CAMP SHOHOLA 2017 Information for International Parents and Campers

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1 CAMP SHOHOLA 2017 Information for International Parents and Campers 2017 DATES Season: Arrive Sunday, June 25; Return home Saturday, August 12 First Month: Arrive Sunday, June 25; Return home Saturday, July 22 Three Week Session: Arrive Sunday, July 23; Return home Saturday, August 12 Five Week Session: Arrive Sunday, July 09; Return home Saturday, August 12 1 st Two-Weeks: Arrive Sunday, June 25; Return home Saturday, July 08 2 nd Two-Weeks: Arrive Sunday, July 09; Return home Saturday, July 22 Air Transportation To Camp ****Very Important****** We STRONGLY suggest that you attempt to book your son s flight to Newark Liberty International airport in Newark, New Jersey. This saves hours of transportation time in the car for your son because we do not have to cross into New York City to get there. We do offer transportation to and from JFK, but the cost is much higher. We STRONGLY suggest that you book your son s flight ONE DAY BEFORE his session starts. This allows your son to rest and to adjust to the time change before camp starts. Please DO NOT book your son s arrival or departure before 12 O clock noon. This is ESPECIALLY important for the departure since we will have to have him at the airport three hours before the departure time and it takes us several hours to drive to the airport. TO REACH CAMPERS Mail: Telephone: Camper s Name and Cabin # Campers should be called during meal times or rest hour Camp Shohola when they can easily answer the phone: 8:00-8:45am (exept Sunday, which is 8:30 to 9:15am) 105 Weber Road 1:00-1:45pm, or 6:00-6:45 pm (except Wed. cookout). Greeley, PA Please wait to call until after the first week, to give your son time to adjust. Please limit phone call to 5-7 minutes. The simplest way to your son is to set up a free, internet accessible account for him, such as a gmail, yahoo, or hotmail account. Teach him how to use it and he will be able to use it after his first five days at camp have gone by. TO REACH DIRECTORS Duncan Barger, Director Holly Barger, Director duncan@shohola.com holly@shohola.com Camp Shohola Camp Shohola 105 Weber Road 105 Weber Road Greeley, PA Greeley, PA Telephone: Fax: DUE May 1, 2017!!!VERY IMPORTANT!!! 1. Transportation and Baggage Confirmation form for ALL campers, regardless of how they are coming to camp, ed or faxed to camp. 2. Camp fee. Itemized bill is enclosed. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Please make payment to Camp Shohola. International Payment Options: Please see attachment International Payment Instructions. DUE JUNE 1 st, 2017!!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!!! Health profile completed on campdoc.com website.

2 GENERAL INFORMATION Visiting Days for Parents Parents of season campers or five-week campers are encouraged to visit and/or take their son out of camp during changeover weekend, July 23 to 24. There is no visiting day for 2, 3, or 4-week campers, only for those that are staying over between the two major sessions. Clothing See inventory list and packing list for suggested list of items. Both of these lists are included in your parent welcome pack. ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH CAMPER'S FULL NAME. Name tapes are preferred. Please also mark all sports equipment (including shoes). Inventory List Please attach camper Inventory List in the lid of the camper's trunk. Counselors will check items upon arrival and at departure. International campers: send list in an envelope. Infirmary Care Prescription medications are pre-packaged and sent to camp. You will receive an invitation from CampDoc to fill out the health profile and order any prescriptions. Infirmary care and non-prescription medications are covered by the camp fee. Medical expenses resulting from doctor or hospital visits will be the responsibility of parents. Any bills will be forwarded to you so that you may submit them to your insurance company. If we have a copy of your insurance card with your health form there is a chance we can get it covered ahead of time. Parents will be notified by telephone if a camper requires an overnight stay in the infirmary or a trip to the doctor. Contagious Diseases If your child has been exposed to a contagious disease, you must notify the Director and delay the camper's arrival at camp until the full incubation period has passed and the doctor believes he can attend camp safely. Requirements for Campers in the Riding Program All riders must wear a hard hat and sturdy tie shoes with heels. If a camper does not own a hard hat, the camp will lend him one. Campers must provide their own shoes. Personal Possessions We make every reasonable effort to safeguard personal possessions, however we cannot be responsible for items lost, damaged or stolen. We are happy to provide storage for items of value. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY ELECTRONICS TO CAMP. NO CELL PHONES, NO VIDEO GAMES, NO IPODS, OR ANYTHING THAT CAN ACCESS THE INTERNET OR PLAY VIDEOS. Money Campers draw from their spending allowance. In most cases this is sufficient for expenses while at camp. Extra fees that apply to some programs or trips will be deducted from the store account. Money not spent will be refunded to you at the end of your son s camp session. In the event of an over-draw, you will be billed at the end of your son s camp session. Please turn in any cash for safekeeping. We are not responsible for cash not turned into the office. ***Working Seniors:*** Working Seniors have many more opportunities to spend money than other campers due to extra privileges. Therefore we will add extra spending to spending allowance for working seniors. Policy on Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs If drugs or alcohol are found in the possession of any camper, he will be dismissed from camp immediately with no refund of camp fee. Food Please do not send any food to camp. When food is sent, it is collected and distributed to the entire camp at the end of each session. Communication with campers: The directors request that you not communicate with your son for the first week of camp. This is critical for his adjustment to camp (and maybe yours too!!!!).

