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GETTING TO CAMPDriving to Camp?We encourage parents to bring their childrento camp. This provides an opportunity tomeet your child’s cabin leader and to see ourfacilities.Bus TransportationIf you cannot bring your child to and fromcamp and need help with transportation,we are offering one-way bus transportationfor an additional $25 on Sunday, August 7,and Saturday, August 13. Sign up for bustransportation on the enclosed registrationform or call 831-338-2128 in advance toreserve your child’s spot. You must register forthe bus at least 48 hours before departure onSunday and Saturday.If you’ve already paid for bus transportation,please send proof of payment to 831-338-9486(fax) or redwoods@ymcasv.org (email).Taking the Bus to Camp?After you’ve registered your child for bustransportation at least 48 hours in advance,you’ll need to check in at Central YMCA at12:30 pm on Sunday, August 7.Central YMCA is located at:1717 The Alameda, San Jose, 95126The bus will depart from Central YMCA at 1pm. There will be no exceptions for late checkinto ride the bus.Taking the Bus Home?The returning bus from camp (16275 Highway9, Boulder Creek, CA) will arrive at CentralYMCA between 11:00 and 12:30 pm onSaturday, August 13. Traffic on the mountainroads can be unpredictable. If any changesoccur, we will call in details to Central YMCAat 408-298-1717. Please bring a Photo ID tocheck out your child at the bus return. We willonly release children to parents or authorizedindividuals. If your child is to be picked upby someone other than a parent, be sureto include that person’s name on the healthhistory form. *If court orders concerning childcustody are in effect, please notify us with awritten note prior to arrival at camp.DirectionsYMCA Camp Campbell is located on Highway 9,three miles north of the town of Boulder Creek.Highway 9 can be accessed from Saratoga viaSaratoga Ave. or in Felton off the Highway 17freeway.Take Highway 17 south from San Jose or northfrom Santa Cruz to the Mount Hermon Roadexit and follow Mount Hermon to Felton.In Felton, take a right onto Graham Hill Road,then after that an immediate right ontoHighway 9, which will take you to the town ofBoulder Creek.Continue through Boulder Creek on Highway 9.YMCA Camp Campbell (16275 Highway 9,Boulder Creek, CA) will be on the left, threemiles past the town of Boulder Creek.Check-in at CampCheck-in at YMCA Camp Campbell begins at2:00 pm on Sunday, August 7. Please do notarrive any earlier than that, as our staff arevery busy preparing for the start of camp.Last check-in is at 3:05 pm. Our hope is tohave all campers ready to start their campingexperience no later than 3:15 pm. Please helpby arriving during these times.Check-out at CampCheck-out at camp begins at 10:00 am onSaturday, August 13. Be sure to pick up yourchild no later than 11:00 am. Please bring aPhoto ID to check out your child (at camp or atthe bus stop). We will only release children toparents or authorized individuals. If your childis to be picked up by someone other than aparent, be sure to include that person’s nameon the health history form. *If court ordersconcerning child custody are in effect, pleasenotify us with a written note prior to arrival atcamp.Page 2
Preparing For CampPacking Listo Sleeping bag/beddingo Pillowo Sweatshirt and/or jacketo T-shirts (6)o Long pants (2-3)o Shortso Underwear (7)o Socks (7 pairs)o Shoes (2 pairs)Must wear closed toe shoes.o Flip flops (for shower time)o Pajamaso Swim gearo Hat or capo Towelo Toiletrieso All insulin pump suppliesMust be labeled with name.o All necessary medications such as thyroidmeds/ inhalers/ ADD medicationOver-the-counter drugs such as Tylenol are providedas needed.o Chapsticko Sun blocko Water bottleMust bring water bottle labeled with nameo Backpacko Flashlighto Camera (disposable is best)o Positive attitudePlease label all of your child’s belongings.Lost and found will be displayed on the last dayof camp. We will hold lost and found items foronly two weeks at camp after the session ends.Not permittedElectronics including cell phones, food orcandy, knives/firearms, weapons, fireworks,personal recreation equipment, pets, aerosolsprays, hair dryers, curling irons, money,alcohol/drugs, cigarettes, personal meters/remote control meters, insulin pens.Ipod/Game Boy may only be used at quiet timewith earphones and must be name labeled.Page 3Health History Form and Liability WaiverYou must complete a health history form andmail it to the camp office immediately for yourchild to attend camp. We cannot acceptany campers without this form. Schedule adoctor’s examination for your child if they havenot had one within the 18 months prior to comingto camp. Please have your physician fill out theproper sections on the health history form.Once completed please fax the form to831-338-9486 or email to redwoods@ymcasv.org. It is very important that you provide uswith complete emergency contact informationon the Health History Form. If you are travelingduring your child’s stay at camp, please liston the form an itinerary and phone numberswhere you can be reached. A Liability Waiver isalso required for each camper.MedicationPlease do not pack any medications (includingover-the counter drugs) in your child’sluggage. All medications must be submittedto YMCA health care staff either at YMCACamp Campbell or to the camp counselorsduring bus pick-up. Prescription drugs mustbe in the original container with a licensedphysician’s instructions. Please place yourpackaged medications in a clearly labeled ziplockbag along with dosage and directions foradministering. Place your child’s name on theoutside of the bag. Masking tape works wellfor labeling. All medications are administeredby the camp health staff under doctor’s orparents’ written orders. Unused medicationswill be returned at the close of the campsession. Drugs for which we do not receivewritten authorization to administer will not beprovided by the health staff, including Tylenolor Ibuprofen.
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