PLANNING GUIDE. Beach Concert by Journey Unauthorized Luminaria Walk fundraiser for American Cancer Society Lights out- Quiet time

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1 PLANNING GUIDE Registration: 1. Registration for the event is online at: beachboardwalk.com/overnights Deadline for registration is August 26, A confirmation will be sent to the address provided during registration. 3. You will NOT receive any wristbands, tickets, or t-shirts prior to the event. You will receive all materials at check-in when you arrive. 4. This planning guide should provide all the information you need, but if you have questions please youthsales@beachboardwalk.com or call Event Schedule: FRIDAY 9/9/16 4:30-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm 6:00-8:00pm 8:00-9:30pm 9:30-10:00pm 11:00pm Check-in and Tent Set Up Free Play in Casino Arcade Dinner Beach Concert by Journey Unauthorized Luminaria Walk fundraiser for American Cancer Society Lights out- Quiet time SATURDAY 9/10/16 7:00-8:30am Pack up Camping Areas 7:30-8:30am Breakfast 8:30-10:30am Sand Castle Contest 8:30-10:30am Free Play in Casino Arcade 10:45am Sand Castle Contest winners announced 11:00am Park opens! Self-guided experience begins! 11:00am-3:00pm American Cancer Society booth on Boardwalk near bumper cars Cancer Survivor VIP Area open near beach bandstand Event time line subject to change without notice.

2 Recommended Packing List: 1. Hand cart or wagon (to help transport items to sleeping area) 2. Free-standing tent (no ground stakes) 3. Sleeping pad/mattress (tents will be on cement) 4. Sleeping bag 5. Blanket 6. Pillow 7. Warm jacket 8. Warm pajamas 9. Flashlight 10. Beach/Lawn chair for evening concert 11. Toiletries (toothbrush/toothpaste/brush/deodorant/face towel) 12. Earplugs (you will sleep in the vicinity of other campers so pack earplugs if you re a light sleeper) 13. Snacks/water 14. Portable games/card games to play if time 15. Casual/comfortable change of clothes for rides on Saturday 16. Closed toe shoes for rides on Saturday 17. Sunscreen 18. Camera/Video Camera 19. Extra spending money (for souvenirs) 20. Items to help with sandcastle contest (ie: small shovels, buckets). NOTE: No glass or large shovels permitted. Check-In: Check-in will be located at Entrance 5. For load-in information, see the Equipment Load-In section below. The Check-In table will be staffed by a Boardwalk representative Friday 4:30pm-11pm. There will be an information table staffed at breakfast Saturday 7:30-11am. At check-in you will receive: Information packet with event schedule Event wristband (to enter the exclusive event areas AND to be used as your All-Day Rides Wristband for Saturday.) Glow necklaces If you have purchased the LUNCH PACKAGE or T-SHIRTS, they will be given to you at check-in IF YOUR GROUP MEMBERS ARE ARRIVING AT DIFFERENT TIMES DON'T WORRY! Just let us know at check-in if you have other group members arriving later. Parking: Parking for Friday and Saturday is FREE for attendees. The designated parking lot is the River Lot at the end of the park near the Logger s Revenge ride. The lot will be open/free during arrival on Friday. Sorry there is no in-and-out parking. If you leave and come back the standard parking rates will apply. Equipment Load-In: It is recommended that you park and then bring your equipment with you to check-in. If desired, there is a loading zone on the street in front of Entrance 5. Please move your vehicle to the designated parking lot immediately after unloading. Any cars left unattended at the loading zone may be ticketed.

3 Dinner and Breakfast: Dinner will be served from 6:00-8:00pm on the Beach Deck near the Casino Arcade. Sorry, we cannot accommodate meals for late arrivals. Dinner menu (subject to change without notice)- chicken strips, pasta with marinara, baked beans, fruit salad, and carrots/celery with fountain drinks or water. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30am. Breakfast menu (subject to change without notice)- bagel, oatmeal, yogurt, and banana with coffee, hot cocoa, or orange juice. You are welcome to bring your own snacks as well as extra water bottles/drinks. Evening Concert: The evening concert by Journey Unauthorized will be open to the public, however there will be designated seating reserved for Boardwalk Fall Campout registered attendees. American Cancer Society will host a table for guests to decorate luminaria bags in remembrance or support of someone who has battled cancer. Luminaria bags will have a requested donation for the public, but one bag will be free for Boardwalk Fall Campout attendees. Wristbands and Early Departures: The event wristband you receive at check-in will allow you access to the exclusive event areas on Friday night and will also be your All-Day Rides Wristband on Saturday. If anything happens to your wristband please bring it to the check-in table or breakfast to be replaced. If anyone in your group needs to leave early on Friday night or Saturday morning they must go to the check-in table to sign an early release form. The check-in table will be staffed by a Boardwalk representative Friday 4:30pm-11pm and a representative will be available at the breakfast area Saturday 7:30am-11:00am. Lights Out Etiquette: Boardwalk representatives will come around when its time for lights out. Please be respectful of our fellow campers and keep conversations a whisper. Survivor VIPs On the overnight registration form please indicate if you have a cancer survivor in your group. The registration form asks for their name, cancer diagnosis, and treatment status. On Friday evening these survivors will be recognized with a special VIP medal to wear throughout the event. Cancer Awareness Booths Saturday from 11am-3pm there will be an American Cancer Society awareness booth on the Boardwalk near the Speed Bumps Bumper Cars. They will also be hosting a Cancer Survivor VIP tent with light refreshments and giveaways. Saturday Morning Sand Castle Competition: Registration: ü Register a team for the sand castle competition at breakfast! ü The Competition is open to 25 teams; first-come first-served! ü If the competition is full, you are more than welcome to play/build in the sand without your creation being judged. Timeline: 8:30am-10:30am Sandcastle Competition/Building 10:45am-11:00am Judging announced- Awards given at Aloha Terrace

