Camp Details

Attendance
Attendance is mandatory at all camp sessions and activities. Unexcused absences will immediately be reported to parent/guardians and school officials.



Additional Costs

  • Participants are advised not to bring an excessive amount of cash to camp.
  • MSU Performing Arts Marching Band Auxiliary Camp T-Shirt will be available for purchase at registration and during camp. The cost is $10 per shirt. Most participants chose to wear this shirt at the final performance on Day 3. Participants who do not wish to purchase this shirt should plan to bring a white T-shirt for the final performance.
  • Health Service Cost: During regular business hours, participants with minor medical concerns will be taken to MSU Olin Health Center where basic service fees will be assessed for all necessary treatments. After business hours or for more urgent care, participants will be taken to Sparrow Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center located five miles from campus, for treatment. The health form, which will be submitted during the registration process on Day 1, will be kept on file in case any medical treatment is needed.

Directions
This program is staged on the east side of the Michigan State University campus, in and around Akers Hall. For maps and directions, please visit www.maps.msu.edu and utilize the Interactive Campus Map to locate the facility.

Housing
Participants residing on-campus will live in Akers Residence Hall. Here you will find attractive comfortable sleeping rooms, lounges, dining, and recreation rooms. Under the guidance of university counseling assistants, participants will receive a high quality experience away from the instructional setting, as well. Please review the following additional residence hall information and regulations.

Parking
Parking for both commuters and residents is available in Lot 91, located at the corner of Hagadorn Road and Service Road. Enter this lot from Service Road. Parking is free and available for the duration of camp. The lot is a five-minute walk to the rehearsal field and residence hall. Please be attentive to parking signs around Akers Hall during registration and check-out to avoid possible tickets.

What to Bring
Participants should bring all equipment (flags, rifles, sabers, batons, maces, whistles, etc.) for which they would like to receive instruction. The camp is not able to provide equipment for participants. It is recommended that participants also bring an alarm clock, small room fan, hat/sunglasses/sunscreen, CD player, and a small notebook/pen for taking notes during sessions. Please label all personal belongings prior to coming to camp.

Clothing
It is highly recommended that program participants bring clothing and shoes that would typically be worn for a physical work-out. Athletic shoes and socks are required; sandals are not permitted during instructional sessions due to the amount of marching and movement that will take place. Rain gear and a jacket/heavy sweatshirt are also advised for cooler and inclement weather. Clothing for social activities at night is also suggested.

Equipment Storage
Although lockers are not available, participants will be issued keys to their assigned residence hall rooms to use for storage. These rooms are two minutes away from the rehearsal areas.

Laundry and Mail
Laundry facilities are located in Akers Hall at the cost of $1.50 per washer load and $0.25 per dryer cycle. All mail should be addressed to: MSU Performing Arts Marching Band Auxiliary Camp, Akers Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48825.

Camp Performance/Awards Presentation
Families, friends, band directors, etc. are encouraged to attend a final performance at 2:00 p.m. on Day 3 of camp. The performance will be held in the Akers Hall Courtyard. Please plan to bring a blanket or lawn chair for this event. Those who attend Camp I should plan to park in Lot 91 (see Parking details above). Those attending Camp II may park in some of the faculty/staff lots closer to Akers Hall. Again, be attentive to parking signs to avoid a possible ticket. This performance will conclude by 3:00 p.m.