FAQs

Who can attend the KISD JH band camp?

This camp is open to all students entering grades 7, 8, or 9 for the 2024-2025 school year. 


My student is entering into the 9th grade. Should they still attend a JH camp?

Yes! All our 9th graders will be placed into an ensemble together, and they will be instructed by HS directors. They will get a more HS centered experience and get back "into shape" for the upcoming HS marching camps in July. 


When is camp?

Due to demand, we have added a 2nd session to our JH band camp. Each session will be identical in structure, but some staffing may change. It is not recommended that students attend both sessions. Both sessions are at Tompkins HS. 

Session 1: June 3 - 7

Session 2: June 10 - 14


What to expect at camp each day?

Camp runs Monday-Friday 8am-2pm. Students can be dropped off at 7:45am for check in. They will spend the morning rotating between rehearsals, sectionals, and electives. We will have a camp gathering before our lunch break to watch the "Performances in the PAC" concert. 


*Lunch will NOT be provided Monday-Thursday. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch on those days.  We will offer a concession stand with drink and snacks (not necessarily meals) on those days.


What electives are there?

Students will rotate between Intro. to Jazz, Intro to Marching, and Music in the Movies. Each elective will be attended once and provide a fun break from the playing schedule.  Percussion students will have a special percussion ensemble elective where they will learn a piece to perform for the camp on Thursday morning. 


What's included with the registration fee?

the $100 camp fee includes:


Fun Day! - For an additional $20, students can join us at Main Event Friday after the concert.  Students will ride district transportation to Main Event.  Parents will pick up students from Main Event when we are finished.  We will be at Main Event from approximately 12:00pm to 3:00pm.  The link to pay for Fun Day will be available soon.


How do I register for camp?

Click on the registration link on the home page of this webpage to register and pay for camp.  You can choose to pay $100 (which is just the camp) or $120 (which is the camp and Fun Day at Main Event).