SCIENCE CAMP SUPPLY LIST & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Camp dates: Monday December 7-11
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Yes, it’s that time! Our week of Outdoor Education is just around the corner. It is hard to believe that on
Monday, December 7th, we will be boarding those buses and going off to camp. Here are a few helpful
reminders for you. Please disregard if your child will not be attending camp. Students who are not attending
camp will be expected to attend school where a substitute will be provided to help guide them through
their academic instruction.
Camp Location
We will be staying at San Joaquin Outdoor School
Camp Jones’ Gulch
11000 Pescadero Creek Rd.
La Honda, CA 94020
Letters:
Your child would greatly appreciate a letter or two from you. Be sure to write the week of December
7 -11 on the envelope. If you have not already sent your letters, don’t worry. There is still another way to get
it there in time. Please place your letters in a Ziploc bag with your child’s name on it and hand this to their
teacher Monday morning. We will be sure to deliver them. Please do not send CANDY or gifts.
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ITEMS TO BRING TO SCIENCE CAMP: You may want to label everything your child takes to camp with
his or her name. Please do not send valuables or expensive clothing. Students are limited to one
suitcase and one sleeping bag. DO NOT SEND ANY ITEMS IN PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS!
Bedding:
Sleeping Bag or sheets and three (3) warm blankets
Pillow
Pajamas
Clothing:
Underwear; 5-6 pairs, plus undershirts
Socks; 8 pairs
Jeans or durable long pants: 3-4 pairs, NO SHORTS!
Shirts-long and short sleeve: 4-5 shirts
Sweatshirts: 2-3
Hat/Beanie
Warm Jacket
Shoes: 2 pairs (sneakers or boots)
Raincoat or Poncho (provided at camp, if needed)
Toilet Articles:
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb or brush
Soap/shampoo
Two (2) towels
One (1) washcloth
Water bottle
Miscellaneous (Optional):
Sun block
Chap-stick tube
Disposable Cameras, please put your name on
Stationery, postage stamps and addresses
Pencil and pen
Notebook or paper
Kleenex
Daypack
Reusable Water bottle
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Electronic equipment such as: a Kindle, radio, iPod, digital cameras, or games. No cell phones! They do not
receive signal/service at camp.
Money
Jewelry
Backpacks with frames
Food of any kind (animals will rip into luggage-raccoons are especially talented at this)
Plastic garbage bags
Fishing gear
 Liability:
The outdoor school program does not accept responsibility for the loss or damage to children’s personal
property. Please check your child’s suitcase or duffel bag and send only the items necessary at the outdoor
school.
 Causes for Immediate Expulsion:
Parents will be asked to pick their child up from the camp, day or night, for the following reasons (but not
limited to):
1. Bringing or using knives, firearms, explosives, controlled substances, alcohol, tobacco or other dangers
objects.
2. Extreme physical or emotional abuse of others.
3. Cabin raiding.
4. Illness.
No refunds will be issued for students who depart from camp early due to discipline issues, including but not
limited to those above.
What happens the morning we go?
School begins at 8:15. It is important that your child is here at Anthony Traina School on time.
Students may need to arrange a ride to school, since they will be carrying their luggage and sleeping bag.
Busses will leave campus anytime between 8:30-11:00.
Students also need to arrange a ride home Friday. The Outdoor Education buses will arrive at Anthony
Traina School between 2-5 pm, Friday afternoon. A Connect Ed message will be sent out keeping parents
informed as to the projected arrival time.
Only medications in their original containers will be accepted. Please place these in a Ziploc bag with
your child’s name on it and hand it directly to their teacher. All medications brought to camp must be
recorded on the medical release form. There is one exception. Inhalers must be checked in, and then students
who have the self medication form signed by their doctor, will be allowed to carry them on their person.
Remember to pack a sack lunch with a drink inside.
We’ll be eating lunch at a park in the
Bay Area and they will not be able to purchase anything there.
Friday Pick Up: Buses usually return around 2-3pm. The school will send out a voice mail letting you know
the approximate time. When picking up your child in the MPR room, please check in with their teacher.
They will need to be checked off before being released.
Outdoor Education is a wonderful experience for our students. If you have any questions, please call us at
839-2379.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Fine, Mrs. Amato, Mrs. Driskill, and Mrs. Frye
(ext. 1502) (ext. 1503) (ext. 1504)
(ext. 1518)