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Where is this place?

Where will my child sleep?

How are cabins set up? The cabins hold 14 people total. That will be 12 students and 2 adults. Some have bathrooms in the cabins- some with a bath house. Bunk beds Students will be assigned KP cleanup and bath house cleanup according to cabin. No flashlights!

What if I have an emergency? How do I get in contact with my child? No electronics with students. This includes Nooks, Ipad, Iphones, Ipods, Kindles, etc… If an emergency occurs at home and you need to contact them… Wahsega 4-H Center 77 Cloverleaf Trail Dahlonega, GA 30533 Phone: (706) 864-2050 (if you call after hours the number will ring to the sheriffs office and they will send a deputy to the camp) Fax: (706) 867-2901

What do we do during the day? Sample schedule: 7:00 AM Wake up bell 7:45 AM Breakfast KP reports 8:00-8:30 AM Breakfast 8:45-10:15 AM Class 10:15 – 10:30 AM break and journaling 10:30 – 12:00 PM Class 12:15 PM - Lunch KP reports 12:30-1:00 PM Lunch 1:30 – 3:00 PM Class 3:00 – 3:15 PM break and journaling 3:15 – 4:45 PM Class 5:00 PM Dinner KP reports 5:15 – 5:45 PM Dinner 6:15 – 7:15 PM Class 7:15 – 8:00 PM Class 9:00 PM Lights out

Packing List What to pack Sleeping bag or twin sheets & pillow (No linens or pillows provided) Towels & washcloths Toiletries (shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.) Bag or basket to carry supplies from the cabin to the bathhouse Daily change of clothing (Some days you may need two) Old shirts & jeans Jacket or sweatshirt (for cool mornings and nights) Rain gear (classes continue regardless of the weather) Shoes (Some to keep dry and some that can get wet): Note: Wearing wet socks, shoes or sandals all day causes blisters. Sun block Plastic garbage bags marked with the owner’s name (for wet clothes) Water bottle Note: Label clothing and personal items. What not to pack Chewing gum Flip-flops or any sandals without a heel strap (except for showering) New or nice clothing Electronics, cell phones, iPods, etc. Skate boards, roller blades, bicycles, etc. Other items of high value Note: Wahsega 4-H Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Medication If your child will carry and administer his/her own Inhaler, Epipen, or Insulin, please complete the ‘Authorization to Carry Prescription Medication’ JGCD-10. Over the counter items that your child is allowed to carry are cough drops/throat lozenges with the proper form completed (‘Authorization to Carry Over The Counter Medication’ JGCD-7). Medication for ADHD, these are considered ‘controlled substances’. In addition to the JGCD-2 form, you will need to complete a JGCD-4 form showing how many pills/patches you have provided for the trip. Please complete one form (Authorization to Give Medication JGCD-2) for each medication your child will be taking along on the field trip. Your child’s teacher must have a completed form, for each medication, in order to be allowed to administer the medication to your child. No diet pills, vitamins, dietary supplements, including minerals or herbs will be given. A doctor’s note is required if you plan to send adult strength medication for your child. Please only send the number of pills that will be needed for the trip.

Dietary Needs If you have any dietary needs for your child please email. Travis Williams travisw@uga.edu