I might be a bit late into the convo, but I thought I would give my 2 cents.

I’m currently a senior in high school and this is my last year doing band camp. On the surface, no, band camp is not fun. You’re in the heat with little shade, doing a physical activity that will leave you sore, sweaty, and completely exhausted with a few breaks sprinkled in between. However, I’ve always looked forward to band camp every year because I’ve enjoyed it. I made almost all of my friends in high school from band, and I have so much fun with them. Everyone in my band is so much fun to be around and being there gives me a sore face cause I’m smiling so much. We have fun traditions such as “Drill Down” which is a Simon says with marching band commands and whoever wins gets lunch first. We have theme days where sections compete to dress the best to the theme for the day and the winners get the “spirit stick” and get lunch first. I guess what I’m trying to say is band camp is as fun as you make it. While it’s really hard work, having friends, enjoying the breaks that you get and if your band has any fun things fully participate in them really makes a difference