3 CAMP SHOHOLA Instructions for Payment from Outside the U.S. 105 Weber Road Greeley Pennsylvania Telephone: Fax: All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Please make payment to Camp Shohola, Inc. by one of the following methods: (1.) Our first choice of payment is a check written from a U.S. bank account in U.S. dollars. (2.) Our second choice is a wire transfer in U.S. dollars with instructions to transfer to: The Honesdale National Bank 733 Main Street, PO Box 350 Honesdale Pennsylvania ABA routing # Account name: Camp Shohola, Inc. Account # Note: Banks in Europe often ask for a SWIFT code to make a transfer. We do not participate in the SWIFT system. Tell your bank that our bank participates in the Federal Reserve System and that the ABA routing number is what they will need to make the transfer. Please be certain to include your name and your son s name in the wire transfer instructions so that his account can be properly credited. Once you have instructed your bank to wire the funds, please confirm to us (by , fax or phone) the amount of the original wire transfer so that we may anticipate the arrival of the funds and correctly credit the account. (3.) We do accept Credit Cards as a courtesy for our international families. However, this is our least desirable option because it costs us a lot of money. If it is very difficult for you to pay by one of the previously mentioned options, we will gladly accept your credit card. For your security, we suggest that you us the information by sending us two separate s, each of which only contains part of the credit card information. We will combine the information from the two s in order to complete it. Thank you. Duncan and Holly Barger Directors

4 CampDoc.com CampDoc.com 526 S Maple Rd Ann Arbor, Michigan Phone Dear Parents, This summer, as part of our continuous efforts to provide the best possible care to our campers and staff, Camp Shohola is partnering with CampDoc.com. CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system for camps, and will help us consolidate and integrate camper health information into a centralized and secure location. Their system will give our doctors and nurses instant access to camper health information, a key component in providing quality patient care. The security, confidentiality and privacy of your camper s personal health information will always be protected. Only Camp Shohola s health staff will have access to camper health information, and the CampDoc.com site is secure, encrypted and password protected. CampDoc will NOT be filling and pre-packaging medications at camp this year. Medications will be sent to camp by you with clearly labeled dosage and administration instructions on pharmacy packaging. Over the counter medications and vitamins may be sent by parents with specific written dosage instructions. You will receive an invitation from CampDoc.com with information about how to complete your camper s health profile. We anticipate beginning to send these s on February 1 st, in plenty of time to get your son s health information in order before camp. Click the link in this to set a new password for your CampDoc.com account. Follow the instructions, and complete the health history for your camper. Alerts will appear for any missing required information. Upload any required documents to your CampDoc.com account. Return to CampDoc.com at any time to make changes/updates to your camper s health information before camp begins. Please set register@campdoc.com as a safe sender, to avoid accidental delivery to junk and spam folders. We can t wait to see you in the summer!!! Duncan and Holly Barger directors

5 ACCOMMODATIONS IN CAMP SHOHOLA AREA The following is a partial list of accommodations near Camp Shohola and Camp Netimus. Reservations should be made directly with the establishment. Our advice, book early! Best Western Inn at Hunt's Landing 900 Routes 6 & Matamoras, PA or Comfort Inn I-84, exit #17 Hamlin, PA About 30 miles from camp. Courtyard by Marriott I-81, exit #182 Moosic, PA or At Montage ski area, great shopping, and Lackawanna Stadium. Dimmick Inn and Steakhouse 101 East Harford Street Milford, PA On a busy cross street in Milford. Some rooms with private baths. Fairfield Inn I-81, exit #190 (Main Street) Scranton, PA Hampton Inn Matamoras 122 Westfall Town Drive Matamoras, PA Gresham's Lake View Motel HC 6, Box Hawley, PA On Lake Wallenpaupack. Hampton Inn I-81, exit #182, Montage Mtn. Road and Davis Street Scranton, PA Indoor pool. At Montage ski area or HAMPTON Holiday Inn On Rt. 380, and junction of I-81 and I Tigue Street Dunmore, PA About 40 miles from camp. Hotel Fauchere 401 Broad Street Milford, PA Updated luxury guestrooms located in the heart of Milford. The Inn at Lackawaxen P.O. Box 201, 188 Scenic Drive Lackawaxen, PA Convenient to camp. Located on the Delaware River.

