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1 Handy Resources For Your Packing Needs... Helmets: National Bridle Shop, Inc. Dover Saddlery State Line Tack (800) (800) (800) (Helmets must be ASIM/SEI certifi ed) Trunks: Everything Summer Camp (formerly C&N Footlockers and Texas Case) (800) Duffle: Camp Waldemar Store ext. 228 Camper Trunk & Duffle Delivery Program: Do you want to be a light traveler? If you are coming from one of the big cities in Texas, this company can pick up your trunk from your home and deliver it to camp! summercampluggage@gmail.com P.O. Box 6310, Avon, CO Name Tags for Clothing and Other Items Oliver s Labels Personally Yours Unique Gifts 5416 Parkcrest Austin, TX (512) Kangaroo Cases 4027 Main St., Dallas, TX 75226, (214) , Name Maker Inc. P.O. Box Atlanta, GA (727) Hill Country Lodging & Accommodations The Spotted Mule 6104 Broadway C-3 San Antonio, TX (210) Stuck on You USA 7415 White Hall, St 121 Fort Worth, TX Fundraising code: campwaldemar Please visit the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Website Camp Waldemar for Girls 1005 FM 1340 Hunt, Texas George Anne Elmore, Director of Short Term Fax campwaldemar@hotmail.com Celebrating our 90th Summer! SHORT TERM May 28 - June 2 Bulletin Updated Established in 1926

2 Table of Contents Welcome to Waldemar...3 Creed...4 Clothing & Equipment List...5 Baggage, Stuffed Animals, Leaving Camp, Letters/ s...6 Health Reports, Medical Services...7 Honor Code, Food From Home, Policies for Electronics...8 Communications, Religious Services, Withdrawals, Camp Closing...9 Camp Fees, Camper s Account, Transportation...10 Yardstick For Table Grades, Parting Gifts...11 Handy Resources For Your Packing Needs...12 YARDSTICK FOR TABLE GRADES The Camper: 1. is prompt to meals. 2. waits to drink water or tea until blessing is sung and all at her table are seated. 3. helps with the passing of plates (using two hands) and is always attentive and responsive to the requests and needs of others. 4. maintains good posture and does not put her elbows on the table. 5. waits until the hostess begins eating to begin her meal. 6. eats slowly and chews with her mouth closed and does not talk until she is fi nished chewing. 7. uses her silverware correctly. 8. uses her fi ngers only for acceptable fi nger foods. 9. eats and drinks a reasonable amount of everything and not an enormous amount of one thing. She can ask for seconds on food and/or drinks. 10. participates in conversation but does not monopolize it. She makes an effort to be interesting and pleasant and includes all table companions conversing only with those at her table. 11. uses please and thank you when requesting and receiving food. 12. remains at the table and is patient until all have fi nished their meal and the hostess excuses the group. 13. leaves wet towels, tennis racquets, etc. outside of the dining hall. 14. has a positive attitude about trying new foods. 15. Only the hostess can request more food and only from the waiter, never from a nearby table. Sounds like a lot to manage, but it really makes a difference! NO Parting Gifts: Near the end of camp your daughter may write urging you to send or bring some Kampong Tee Shirts or parting gifts for her kampong mates. Imagine the complexity of such an exchange of gifts among all seven members in each of 45 kampongs. This is to advise you that such gifts are absolutely Taboo. This policy is designed to protect you from the expense and trouble of doing such shopping. We need your cooperation!!! This applies to counselor gifts as well. 2 WALDEMAR SHORT TERM WALDEMAR SHORT TERM 11

3 Camper s Account: This is for such things as store purchases, crafts, medals earned in archery, and medical expenses. The unused portion of the $75.00 or a statement for overdrawn accounts will be mailed at the end of the term. Camper accounts with a fi nal balance of +$5.00 will be rolled over to next year unless otherwise notifi ed. Camp Fees: All fees are due and payable by April 1st and are non-refundable thereafter. The fee is $1,450.00, plus $75.00 camper account. If you have already paid $400.00, the balance due will be $1, plus bus fare, paid before your daughter will be allowed to board the bus. Transportation: All campers will arrive by chartered bus, or by plane at the San Antonio Airport and then to camp by chartered bus. Bus information and baggage tags are included in this spring mailing. Travel day is Thursday, May 28th. Buses will originate in Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, San Antonio, San Antonio Airport and Kerrville. Welcome to Waldemar... Waldemar has been respected as a fi ne girls camp since 1926 when it was established by Ora Johnson. We are proud that the Waldemar experience has stood the test of time and continues to evolve in response to the changing needs of today s youth, and at the same time, to assure its strong traditions and commitment to excellence. Our mission for Short Term is to provide a wholesome and fun atmosphere, in a loving and encouraging camp environment. This is refl ected in the quality and enthusiasm of our summer staff, the dedication and devotion of our experienced counselors and administration, and the wholesome and well-rounded camp program. By providing you with this informative booklet it is our hope that you will take the time to study its contents and share pertinent information with your daughter. We look forward to the upcoming summer camp short term and anticipate another fun-fi lled, rewarding Waldemar experience for all. 10 WALDEMAR SHORT TERM WALDEMAR SHORT TERM 3

