We are delighted that you have selected YMCA Camp Arbolado for your child's holiday 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 6 days of winter holiday mountain camping. If you have any questions in advance of ar after your Orientation Night, please call the camp Program Director Lisa Van Scoy at (909)643-0922.

Tow 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
• 8 - 9 pairs of socks
• 8 - 9 pairs of underwear
• 4 - 6 pairs of long pants
• 7 - 9 T-shirts
• 2 - 3 sweaters or sweatshrits
• 1 HEAVY JACKET
• Warm mittens and head cap
• 1 bathroom towel and washcloth
• 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 and needs (learn more on Orientation NIght)
• Snow play equipment (sleds, etc.)
• 12 - 16 plastic bags and duct tape to keep camper's feet dry from the snow. Depending on the camper's age, this may be a 1 or 2 gallon sized bag. Each bag needs to complely cover camper's foot and ankle. Bag is duct taped to pants or tuked under the top of the sock to keep it from falling down.

Do NOT bring

• Cell phones
• Personal music players (e.g., iPods, etc.) or 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.
• Haver 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.

Orientation Night (held at the East Whittier YMCA)

Date and Time:

Families should plan to attend the orientation night. 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 a mandatory meeting.

Camp starts with check-in at 9:00 am 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.

Mail

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

(Your Camper's Name)
YMCA Camp Arbolado
42500 State Highway 38
Angelus Oaks, CA
92305

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.

Now, for a little Xmas music to set the mood...

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This Page Updated on Thursday, November 12, 2009