6 Ledges Hotel Falls Avenue Hawley, PA New to the area a distinctive Poconos Inn with breath taking views. Lodge at Keen Lake 15 Warren Rix Dr Waymart, PA Newly built condo style units located on a private lake and charming cabins to rent. Myer Country Motel 600 Route 6 and Milford, PA Well-maintained older motel with porches and lawn located in Historic Milford, PA. Residence Inn by Marriott I-81, exit #190 (Main Street) Scranton, PA Roebling Inn on the Delaware 155 Scenic Drive Lackawaxen, PA B&B on Delaware River. Close to camp and Zane Grey Museum. Sandy Beach Motel P.O. Box 150, Route 6 Hawley, PA Older style motel located across the road from Lake Wallenpaupack. Settler's Inn 4 Main Avenue Hawley, PA A highly regarded inn located in Northeastern PA. Exceptional food. The Carriage House 3351 New York 97 Upper Delaware, Barryville, NY Older cabin style buildings overlooking Delaware River. Close to camp. Tuck Em Inn RR 6 Hawley, PA Convenient to camp and located near Lake Wallenpaupack. Indoor pool. Woodloch Pines Resort RR1, Box 280 Hawley, PA A full service family resort well known in the area main room reservations Woodloch Springs Hawley, PA Large golf course homes and townhouses for rent. Superior golf course.

7 CAMP SHOHOLA CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST There is no required camp uniform. Send the comfortable clothes your son would wear at home. ALL CLOTHING AND ALL OTHER ARTICLES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH CAMPER S FULL NAME. 1 locker trunk with tray 1 duffel bag for shipping and storing bedding 8 T-shirts 5 pairs shorts 4 blue jeans (or long pants) 2 sweatshirts, flannel shirts or a heavy jacket 1 raincoat or poncho 1 pair rain boots or duck shoes 2 pairs athletic shoes 10 pairs socks 8 pairs underpants 2 pairs pajamas 1 pair aqua socks, flip-flops, or sandals 2 bathing suits 5 bath towels 2 wash cloths 2 pillow cases 1 pillow 3 single sheets (flat) 3 heavy single blankets (or two blankets and one sleeping bag) 1 laundry bag 1 toothbrush/paste 1 bottle (unbreakable) shampoo 1 comb and/or brush 1 soap box and soap 1 flashlight and batteries writing materials (pencils, stamps, etc.) sunscreen and bug repellent If riding is selected If glasses are worn riding attire or blue jeans, sturdy tie shoes with heel, riding helmet we recommend that an extra pair be sent Suggested items (if relevant to camper s interests) fishing rod and tackle soccer cleats, shin guards lacrosse equipment tennis racquet and balls baseball glove roller hockey & skate board equipment Optional items bathrobe books for rest hour camera and film musical instrument radio or portable music player (old ipods acceptable) ***NOTE: The Directors request that ALL ELECTRONICS be kept at home.*** For more information about Camp Shohola or our sister camp, Camp Netimus, please contact us at the following: Summer Address (June 1 - Sept. 1) Winter Address (Sept. 1 - June 1) Camp Shohola for Boys Camp Shohola for Boys Camp Netimus for Girls 105 Weber Road Hunters Landing Drive Milford, PA Greeley, PA Charlotte, NC Telephone (570) Telephone (570) Telephone (570) Fax (570) Fax (570) Fax (570) info@netimus.com office@shohola.com office@shohola.com Website: Website: Website:

