Camp Elphinstone Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.     Space on the bus is very limited. In addition, students will have to hold their bags on their laps and will also be carrying their belongings 20minutes to camp. Therefore, students are NOT allowed to bring carry-on size suitcases. ALL belongings must fit into a school sized backpack.

2.    Do not bring ANY food, as food in the lodging facility may attract wild animals. All food will be provided by the camp.

3.    Students will be responsible for any money you wish to give them for the ferry. $20 is more than enough money to buy snacks on the ferry.

4.    There will be no phone available for the students to use. There is very limited reception. Therefore, parents will not be able to contact their children during the trip. If there is an emergency, please contact the camp directly on their land line, and they will forward the message.

What to WEAR:

·         Pants or shorts (weather dependant)

·         T-shirt

·         Sweat shirt

·         Jacket (Rain/Wind)

·         Running shoes

What to PACK:

·         Change of clothes (for 2 days)

o   Pants/shorts

o   T-shirt

o   Socks

o   Underwear

·         Sleeping bag

·         Pillow

·         Flashlight

·         Refillable water bottle

·         Bathing suit

·         Towel

·         Water shoes/sandals

·         Pajamas (sleeping clothes)

·         Hat

·         Sunglasses

·         Sunscreen

·         Bug repellant

·         Tooth brush

·         Tooth paste

·         Facecloth

·         Deodorant

·         Shampoo/Body wash (Travel sized)

·         Camera

DO NOT PACK:

·         Knives or other weapons

·         Money or valuables

·         Electronics (Ipod, Cell Phones, Games)

·         Food