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6th Grade Camp Information

6th Grade Camp

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To view the district's 6th Grade Camp Parent Packet: 
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A paper version of this packet will be sent home with your child for you to complete and 
return by the requested due date.

Camp participants are allowed only ONE sleeping bag/roll and ONE piece of luggage. Sleeping bags/rolls and the luggage should each be tagged with one of the yellow luggage tags that have been provided for you.  Please print the student’s name and the name of the school (Pershing) on both sides of the yellow tag.  The size of the bag (total of the width +  length + depth) should not exceed 46 inches.  Bags should not weigh more than 35 pounds.  If they exceed this limitation, the luggage may be left behind due to lack of storage space on the transportation vehicles. 

1.  Sleeping bags:  Please make sure all sleeping bags/rolls are secured with heavy-duty rope, cord, bungee cord or belts. Please do not use twine or string.  Putting tied sleeping bags/rolls in large plastic bags is an especially good idea due to inclement weather concerns. 

2.  Plastic Bags vs Pillow Cases:  Some students prefer to use large heavy-duty plastic trash bags for their personal belongings.  Unfortunately, these bags do not survive a week of wear and tear.  Therefore, it’s strongly recommended that students use a pillow case if they choose not to use the traditional suitcase.  Pillowcases will not tear or shred as easily as a plastic bag.  Please make sure if a pillowcase is used that it is tired securely and wrapped in a plastic bag. 

3.  Luggage: Generally there are three types of luggage: hardsided, softsided and the miscellaneous types that might include duffle bags, garment bags, gym bags and soft backpacks.  The most desirable type is the softsided bag.  These are lightest and easiest to carry and to load on the bus.  Please remember that your student must carry their own luggage to and from the bus to their cabins. 

4. Medications: Do not send medications with students or in their luggage. Students requiring medications at Camp Palomar should have their medications brought to the Health Office at Pershing Middle School by a parent or guardian. Medications need to come in the original container, with prescription label.  Parents: if dosage has changed, include a note with specific changes. Camp Palomar has a strict policy that students are not allowed to carry inhalers.  Inhalers are readily available in camp, on hikes and in the cabins.  Camp staff members carefully observe and record the usage of inhalers to prevent what might otherwise become an escalating emergency situation.   

Leaving for Camp - On Monday of camp week, students should arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. and go to their first period class.  Parents are asked to drop their student’s luggage off at the West parking lot.  Please be advised that parents will not be allowed to drive in to the West parking lot.  If it is raining the luggage will be dropped off in the auditorium.