The Spirit of the Chanticleer Band Camp will occur August 8-16.
Residence Hall check-in is the day before your respective report day:
Percussion & Colorguard - August 8-10 (10am-10pm)
Rookies (new members) - August 10 (10am-10pm)
Full Band Camp - August 11-15 (10am-10pm)
Beach Band Blowout - August 16
Camp is vital to the preparation for the upcoming Coastal Football season. The pre-game, the first show, and much of the material used throughout the season are taught during camp. It is imperative that anyone wishing to be part of the performing roster of the Spirit of the Chanticleer attend camp. If you have a situation that might prevent you from attending camp, contact Spirit staff immediately. Only under extraordinary circumstances will a student be excused from band camp.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Full Band Camp:
Band Camp is held on the campus of Coastal Carolina University.
Residence Life/Dorm early move-in will occur on the day prior to your band camp report day.
University Residence Halls are not officially open at the beginning of camp, but Spirit students may move in early through special arrangements made with Residence Life. There is no cost to the students for the early move-in. The CCU University Housing office works closely with the Band Office to ensure that everyone who is scheduled to live in a residence hall or University Place will have living quarters for camp. It may not be your permanent room assignment, but University Housing will provide housing, and then we will provide time and assistance in moving into your permanent location during Band Camp should that be necessary. If you intend to use the early move-in option, you must notify both Judy Dow in the CCU Band Office (jdow1@coastal.edu or 843-349-6480) and University Housing (843-349-6400).
Band members are excused from Orientation activities scheduled during band camp. After Band Camp is over, Band members are expected to participate in all regular Orientation sessions.
Band Camp begins promptly at 10am each day and concludes at 10pm. A break will be given for lunch and dinner (on your own).
There is no storage area for holding furniture and personal items until permanent housing opens.
Meals are not provided during any Band Camps. Students should budget for three meals a day throughout Band Camp.
2012 End-of-Camp Ceremony & Beach Band Blowout
At the end of Band Camp, Spirit members mark the passing of Band Camp and entering into regular membership through the End-of-Camp Ceremony. On Thursday, the Band makes it's annual trek to Huntington Beach State Park for section pictures, practice on the beach, and enjoying the surf. And, of course, there's plenty of food for everyone!
