Pali Parent Information

• Learn independence

• Strengthen leadership skills

• Participate in team building activities

• Explore wonders of nature through outdoor education

• In the San Bernardino Mountains

• Surrounded by 2000 acres of scenic beauty

• Rests on 72 acres

• 4-4.5 hours away by car

• Gated

• 24-hour surveillance

• Full-time registered nurse

• Full-time staff coverage/supervision Qualified Instructors

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• Federal background check

• Zero tolerance drug policy

• CPR trained and certified

• 2-week training period on and off campus

• Lots of delicious choices!

• Nutritious

• Full-time executive chef

• 11 Students

• 1 Pali Instructor

• 1-3 indoor bathrooms

• Radiant floor heating

• Comfortable bunk beds

• Storage shelves

• Students bring sleeping bags/bedding

• Fishy Facts (dissect a fish)

• Orienteering (use of compass, topographical maps, GPS etc.) Students within instructor’s view at all times

• Freshwater Biology (ecology)

• Zero Gravity (laws of motion)

• Archery

• Gilligan’s Island

• Low Ropes Course

• Campfire

• Night hike

• Star gazing

• Cabins: 11:1

• Learning/Activity groups 15:1

• Complete online Pali “Parent Packet” by April 1, 2009

• Student Orientation Meeting – May

• Load Busses: May 18 @ 6:15 a.m.

• Depart: May 18 @ 6:30 a.m.

• Return: May 20 @ 4:00-4:30 p.m.

• Be prepared and well packed – follow the packing list

• Do not bring unnecessary items

• Very Important: Sleeping bag, flashlight, sunscreen, 2 pairs of tennis shoes, change of clothes, etc.

• No electronic devices allowed on Camp Pali grounds: cell phones, iPods, electronic games, must be checked in with teacher before unloading from the bus

• No food or candy

• Disposable camera

• Follow all Camp Pali rules

• Money for camp store (optional)

March 18, 2009

• DEPARTURE: We will begin loading buses at 6:15 a.m. and buses will depart at 6:30 a.m. sharp on Monday morning, May 18th.

• RETURN: We should return to campus between 4:00-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20st. We will call the school with an approximate arrival time when we are nearing Las Vegas.

• Snacks and water will be provided for the students on our trip out. We will schedule a quick rest stop for the journey out and back. Students will be provided with a box lunch at Pali for our return trip.

• Students do not need to wear their school uniforms for the Pali trip.

• Please refer to the packing list provided.

• Your child will not have access to a cell phone or e-mail during their stay.

• Please call the Pali office if you have an emergency and need to contact your child.

• The office number is (909) 867-5743.

• In the rare case of an emergency in the middle of the night, please call the Pali office at (909) 867-5743 or (702) 610-6040 for Mrs. Grant or (702) 528-2873 for Mrs. Garner.

• If you would like to send mail to your child during their stay, there are two methods, explained below.

• Please do not send food or candy because it attracts bugs and animals.

• Mail takes quite a few days to arrive at Pali, so please send letters 5-7 days before you want your child to receive them.

• Mail that arrives after your child departs will be disposed of and will not be returned.

• One of the highlights of Camp Pali is their excellent cuisine.

• Vegetarian options will be available, provided that your child’s preference was indicated when filling out the health form via the “Parent Pack” forms.

• The Camp Store has a wide variety of items ranging from sweatshirts to lip balm.

• The Pali Store is 100% optional and it is not a requirement that your student bring money.

• The store sells Pali t-shirts for approximately $15 to $22, sweatshirts for $28 to $32, hats for $15 to $20, other Pali logo items, etc.

Medications

• A number of students take prescription medications and/or vitamins on a regular or as-needed basis.

• Pali Institute’s regulations regarding medications require that you properly package any medications or vitamins your child is bringing on the trip.

• Prescription medications must be packaged by a pharmacy in daily-labeled doses.

• All medications and vitamins should be placed in a plastic bag which is labeled with your child’s name. These should be given to Mrs. Garner or Mrs. Grant before boarding the bus.

• All medications and vitamins will be kept in the health center so that the registered nurse may distribute them. Students may not store or administer their own medications in their cabins.

• The only exceptions are students carrying inhalers or an EpiPen for emergency use. If you send medication with your child that you did not list on their health form, please include a signed note listing each medication and its dosage. We are looking forward to sharing this exciting experience with your children. Please make sure to access the Pali website and register your child online at the “Parent Pack” link on the Camp Pali website in the next two weeks. Directions to logging on to the “Parent Pack” are attached.

o 2 pairs of underwear

o 3 pairs of socks

o 2 pairs of long pants

o 3 t-shirts & 1 long sleeve shirt

o 1 sweatshirt & 1 jacket

o swim gear: suit/shorts/t-shirt

o 2 pairs of pajamas

o 1 pair of slippers

o 2 pairs of tennis shoes

o flip flops for shower/cabin

o water shoes*

o day pack – small backpack

o water bottle

o sleeping bag & pillow

o sheet & blanket*

o 1 towel and face cloth

o flashlight w/ fresh batteries

o toothbrush

o toothpaste

o soap

o shampoo

o hairbrush / comb

o lip balm

o sunscreen (no aerosol bottles)

o insect repellant (no aerosol bottles)

o pens, paper, and pencils

o sunglasses*

o hat / visor

o money for camp store*

o disposable camera*

o book*

• to avoid the loss of valuable items, we strongly suggest that the following remain at home: cell phones, video games, portable music devices and other electronics

• students may opt to use electronic games on the bus ride to and from Camp Pali

• all electronics, including cell phones, are not permitted on Camp Pali grounds

• all electronics /cell phones will be collected upon arrival and returned after departure

• students will not be able to re-charge their electronics or phones at any time

• Pali has an open door policy, meaning there are no locks on any doors

• neither Dawson, nor Camp Pali, is responsible for the loss or damage to any items

• any items brought to camp need to be labeled with student’s full name and school

• do not bring a cell phone to use as a camera at camp – we suggest disposable cameras

computers, pocket knives, aerosol cans, flammable items, food and/or candy

• Attached you will find a username and password to register your child for Camp Pali.

• Each username and password is specific to an individual child. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS. Usernames and passwords are case sensitive.

• Once you log in, you will be asked to change your password. Please write down in a secure location your new password. Again, this password will be case sensitive. Your username will stay the same.

• As you are reading through the parent packet, please print any page that is relevant to you. Once you start completing your child’s health history form, please save your progress often using the “Save and Next” button at the bottom of the page. Inactivity of 30 minutes or more will log you out and your progress will NOT be saved.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Pali Institute team at 909-867-5743 ext 245 or ext 226. You may also email us at urbach@paliinstitute.com or schoolcoord@paliinstitute.com