4 Sand Castle Contest Rules: ü All contestants MUST be registered for the Boardwalk Fall Campout event; ü Teams consist of 2-10 team members; ü Contestants may only participate on one team; ü Teams will be provided one 10x10 plot of sand and water; ü Parents/chaperones are responsible for the children s safety along the water line. There will be no lifeguard on duty; ü Structures cannot be dampened or sprayed with any solutions other than water (no sticky stuff). ü Sandcastles and sand structures must contain only objects natural to the beach (e.g.: driftwood, feathers, seaweed, shells). No other permanent forms shall be incorporated in your structure. ü Teams are welcome to bring tools such as buckets, flower pots, milk cartons, cans, small shovels. These must be used as forms/tools only and should not be left as part of the structure. No bottles, glass or large shovels are allowed. ü Your castle/sculpture must be self-standing; No supports may be used. ü Any sandcastles/sculptures built prior to the 8:30am start of the competition will not be eligible for prizes. ü Time extensions will not be given to late starters. ü Judges will be focusing on the following 3 criteria: Originality/creativity- 10 points Attention to detail- 5 points Artistic impression- 5 points Prizes: Each winning team participant will receive: 1 st Place- MyBoardwalk Cards with $5 in bonus arcade play 2 nd Place- Mini Golf Tickets 3 rd Place- Beach Balls Safety Guidelines: Leaders/ Adult Chaperones: Each group must be accompanied by at least two adult leaders and adhere to the adult-to-minor ratios of one-per-eight. The leaders must keep track of their minors. In the event that a minor must separate, they must tell their leader and get another group member to go with them- they should never be alone. On Saturday at 11:00am when the park opens, the event is then self-guided and the minors are entirely the adult s responsibility. Release Forms: Each attendee must submit a signed Release Form in advance, or bring it to check-in. Attendees will NOT be admitted in to the event without a Release Form. Emergency Medical Release: The Group shall obtain from the parent or legal guardian of each minor signed consent forms authorizing medical and dental care for each minor. Group leaders shall have the signed consent forms in their possession or immediately available at all times while minors are participating in this event. Suspicious Behavior: While uniformed Boardwalk security will keep the event area secure, each attendee WILL NOT be under constant supervision by Boardwalk staff. Any behavior the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk deems inappropriate (drugs, drinking, graffiti, etc.), will result in immediate removal from the event with no refund. Overnight Security: There will be uniformed Boardwalk security on-site throughout the event. Security will also patrol the parking lot for overnight parking. These security officers will be in touch with the City of Santa Cruz police department and fire department. If you have anything suspicious to report find one of the uniformed security officers. Overnight First Aid: All Boardwalk security officers are trained in First Aid and CPR. If there is a need for First Aid, please find one of the security officers. When the park opens on Saturday at 11:00am, you may go to the First Aid office at the Guest Services Office near the Haunted Castle.

5 Alcohol: This event is alcohol free. Fires: No camp fires during the event. Any violation will result in immediate removal from the event. Restrooms: Men s and Women s restrooms are located inside the camping area and will be open throughout the night. There are no showers available. Event Boundaries: No minors will be allowed outside of the designated event areas unattended (parking lots, beach, etc) after they have checked in. Clothing: It is the attendees responsibility to dress warmly throughout the evening. It is suggested that they also pack comfortable closed-toe shoes and clothing without anything loose (ie: jewelry/baggy sweatshirt) that may get caught in the rides. Encountering Trespassers: If at any time you see a trespasser who is not part of the event enter the event area, please report it immediately to a security officer. DO NOT attempt to confront them yourself. The security officer will escort the trespasser off the premises. Rides: Under NO circumstances will anyone be allowed to be on or in the ride areas until the park opens on Saturday at 11:00am. If any attendees are found playing on or around rides throughout the evening, it may be cause for expulsion from the event. All event attendees must adhere to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rules/regulations including ride height requirements. See requirements at the entrance to each ride. After 11:00am on Saturday: On Saturday at 11:00am when the park opens, the event is then self-guided and the students are entirely the adults/chaperones responsibility. Please plan on a meeting time and location for your group.