IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

Special Problems: Please notify your child’s classroom teacher if your child has special needs (special diets, medication, bed wetter, etc.) so that we can make arrangements to effectively deal with each individual. Contact lenses may be a problem in the dust. Glasses are recommended.

Mail: You may write to your child at:

Child’s Name & School Name

C/O King Gillette Ranch

26800 West Mulholland Highway

Calabasas, CA 91302

Mail received after Thursday is returned to the school site.

Parents: You may NOT visit your child at King Gillette Ranch. This is a time for him/her to learn independence. NO PARENTS AT CAMP.

Transportation: Students should arrive at school with their baggage by 8:30 a.m. on the morning of camp. Students will be picked up on Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. at their school and will return to their school on Friday at about 1:00 p.m. Please be there on Friday on time to pick up your child and any remaining medications. All transportation to and from camp and the other sites will be by school bus.

Baggage: Duffel bags are easier for students to pack and carry than suitcases. Plastic trash bags used as luggage will not be allowed. Students must be able to carry the bag they pack. Hiking shoes or boots are recommended, but do not send NEW shoes or GOOD clothing. NO CANDY OR SNACKS!! Please no cell phones or electronic equipment or games. No medications, including over the counter, are permitted in the student's luggage.

Conduct & Discipline: Students are expected to follow directions at all times, to use good judgement, and to act in a responsible manner. All activities are supervised, and every student is responsible for his/her own behavior. If your child cannot follow the rules, he/she will be sent home. You will have to pick your child up from camp.

All School District policies and procedures are in effect.

NO OBSCENE LANGUAGE / NO NAME CALLING / NO PUT-DOWNS / NO HARASSMENT NO ROUGH PLAY / NO FIGHTING / NO ARGUING WITH ANY COUNSELOR OR ADULT

STRICTLY FORBIDDEN AND WILL BE CONFISCATED: Food (candy and gum included); pocket knives or matches, I pods, electronic musical equipment; any questionable items which directors feel could create unnecessary problems. (No electronic games and please no cell phones)

LAS VIRGENES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND KING GILLETTE RANCH ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ARTICLES OF CLOTHING OR PERSONAL BELONGINGS LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED DURING OUTDOOR EDUCATION.