Band Camp 2026: 13-15 March 2026
Registration Open early 2026! Attendance is compulsory for all band students and volunteers welcomed.
Registration Open early 2026! Attendance is compulsory for all band students and volunteers welcomed.
Band Camp is an important and exciting element of the EWPS band program. Attendance at camp is compulsory for all band students.
Your child will look forward to a full weekend of music, tutorials, a performance and of course a lot of fun. Camp traditions include a talent show and a special event for the Year 6 students who are attending their last band camp. Students in their first year of band (Training Band) will not stay over, but students in Intermediate Band and Senior Band will stay over on Friday and Saturday nights.
The following is important information about the Band Camp. Please read it carefully and take note of the following actions.
Dates:
Friday 13 Mar 2026 to Sunday 15 Mar 2026 for Senior Band and Intermediate Band only (overnight attendance)
Saturday 14 Mar 2026 and Sunday 15 Mar 2026 for Training Band only (day attendance only)
Crusaders Galston Gorge Conference & Recreation Centre 8 Crusader Road, Galston 2159
For Senior Band and Intermediate Band (Friday 13 Mar 2026 to Sunday 15 Mar 2026 )
Students of Senior and Intermediate Band will stay over Friday and Saturday nights.
Packing list: This is the Packing List for Overnight for students who are staying over at Band Camp.
Parents/ carers are responsible for transporting their child to Band Camp on Friday night and from Band Camp on Sunday afternoon.
Start Time (First Day) : 7:00 pm Friday at Crusaders
*Ensure your child has eaten before they arrive as dinner is not provided on Friday night.
Camp Concert (Third Day) : 2:15pm Sunday at Crusaders
Finish Time (Third Day) : 4:00pm Sunday at Crusaders
For Training Band ONLY (Saturday 14 Mar 2026 and Sunday 15 Mar 2026 )
Training Band kids do not stay overnight at Band Camp
Training Band students do not go to camp on Friday night
Training Band kids are required to participate in daytime attendance only
Packing list: This is the Packing List for Day Attendance students who will attend Band Camp during the day on Saturday and Sunday only.
Parents/ carers are responsible for transporting their child to and from Band Camp on both Saturday and Sunday.
Start Time (First Day) : 8:30 am Saturday at Crusaders
Finish Time (First Day) : 4:00 pm Saturday at Crusaders
Start Time (Second Day) : 8:30 am Sunday at Crusaders
Camp Concert (Second Day) : 2:15pm Sunday at Crusaders
Finish Time (Second Day) : 4:00pm Sunday at Crusaders
Put Band Camp dates in your family calendar for:
Friday 13 Mar 2026 to Sunday 15 Mar 2026 for Senior Band and Intermediate Band only (overnight attendance)
Saturday 14 Mar 2026 and Sunday 15 Mar 2026 for Training Band only (day attendance only)
Early Feb : Complete the registration form for your child (and yourself as a volunteer) - Registration closes mid-Feb
Mid Feb : Attend the Band Information Night via online meeting.
Mid Mar : Band Camp Concert at 2:15pm (Band Camp will conclude with a concert; families and friends are invited!)
All band students must register soonest possible and payment for band camp will be invoiced along with annual rehearsal fees at the start of Term 1.
The Band Camp fee is non-refundable and attendance is compulsory.
Failure to pay the Band Camp fee by the due date will mean that your child cannot attend Band Camp and may be asked to withdraw from the band program.
If you are having difficulty meeting this payment deadline, please send us an email as soon as possible to discuss options with the Band Managers.
Preparing for Band Camp gives a rundown of information and tips for parents to prepare your child for Band Camp, especially if they are sleeping over for the first time
Via online meeting
We will be holding Band Camp Info Night via online meeting to answer all your questions about Band Camp and help make the event a success. Look out for the event via your WhatsApp group.
If you or your child is unwell, please stay home and get tested
Leave plenty of time for the drive to Crusaders
** For Intermediate and Senior Band children - at least an hour on Friday evening
Use the relevant Packing List (above) and do not forget your music stand
Do not bring mobile phones or devices, and do not bring food
Talk to your child about Band Camp and prepare them for what to expect
Only parents registered to volunteer as helpers are allowed to be at Band Camp
All volunteer helpers MUST be registered to help and have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
IMPORTANT: Only registered volunteer helpers can be on site during the duration of band camp. If you are not a registered volunteer helper, please do not attend the site at any point of time, apart from pick up/drop off at foyer and/or attending the camp concert. We thank you for your understanding and co-operation.
For other band upcoming events, please see the upcoming events and calendar page.