appropriate!!
Tuesday: Color Wars
Each band members' section has been assigned their own color. Dress head to toe in your section's color. 
Wednesday: Jock vs. Rock
Choose between dressing your favorite jersey or your favorite band t-shirt. 
Thursday: We Are The BLUFF Day!
Wear your best school spirit colors - PURPLE, WHITE and SILVER! Show off your school sprit and BEAR DOWN with your Bluff Pride! There will be a contest for the best outfit and overall section of the day during dinner.
Friday: Section Theme Day
​All students are asked to sport a theme of their section (which should be decided sometime during the week). Fine a t-shirt that matches your section colors, dress the same, etc. There will be section photos taken during this day.
POST BAND CAMP
Thurs. August 6
4:00-7:00PM
Post Band Camp is our opportunity to take a breath, digest band camp and have a few more rehearsals before school begins.  Once the school year starts we will be on our weekly rehearsal schedule.  The post camp rehearsals are in the evening which gives the students time to rest during the day.

What to Bring:
  • Wear comfortable athletic clothing and athletic footwear for outside activities. 
  • Keep in mind we will be outside for long stretches of time, remember sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc...
  • Marching Band Instrument/Equipment
  • Bring a water bottle and snack if needed.