Q: What time does camp start?
A: Campers can be checked in starting at 9:15 am and program starts promptly at 9:30. Any campers that arrive late will need to be walked up the hill to their unit leader.
Q: How do I check my child in?
A: Staff members will have a sign each morning signaling what unit they are with. Campers should greet their staff members to signal they are present and the staff members will direct them where to go. Campers need to be accompanied by an adult all the way to their unit leader on the first day of camp. After the first day of camp, all campers will be dropped off at the check in location. There will be staff at drop off to assist campers getting out of cars and to their unit.
Q: What time does camp end?
A: Camp is over at 3pm. Campers will be walked back down to the fire gate to be checked out.
Q: How do I check my child out?
A: Campers will walk down to the fire gate with their units at 3pm. There, you will find your child's unit as signaled on their sign. You will need to show a form of ID that matches a name on your child's camper release form. Then, you will be able to sign out your camper with the unit leader. All campers MUST be signed out before leaving camp.
Q: What should my child wear to camp?
A: During Day Camp, campers and staff must wear long pants (no capris or leggings), long socks, shirts that cover tummies and shoulders completely, and sturdy fully-enclosed, tie or velcro shoes (no mesh shoes). A sweatshirt or jacket is strongly recommended because the weather in Alvarado Park is VERY unpredictable. NO SHORTS OR SANDALS. Long hair must be tied back for safety.
Q: What should my child bring to camp?
A:
A backpack or bag that they can hike with
Lunch & drink (unless told otherwise)
Water bottle (filled at home)
Healthy snack
Mess Kit (or unbreakable plate and cup)
Eating Utensils (fork, knife, spoon)
Dunk Bag (or gallon size ziploc bag) to store dirty mess kit in
Small hand towel
Small notebook and pencil
One skein of yarn (any size or color) for crafts
Q: My camper is cooking tomorrow but doesn't like what is on the menu. What do I do?
A: Your camper should bring their own lunch. If they are not sure if they will like the meal, they can bring a lunch just in case.
Q: What if I need to pick my child up early or they come late to camp?
A: Park on the street on Park Avenue and walk into the Alvarado Picnic site via the paved fire lane. Staff will be at the picnic tables by the meadow and able to assist you in signing your camper in or out.
Q: Will there be a family picnic and performance this year?
A: Because of the limited parking available at Alvarado Park, there will not be a family picnic this year. On the last day of camp, each unit will still do a performance that will be recorded and shared with families on this website. We encourage everyone to gather together at home for a family dinner of their own, then cozy up to enjoy our digital show.
The above answers (and more!) come from our Camp Booklet which can be accessed by clicking on this link.