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Welcome CAMPERS!Thank you for choosing Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe for your child’s summer adventure. We arevery excited to bring Youth Camp back for this special week, July 15-20. Your campers will beexperiencing an exciting program that will include traditional camp activities such as canoeing, fishing,hiking, horseback riding, zip lining, swimming, campfires and Lake Tahoe beach fun– combined with aone-day escape to Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park where we will Zip Line, Tree Climb, and challengeourselves!While staying in South Lake Tahoe your campers will bunk in rustic cabins with up to seven otherchildren and one or two trained counselors. Our counselors are chosen because of their ability to begood role models and their strong leadership skills. These young adults are responsible, enthusiasticindividuals who are excited to share the camp experience with your child. We are all looking forward toa safe, fun and enriching week in beautiful South Lake Tahoe!Below you will find information about your child’s week at Camp Concord. Please read it thoroughly. Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the numbers listed below:Kelly DurflingerPlanner, Friends of Camp Concord925-285-8499Kathryn MonroyDirector, Camp Concord530-541-1203Fees$750 before June 20 th / $800 after. This fee includes transportation, food, lodging, Tahoe TreetopAdventure Park, and other camp activities. There is an extra $40 charge for horseback riding that we willcollect at departure on July 15.Pay online or mail checks, made payable to City of Concord, to…Camp Concord1950 Parkside DriveMS/11Concord, CA 94519

Forms EnclosedThe attached forms (also linked on our website – www.friendsofcamp.com) must be completed andsigned in order for your child to participate in camp. Please send your completed packet to thefollowing address by Friday, June 20, 2013.Camp Concord1950 Parkside DriveMS/11Concord, CA 94519 The Health Status Update must be submitted to your program coordinator at check-in prior toboarding the bus. Do not return this form before the day of departure.What to BringSummer temperatures at Camp Concord during the daytime are usually pleasant but in the morning andat night and in it can get cold. The cool, crisp mountain air calls for warm clothing and heavy bedcovers at night, especially as the cabins are not heated. Occasional rain showers are not uncommon.Luggage space is limited, so please be compact. Included with this letter is a recommended packing listfor your child. Your camper may want to bring money to use at the camp store.Please do not bring the following: Guns, knives, explosives, weapons of any kind, pagers, cell phones,jewelry, pets, radios, MP3 players, CD items, PDAs, video games, TVs, or any other expensive,sentimental or electronic items of any kind.TransportationTransportation to camp will be provided by charter buses. The buses are air-conditioned, equipped withrest rooms and staffed with at least two counselors plus the bus driver.Check-in:Where: The parking lot near Payless Batting Cages.2700 East Olivera RoadConcord, CA 94519When: Monday morning, July 15 th , between 8:15 and 8:30. The buses will depart at 9:00.Remember to have your child bring the white Health Status Update formFor the return trip, the buses will depart South Lake Tahoe at approximately 12:30pm on Saturday, July20th and arrive back at 2700 East Olivera between 4:30pm and 5:00pm depending on traffic and roadconditions.FoodPlease have your child eat a good breakfast before leaving for camp, as a late lunch will be the first mealprovided. All food will be provided for your camper during their time at Camp Concord. Campers arewelcome to bring a light snack and water bottle for the bus ride: no soda or juice please. It is notnecessary to send money with your child; however, the camp store does sell additional snacks anddrinks. Please indicate your child’s food allergies on the medical forms.

Medical CareThere will be a nurse at camp 24 hours a day for the entire week. There will also be staff certified in CPRand First Aid at Camp Concord with your child. First aid will be administered if needed and our nurse willdistribute medication to your child if authorized to do so. In case of an emergency, arrangements fortreatment have been made with Barton Medical Hospital just 15 minutes from Camp Concord.Lice & Pre-existing Health ConditionsChildren with signs of lice or who have pre-existing health conditions unacceptable for the high altitudeand active program of Camp Concord will be required to leave camp immediately with an authorizedadult. Parents will be contacted to pick up their child at Camp. To avoid this potentially embarrassingand time consuming circumstance, please monitor your child for head lice and other health conditionsprior to check in.MedicationsAll medications need to be given to your program coordinator in their original containers, with cleardirections and prescription doses prescribed by your child’s doctor. Over the counter medications maynot be distributed to your child while at Camp unless accompanied by a signed note from a medicalprofessional. In addition, the section on the Health History/Medical Authorization form that allows youto list medications to be given must be filled out in order for medications to be administered. Thesignature of a physician is not required.Bubonic PlagueAlthough no cases have been reported for many years, we are required to make sure all Campers andtheir parents are aware that Camp Concord is located in an area of the Tahoe Basin where the bubonicplague is indigenous and exposure to your child is possible.Lost and FoundCamp Concord is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen articles. We do however make every effortto keep losses to a minimum by having a lost and found rack located near the Camp Office. Please writeyour child’s name on their belongings.Contacting Your Child at CampBecause of limited phone lines and the structure of the camp program, phone calls are not permittedexcept in emergency circumstances. If there is an emergency, please call the main Camp Concordnumber at (530) 541-1203, or either number listed above. Also, please keep your calls to a minimumand do not plan to visit your child while at camp. We have found that phone calls and visits take awayfrom the outdoor experience and contribute heavily to symptoms of homesickness. This in turn affectsother campers who become homesick for their parents.Camp Concord1000 Mt. Tallac Trailhead RoadSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96157Camp Phone: (530) 541-1203Camp Fax: (530) 542-2433Website: www.cityofconcord.org

Rules & Regulations (Please read carefully)Camp rules and regulations have been established to meet the emotional and physical needs of ourcampers. Our regulations are a result of the high standards we must meet to provide 24-hour care forour campers. Children unwilling to comply with the rules and regulations established by the City ofConcord Park and Recreation Department and Camp Concord will be sent home. Parents are required toprovide or pay for transportation of their child. Please remember that absolutely NO SMOKING, NOTOBACCO PRODUCTS, NO MATCHES OR LIGHTERS, NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, NO KNIVES (includingpocket knives), NO WEAPONS, NO GAMEBOYS, AND NO ELECTRONICS OF ANY KIND are allowed.In ClosingParents, please complete the enclosed forms (www.friendsofcamp.com) and return to CampConcord, 1950 Parkside Drive, MS/11, Concord, CA 94519. The Health History and Camper Informationforms must be signed in order for your child to participate in camp.Parents, please remind your child that gum chewing is not allowed at Camp Concord. It presents aproblem in disposal – it is not acceptable to find gum on the ground, plates, under tables, etc.Assist us by encouraging your child to participate in all camp activities and to follow the rules of campand of our staff.Your child will be expected to interact with other campers and staff in positive ways and will be heldaccountable for their own behavior.We are looking forward to a fantastic week and appreciate your support in preparing your child for thiswonderful experience! If you have any further questions or queries, feel free to contact one of us listedabove.Best regards,Kathryn MonroyKathryn MonroyDirector, Camp ConcordCity of ConcordKelly DurflingerKelly DurflingerPlanner, Friends of Camp ConcordProgram Coordinator