Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for camp updates, information and pictures: www.facebook.com/sfasubandcamps/

www.facebook.com/SFADMCamp

@SFASUBANDCAMPS

Registration Day Information

Military Drum Major Camp

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Drum Majors attending SFA camp are under the instruction of highly qualified instructors. Instruction will include signal commands, verbal commands, squad leading, conducting, marching, charting, films, lectures and leadership and team building training.

Military Drum Major Camp 2026

Sunday June 14: Check–in/Registration anytime between 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Cole Concert Hall Lobby in the Wright Music Building

2210 Alumni Drive, Nacogdoches TX 75962

Dorm Fast Pass: Skip the registration line and go straight to your dorm!

Deadline: May 31 must have full payment and waivers signed in and returned to the band office.

Contact us at bandoffice@sfasu.edu or (936) 468-4702 if you have any questions.

Sunday, June 14

1 p.m. REGISTRATION in Cole Concert Hall lobby (if necessary) or Lumberjack Lodge

CHECK IN in Lumberjack Lodge (required for all students)

You must wear your name tag at all times on the upper part of your

body. Meal cards will be issued at the dorms or registration.

3:45 p.m. Stationary Fundamentals (HPE)

5:30 p.m. Dinner (Baker Pattillo Student Center Food Hall 1923)

6:30 p.m. Marching fundamentals (Commuter Lot)

9:15 p.m. Floor meeting (Lumberjack Lodge)

​

Monday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 17

7:30 a.m. Breakfast (BPSC Food Hall 1923/Pineywoods Dining Hall)

8:30 a.m. Marching Fundamentals (Commuter Lot)

12:30 p.m. Lunch (BPSC Food Hall 1923/Pineywoods Dining Hall)

1:30 p.m. Leadership Session (Grand Ballroom)

2:30 p.m Indoor Fundamentals (Regents Suite A)

3:30 p.m. Marching Fundamentals (Commuter Lot)

5:30 p.m. Dinner (BPSC Food Hall 1923/Pineywoods Dining Hall)

6:30 p.m. Squad Competition and Drill Down (Homer Bryce/Commuter Lot)

8:50 p.m. Evening Activity

Monday: Game Night!

Tuesday: Water Balloon Fight!

Wednesday: Pool Night!

​

Thursday, June 18

7:30 a.m . Breakfast (BPSC Food Hall 1923/Pineywoods Dining Hall)

8:30 a.m . Squad Practice (Commuter Lot)

9:30 a.m. Performance Setup (Homer Bryce Stadium)

10 a.m. Parent Performance (Details included in the student handbook)

11:30 a.m. Performance concludes, dorm check-out (Box lunch provided after check-out)

1 p.m. Camp Concludes

​

​

​

​

SFA ResLife

Dorm assignment: Lumberjack Lodge sfasu.edu/res-halls

**Please hydrate and stretch/exercise before attending camp. There are lots of outside activities, and we want to ensure your health and safety.

Example Schedule from our 2025 Camp (subject to change)

Camp Phone and Address

Email: bandoffice@sfasu.edu

Phone: (936) 468-4702

Address: SFA Band Camp

2210 Alumni Drive

Nacogdoches, TX 75962

Follow us on Instagram: @SFASUBANDCAMPS

Like us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/sfasubandcamps

https://www.facebook.com/SFADMCamp

Visit our webpage: sfasu.edu/bandcamp

What to Bring to Camp:

• Military baton/mace
• Whistle
• Modest, hot-weather/athletic, casual clothes
• A light jacket because the buildings can get cool during classes.
• Water bottle or thermos - start hydrating now!
• Sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
• Athletic (tennis/court) closed-toe shoes
• Twin XL-size bed sheets, pillow with case, blankets because the dorms get cool
• Toiletries
• Swimsuit
• Toilet paper (not supplied by dorm)
• Towel (community bathrooms)
• Medical needs – medication, etc.
• Pencil and notebook with paper for your classes
• Umbrella, rain poncho, rain boots…. Prepare for rain!
• Snacks, if wanted
• Extra Money: snacks, water, Gatorade, pizza, etc.

Label all your personal belongings.

SFA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Military Drum Major Camp 2026

General Rules and Information:

• All campers attend all classes unless ill.
• The university does not provide health and accident insurance for campers. Any professional medical attention will be at the participant’s or legal guardian’s expense.
• For the camper’s safety, there will be no leaving campus at any time during the week. If adults or a camper’s band director visits, the camper will need permission from the head counselor to leave the dorm with them and only during free time. To leave campus, please bring a written note signed by a parent/guardian approving the off-campus activity.
• SFA classes are in session. Campers should not interact with SFA students.
• There will be no alcoholic beverages or unlawful substances permitted at camp. If there is any indication of a camper's indulgence in alcohol or unlawful substances during the camp, the camper's parents will be notified immediately to come for them, and the camper will be dismissed from the camp.
• Fighting, vandalism and other serious disobedience of camp rules may be grounds for expulsion. Parents of violators will be notified immediately to come for them, and the student will be dismissed from camp.

​

Activities and Recreation

• Swimming, sports and other planned activities in the evenings

Refunds:

No Refunds given on or after June 14

No deposit will be refunded after May 18.

All campers are expected to participate in the entire camp.

​

Fees:

If driving yourself, a $5/day parking pass MUST be purchased at registration!

Cash or check only!

As per SFA safety policy: In the event of a lost key, $75 fee will be assessed to the camper for re-coring the lock.

Please keep up with your dorm key!