Embarking on an educational adventure…

Our goal is for students to have a safe, enjoyable and educational experience.

Parents Thank you for getting all money and forms in on time! Thank you for your attendance this evening and supporting this exciting trip! Thank you for reading through the medication handout and following all directions for bringing them on Monday morning!

MONDAY MORNING Arrive at Medea Creek On Time – 6:00 am Find your group/bus number inside the gym. Leave your baggage in front of it. Check in with parent chaperone.

MONDAY MORNING Stay with your luggage and in your group until ready to board buses. Drop off all medications at labeled area by gym Make sure meds are in plastic bag with instructions and clearly labeled with student name and their camp.

Getting ready to go Completed Medical Form Prescription Medications Packing Wisely

Ribbon Colors Purple BLACK

Where to find the packing list on-line:

Once on the Catalina Webpage, scroll Down until you see the following links:

Backpack: PURPLE RIBBON to label all bags going to Cherry and BLACK RIBBON to label all bags going to Fox Water bottle (preferably reusable, WITH YOUR NAME ON IT IN SHARPIE) Sack lunch and snacks for the ride to Catalina Sunglasses Sunscreen Book (NO KINDLES) Flashlight and/or headlamp WITH EXTRA BATTERIES Hand sanitizer Chapstick Optional, but recommended: Writing utensil, pad of paper, Cards or small non-electronic games Money ($5 for night snorkel, plus $0-40 for snacks and CIMI gear) Camera (underwater disposable is recommended) Sea sickness meds (for the ride there and back-require doctor’s authorization) Epi-pen and inhaler, if necessary   Sleeping Bag PURPLE RIBBON (Cherry)/BLACK RIBBON (Fox) plus have your name on your bag (if you don’t have a stuff sack, a laundry bag or trash bag will do) KNOW HOW TO ROLL/STUFF YOUR BAG Make sure your sleeping bag is warm-it gets cold at night Duffel Bag (medium sized): PURPLE RIBBON (Cherry)/BLACK RIBBON (Fox), plus have your name on your bag 2 towels (1 for showering, 1 for beach) sneakers and flip flops toiletries- toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner (hair gel, optional), glasses/contacts/solutions, soap, face wash, lotion, aloe, sunscreen, hair ties/clips 1-2 bathing suits board shorts (optional for girls) 1-2 pairs pair jeans or long pants 1 pair warm pj’s (i.e. sweat pants) 2 pairs shorts 3-4 t-shirts/tank tops 1- sweatshirt 1- beanie/scarf/gloves long thermal underwear (optional) Rash guard (optional) 1- warm, weather resistant jacket 3 pairs of socks (1 warm i.e. wool) hat/baseball cap (optional) 4 pairs underwear 2 plastic/ Ziploc bag for wet clothes and dirty shoes and clothes Clothespins (for Cherry Cove Only) Pillow is optional (bring a small one, or just use a sweatshirt to sleep on) DO NOT BRING: Gum, snacks to keep in cabin, curling/flat irons, makeup, valuables, knives, electronics (other than cameras- that means NO phones, NO screens), electronic games, fishing gear Etc…...

Backpack – With I.D Tag and Ribbon Lunch and Water Bottle Inhalers Hat and sunscreen Other (Book, Cards, Paper & Pencil)

Duffle Bag and Sleeping Bag Warm clothes and rain gear Dress in Layers Warm Sleeping Bag All Gear Must Have I.D. Tags & Ribbons Appx. 26 inches long by 16 inches wide by 16 inches high

Things to Leave at Home Candy or gum See Packing Guide Fashion Attire & Expensive Clothes Anything of Value (Cell phones/electronics) Candy or gum See Packing Guide

Cruising to Catalina Catalina Cruises Boarding the Boat 2 Hour Crossing Avoiding Seasickness Lunch on board prior to arrival at camp

Arriving At Camp Hiking into Camp Tents/Cabins Activities

Student Activities Snorkeling Kayaking Marine Biology

Student Activities Night Snorkel Marine Lab Squid Dissection **$5 Fee** Marine Lab Squid Dissection

CIMI Store Prices 2018 CIMI Sweatshirt $30 XXL sweatshirts $32   *Note all clothing is in ADULT sizes Small- XXLarge CIMI Sweatshirt $30 XXL sweatshirts $32 CIMI T-shirt $15 Fox Landing Beanie $12 CIMI Baseball hat $12 CIMI Nalgene Water Bottles $12 Postcards $1 Store Accepts Cash and *Check Only Please make all checks payable to Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) *NOTICE: A fee of $30 will be assessed on all returned checks.

Student Expectations Safety First Listen Carefully Participate Follow Directions Be On Time

Returning Home Return to Medea Creek Approx. 5:00 PM Parking Jam Park at the Church please Souvenirs $25 or so but not much more Help with all gear Check out w/ chaperone

Questions? Check the Catalina Page on the MCMS Information Page: https://www.oakparkusd.org/Domain/1030 Email your student’s Science Teacher: mAohagan@opusd.org tlamb@opusd.org kpomerantz@opusd.org