8 Phone: Fax: Camp Shohola 105 Weber Road Greeley, PA INVENTORY LIST Camper s Name: Cabin #: (will be filled in by staff when assigned) Fill in the actual number of items and attach this list the inside lid of camper s trunk. Counselors will check items upon arrival and at departure. MARK EACH ITEM WITH FULL NAME. INCLUDING SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND SHOES. Actual # Suggested Number Items Actual # Suggested Number Items 1 Heavy duty locker truck w/ tray 1 Duffel bag for bedding 8 T-shirts 5 Pairs shorts 4 Jeans or long pants 2 Sweatshirts 1 Flannel shirt or heavy jacket 1 Rain coat or poncho 1 Pair rain boots 2 Pair athletic shoes 10 Pairs socks 2 Bathing suits 5 Towels 2 Washcloths 2 Pillow cases 1 pillow 3 Single sheets, flat 3 Single blankets or 2 blankets & 1 sleeping bag 1 Laundry bag 1 Toothbrush/paste preferably in holder 1 Shampoo 1 Comb or brush 8 Pair underwear 1 Soap or body wash 2 Pair pajamas 1 Flashlight/batteries 1 Pair water shoes, flip flops or sandals Writing materials (pencils, stamp, etc.) Actual # Optional but useful items Fishing rod and tackle Soccer cleats, shin guards Tennis racquet and balls Baseball glove Actual # Please list any additional items NOTES: 1. Please do not send spray cans. stick type only. 2. RIDERS: Please bring regular riding attire or jeans and sturdy tie shoes with heels. If you do not own a helmet, we will loan you one. 3. All electronics must be left at home. Lacrosse equipment

9 DIRECTIONS TO CAMP SHOHOLA 105 Weber Road, Greeley PA From Washington-Baltimore area I-95 to Baltimore Beltway #695 #695 to I-83 I-83 to just north of Harrisburg PA where you pick up I-81 I-81 north past Scranton PA I-380 and I-84 east 3.4 miles I-84 east toward Milford for 26 miles Exit at Blooming Grove, Route 402 north to Route 6 for 4.5 miles Turn right, Route 6 for 5.8 miles After passing Camp Timbertops sign on the right, take the next hard surface road to the left At the bottom of the hill. There is a small "Greeley Access PA Fish Comm." sign at the Turn. Follow for 1.4 miles. Turn left into camp at the end of the lake. From Philadelphia area Northeast extension of PA Turnpike to 115 Bear Creek and Wilkes-Barre Exit. After Toll Booth take a left (West) on 115 down the mountain to I-81. North I-81 into Scranton to the Beginning of I-84 East. Take 84 East towards Milford PA. Travel on 84 East for about 20 or 25 miles until you exit at Lords Valley (Hwy. 739). Take a left after the ramp on 739 (north). Travel a mile to a 4 way stop at Hwy 434. Right on 434 for 5 to 7 miles until dead end at Rte. 6. Rte. 6 left and immediately right Just before the Mr. B s grocery store and Exxon Station. Travel down 434 for about 2 miles until you come to the bottom of a steep hill with the Pinehurst Country Lodge on your left. Take that left just at the Pinehurst. This road Is unmarked, but is the Greeley Lake Road. Take the Greeley Lake Road two miles until you see Camp Shohola for Boys on your right. Enter onto Weber road and proceed to the office. From New York-New Jersey area Route #80W toward Delaware Water Gap Exit at Dover (34-B), Route 15, exit sign indicates Sparta Continue straight on to Route #206 Follow Route #206 to Delaware River bridge at Milford PA Cross bridge and turn right on to #209 Continue straight through stop light in Milford onto Route 6 Route 6 West for 12 miles to Route 434 Right on Route 434 for 1.5 miles Turn left at Pinehurst Lodge sign on left for 1.1 miles to camp entrance on right

10 From West Chester County/Connecticut Areas Get to 84 West and take all the way into Pennsylvania. After you cross the Delaware River take the 2 nd exit, which is Milford and Rte. 6. After exit, take a right and proceed approximately 7 or 8 miles until you see the intersection of Rte. 6 and 434 (Exxon Station on right). Take a right on 434 just before the Exxon Station and come down about 1 ½ or 2 miles to the bottom of a steep hill. The Pinehurst Country Lodge Restaurant will be on the corner and you can only go left. Take a left and proceed about 1 ½ or 2 miles until you see the sign for Camp Shohola for Boys on your right. Enter our property and come immediately to the office on your right. From Camp Shohola to Camp Netimus Proceed to Route #6 toward Milford From junction of Route #6 and #434, go 5.8 miles to J&MCycle Shop/The Ice Cream Stop Turn right on narrow road for 2.6 miles (parallels #84) Turn right at dead end over #84 for 1.6 miles Turn right at Husson Road for 1.4 miles Turn right at dead end at top of hill for 1.4 miles Turn sharp left up Netimus lane, after passing riding and waterfront on right