Q: When is Camp Soles?
A: The week of May 22 - May 26, 2023.
Q: How much does the trip cost?
A: The cost of this field trip is $160 per student.
Q: Do I have to have a sleeping bag and pillow?
A: Yes & No - sheets and blankets will be sufficient. You must have something to cover mattress and yourself. No bedding or pillow will be provided. A sleeping bag and pillow do make sense.
Q: How many suitcases may I bring?
A: What you bring, you carry. (One suitcase or duffel bag, plus bed roll and backpack or any combination of bedding, one large travel bag or one small travel bag)
Q: How does my child get toiletries to and from the shower room?
A: *SUGGESTION - Bring a small mesh bag or bucket with handle. Student can then carry toothbrush, paste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, comb, and wash cloth without dropping anything.
*SUGGESTION - Many students wear a bathing suit to the shower room and carry a towel.
*MUST: Bring flip-flops to walk on path to and from the shower and to wear in the shower. These may be purchased at Dollar Store. Those who wear sneakers usually get them wet.
*NO disposable, or any other kind of razor, is to be brought to camp.
Q: Are snacks permitted in the cabins at Camp?
A: No student is permitted to bring snacks, drinks or chewing gum to camp. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Chewing gum is frowned upon because of disposal in the wild.
No food is to be brought into the cabins. This is to avoid visitors (critters) at night.
**If a student has a dietary need, a snack or drink will be provided during the night. The staff member in that cabin will dispense appropriate items to student at bed time. This need should be made known to the camp nurse and staff early in May at the Special Needs Meeting.
Q: What should I sleep in?
A: Any combination of shorts, sweatpants, t-shirt, sweatshirt, or pajamas. The cabins are heated. No student is permitted to sleep in just underclothes.
Q: What if my child has allergies, gets headaches often, gets sunburned easily?
A: Students may bring sunscreen lotion to camp. Students MAY NOT bring over-the-counter allergy or headache medication to camp unless properly labeled, documented and given to camp nurse on the first morning of camp. Medical forms must be used for all prescribed and over-the-counter medications. This includes Pepto, Benadryl, Tylenol, Midol, etc.
**Students, who take prescribed medication on a regular basis, must take those medications at camp. This is still a controlled classroom environment. Night activities are equally important.
Q: What do I do if I wear contacts?
A: Students should carry all necessary items for contact lens in travel bag. It is recommended that student also bring a pair of glasses "just in case".
Q: Do we need to bring our own sports equipment?
A: No, sports equipment is provided. No bats, balls of any kind, or tackle should be brought to camp.
Students may bring a ball glove, and a fishing pole. Both should be clearly marked with student's name.
**Camp staff are not responsible for missing or damaged gloves or fishing poles.
Q: Are students allowed to hang out in the cabins during the day and early evening?
A: No, Students are not permitted to return to cabin for any length of time without an adult. All students are expected to participate in evening activities, even if just as a spectator.
Q: Can we bring cell phones, ipods, hand-held games, etc?
A: Cell phones will not work from anywhere but the upper parking lot. Please do not send cell phones with students. Students will not be permitted to use them.
Please do not send hand held electronic games or MP3 players, etc. Students will have no time to use them. Camp staff will not be responsible for them.
Q: How many students are in a group?
A: Each group of 10-12 students is supervised by one staff member in addition to the group instructor(s) for that class.
Q: When it rains are the classes held inside?
A: NO, students continue outdoor activities in the cold and rain. We do, however, bring children in if there is lightning, high winds, or hail.
**This is why a pair of waterproof shoes, poncho and a jacket are important.**
**NO student is to carry an umbrella. Please leave umbrellas at home.**
Q: What if my child has lost or has not brought home their permission form?
A: You can download the attachment below and print it out at home. Then, sign the permission form and send it to school with your child. ***(Wait to download it until it is due in May!)***
