1. Embarking on an educational adventure…

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

3. 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!

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Getting ready to go Completed Medical Form Prescription Medications
Packing Wisely

7. Ribbon Colors
Purple
DARK GREEN

8. Where to find the packing list on-line:

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

10. Backpack:
PURPLE RIBBON to label all bags going to Cherry and DARK GREEN 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)/DARK GREEN 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)/DARK GREEN 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…...

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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. Arriving At Camp
Hiking into Camp
Tents/Cabins
Activities

16. Student Activities
Snorkeling
Kayaking
Marine Biology

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

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

20. 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

21. Questions?
Check the Catalina Page on the MCMS Information Page:
your student’s Science Teacher:

22. Time to see the Groups!
Your Group Number is where you will report to Monday morning at 6am!
Look for the poster with your FOX Group number on it, then check in with that chaperone.
Once checked in, STAY WITH THEM until they take you to load the bus!