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Welcome to YMCA Camp Arbolado’s

2009 Summer Camp Sessions!

Session I:July 18-25
Session II:August 8-15

We are delighted that you have selected YMCA Camp Arbolado for your child’s summer camping experience. Your camper’s health and safety are our primary concerns. The information below should aid you in making sure your camper is fully prepared and equipped to enjoy a week of summer mountain camping. If you have questions in advance of or after your Orientation Night, please call camp program director Rob Hann at (562) 943-7241.

Two general rules of thumb to keep in mind: camp is a great place to wear out old clothing; and, if it would cause emotional or financial distress if it gets lost or broken, don’t bring it to camp!

Packing list
·2 pairs of shoes
·9-10 pairs of socks
·9-10 pairs of underwear
·5-7 pairs of shorts & long pants
·8-10 t-shirts
·2-3 sweaters or sweatshirts
·1 HEAVY JACKET
·1 bathing suit (girls: one-piece only)
·1towel
·Toothbrush and toothpaste
·Soap, shampoo, and a hairbrush
·CHAPSTICK and SUNSCREEN
·Flashlight and water bottle
·Sleeping bag, pillow, and pajamas

Optional items
·Disposable camera, bible, book to read
·Clothing items for special events & meals (learn more at Orientation Night!)

Do NOT bring
·Cell phones
·Personal music players (e.g. iPods, etc.) nor game systems (e.g. Nintendo DSs, etc.)
·digital cameras or jewelry (see rules of thumb, above)
·Knives, firearms, or weapons of any kind
·Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products

Packing instructions
·Limit luggage to: ONE sturdy duffle bag or suitcase, one carry-on backpack, and a sleeping bag. Stowage on the bus is limited.

·Have your camper help you pack so he/ she knows what’s in his/ her suitcase!

·Mark your camper’s name on all clothing items.

·Do NOT pack prescription medication. Instead, please check it in with the camp nurse on departure day. Medication must be in the original prescription bottle with physician’s instructions. Use a clear plastic bag marked with your camper’s name if you have more than one medication to check in.

Session II: Monday, August 3

Families should plan to attend the orientation night for their session at the East Whittier YMCA at 7:00 p.m. This is a chance to meet the camp director and many of the counselors, ask questions, and see who else is going to camp. All families are strongly encouraged to come, but first time campers and their families should consider this meeting mandatory.

Departure Days (from the East Whittier YMCA)
Session I: Saturday, July 18
Session II: Saturday, August 8

Camp starts with check-in at 9:00 a.m. at the East Whittier YMCA. Please be on time! There will be no refunds if you miss the bus. Please prepare a sack lunch for your camper to eat when we arrive at camp. Drinks will be provided.

Return Days(to the East Whittier YMCA)
Session I: Saturday, July 25
Session II: Saturday, August 15

The buses will return to the East Whittier YMCA at approximately 3:30 p.m. If for some reason we are going to be late, a staff person will be at the Y with that information. For the safety of your child, please make sure that at least one person you include on the pickup list in your registration packet will definitely be present WITH PHOTO ID when picking up your child.

Mail.Please DO write to your camper. However, please note that mail posted after we depart for camp may not arrive in camp until after we are back in Whittier; i.e. it is a good idea to mail letters to your camper/s before they have left home! The mailing address is:

[Your Camper’s Name]
YMCA Camp Arbolado
42500 State Hwy. 38
Angelus Oaks, CA92305

A special request. Please do NOT send food or snacks to camp. Camp provides three balanced, nutritious meals daily that provide for a wholesome, healthy diet. Snacks detract from this and interfere with the goals of our “healthy kids” program initiative.

YMCA Camp Arbolado
Down-the-hill office:
East Whittier YMCA
15740 Starbuck St.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-7241

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This Page Updated on Tuesday, June 9, 2009