• DROPPING OFF CAMP GEAR – You may drop off your child’s gear after school today from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or tomorrow morning before 8:45 a.m. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD’S GEAR ON THE BUS!! If you are dropping off your child and their gear tomorrow morning, please park in a parking spot. Do not park in the drop off circle as this will cause a traffic jam! We will have signs with teachers’ names posted in the cafeteria. Place your child’s gear next to his/her teacher’s name. Remember to put your child’s name on everything and pack it in a large garbage bag or duffel bag. No suitcases please!
• MEDICATIONS – All medications need to be in the original container and must have an authorization form signed by your child’s doctor.
• WEATHER – The forecast for our camp trip is cold, wet, and snowy! We will be outside regardless!! Please make sure your child has appropriate clothing for the weather – waterproof shoes/boots, gloves, hats, extra socks, and plenty of warm clothing. We have included another copy of the packing list on the back of this form.
• DIRECTIONS – We have included directions to Camp Kern. Please keep this in a safe place in case you would need to drive to Camp Kern for any reason!
Please contact a 5th grade teacher with questions, 943-3800.
Camp Kern Outdoor Education Packing List (Based on 2 ½ days at camp)
Essential Clothing (We will be outside rain, mud, or shine!)
____ 1 pair of rubber boots or waterproof boots
____ Waterproof raincoat or poncho
____ Footwear with heels if horseback riding
Other Clothing
____ 2 pair of jeans/old pants (sweats are OK)
____ 1 pair of sneakers
____ 3 changes of underwear
____ 3 pair of heavy socks
____ Sweater or Sweatshirt
____ Pajamas
____ Laundry bag or pillowcase
____ Jacket
____ 2 Shirts (one long sleeved)
Extra Cold Weather Clothing (Plan to Dress in Layers)
____ Stocking cap
____ 3 more pairs of socks
____ 2 pairs of gloves or mittens
____ scarf
____ Heavy coat or several light coats to be worn together
____ long underwear
____ 1 more pair of pants
____ 1 more pair of shoes (sneakers not recommended for winter)
Optional
____ Pencils and a notebook
____ Stuffed Animal
____ Binoculars
____ Camera
____ Reading Materials
____ Sun Screen
Equipment
____ Sleeping Bag or 2 sheets and 2 blankets (cabins are heated )
____ Pillow
____ Toothbrush and toothpaste
____ 1 washcloth and a towel
____ Comb and brush
____ Soap and shampoo
____ Plastic bag for wet items
____ Non-aerosol bug repellent
____ Lip Balm
____ Facial Tissues
____ Flash Light
____ Water Bottle
PLEASE DO NOT BRING
• Electronic Games
• Radios or personal stereos
• Food (Snacks, candy, pop)
• Money
• Hatchets/Knives/Saws
• Cell phones
• Blow Dryers/Curling Irons
Don’t Be Sorry – Put Your Name on Everything
Directions and Map to Camp Kern
YMCA Camp Kern
5291State Route 350
Oregonia, OH 45054
513-932-3756
800-255-KERN (Ohio Only)
Fax: 513-932-8607
http://www.campkern.org
From North Dayton: I-75 to State Route 63 Monroe/Hamilton (Exit 29). Turn left on OH-63 and proceed East for approximately 7 miles. At the Golden Lamb, continue through light on OH-123 and proceed approximately 4 miles, crossing over I-71. Turn left on State Route 350 Proceed 2.5 miles to YMCA Camp Kern entrance and turn right.
From Kettering/Centerville: 48 South into Lebanon. Turn left at the Golden Lamb (123 East.) Proceed approximately 4 miles, crossing over I-71. Turn left at State Route 350. Proceed 2.3 miles to YMCA Camp Kern entrance and turn right.
From Cincinnati: Take I-71 north to State Route 123/Morrow exit, exit 32. Turn right at top of the ramp. Go approximately 100 yards and turn left on State Route 350. Proceed 2.3 miles to YMCA Camp Kern entrance and turn right.
From Columbus: Take I-71 south to State Route 123/Morrow exit, exit 32. Turn left at the top of the ramp. Take S.R. 123 south to State Route 350. Turn left at S.R. 350. Proceed 2.3 miles to YMCA Camp Kern entrance and turn right.
To Elk Lodge: take the first right turn.
To Sugar Woods: take the second right turn.
To Main Camp: follow paved road to the Singerman Lodge, the large tan building.
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