4 Communications: In emergencies - Call: (830) Due to the fact that we are unable to accommodate all campers and parents with an adequate telephone service, we limit all incoming and outgoing calls to those of an emergency nature. All calls must be cleared by Marsha, George Anne or Katie. A camper who has a birthday during camp may receive a call from parents and grandparents only. The best time to call is 7:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Address for letters to camp should include: Camper s name Physical Address for Camp Waldemar UPS or Fed Ex 1005 FM FM 1340 Hunt, Texas Hunt, Texas Religious Services: The camp s non-denominational religious service will be held in Tejas Chapel on Sunday. All campers and counselors are required to attend. Withdrawals: Voluntary withdrawal because of homesickness or any other basis does not justify a refund of any of the fee. Waterfront Warning during Closing Our dam and waterfront areas are for campers and staff only. Any other use during visitation must be authorized by the Camp administration. If permission is granted, all minors must be accompanied by an adult as there is no lifeguard on duty. Camp Closing: Patrons and their families are welcome at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2nd, All campers will depart with parent at the conclusion of the program before noon. 4 WALDEMAR SHORT TERM WALDEMAR SHORT TERM 9

5 8 Waldemar Honor Code for Short Term: We encourage all campers to unplug during this short time away from home. A very important part of Waldemar s success is the pledge we all make to uphold the Waldemar Honor Code. If a camper breaks the Honor Code, the penalty will be at the discretion of the Director. Attitude abiding by the rules and respecting the traditions of Waldemar. Food no food, drinks, candy or gum possessed or eaten except as served by Waldemar. Electronics campers may not use electronics that have wifi capability. Breaking the Honor Code could possibly result in not being invited back. Food From Home: In addition to three daily meals, we furnish mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack. Campers may not receive food from home. If a girl receives a package with food, candy or gum in it and it is inadvertently delivered to her, she might yield to the temptation to break the Honor Code which could be very embarrassing to her. Please relay this information to relatives and friends Electronics, Etc.: Enjoying the experience of Waldemar means spending time with friends, staying involved in all that camp has to offer and unplugging from the world. Campers are not to bring any electronics with internet capabilities such as, but not limited to, the following: Cell Phones (Honor Code) Gameboys Play Station Portables Digital Cameras Camcorders ipods/mp3 Players with photo/video/or slideshow capabilities Portable DVD Players PDA/BlackBerry Laptop Computers WALDEMAR SHORT TERM Clothing and Equipment List: 2 white shirts & shorts 6-8 shirts & shorts (casual play) 2 swim suits (one must be a one-piece) 2 pair pajamas Beach towel or cover-up, swim goggles *and swim cap 8-10 pair of inexpensive underwear and socks 2 pair Tennis shoes, sandals, river shoes If taking Riding... 2 pair of jeans or riding pants Boots: Western type. Break boots in. Riding Helmet (required for riding) Tennis racket (name on handle) *1 stuffed animal *Items available in Camp Store *Shoe bag, Shower Caddy for bathroom *Plastic soap dish, toothbrush, comb, brush, body wash, Kleenex, etc. *Drinking cup/water bottle, fl ashlight *Laundry bag with full name printed on outside *2 towels & 2 wash cloths *2 sets twin size sheets (2 fi tted) and 2 pillow cases Pillow 1 Twin size bedspread (not bulky comforter) Raincoats, umbrella Bathrobe or *towel wrap, jacket or sweater *Small tote (for carrying items between classes) Optional Items: Disposable camera (digital cameras are not allowed), cards and quiet games. This is a minimum of clothing. All clothing and equipment must be marked permanently with names. The number of outfi ts a child needs will depend on how well she is able to manage her clothes. Please do not send valuable jewelry, camera, equipment, expensive clothing, etc. as camp is not responsible for losses of such items. We have listed some name tag companies under our resources page. Pack in a trunk or large suitcase which will go under her bunk. They cannot be over 15 tall. Please paint your child s fi rst and last name in conspicuous letters on the outside. We do not accept responsibility for damaged trunks. WALDEMAR SHORT TERM 5

6 Baggage: All baggage, including duffel, trunk or suitcase and tote can come on the bus or be shipped; however, due to limited space on the buses and in the kampongs, please abide by the following specifi cations. Trunks should not be over 15 tall. Duffels should not exceed 24 x 26. On arrival, campers often cannot identify their own baggage. Please help us by: 1. Acquainting your daughter with the appearance of her baggage, and the number of pieces she is bringing. 2. Having her full name printed on the outside of the trunk, suitcase or duffl e lid. 3. Using identification tags which we have enclosed. 4. Removing any old tags and names from all pieces, especially previous kampong names. If you are planning to ship your daughter s trunk/duffle home, you must make prior arrangements with your own shipping company. Please bring your pre-printed, pre-paid shipping labels with you at the end of camp and attach them to the trunk/duffle. Stop by the office to complete an acknowledgement form. Allow several days after camp for your carrier s pick up date. If flying, ship both trunk and duffle. Or Check out Summer Camp Luggage on our resources page. Stuffed Animals, Etc.: There is a limit to the number of stuffed animals a bed will hold. Two is suffi cient. A camper should not bring more than one. Keep in mind, the Camp Store sells stuffed animals. If she purchases one on her store day or you purchase one for her care package, this would be counted as one of her two. 6 Leaving Camp: Waldemar campers do not leave the camp grounds until camp is over, unless they have a doctor s appointment. Letters/ s: Campers love to get mail and... it is important that letters be written to promote happiness. Each camper is required to send at least one letter home. With Short Term being only 3 business days, you may not receive your letter from camp until after she arrives home. In addition to letters, we invite parents, aunts and grandparents to purchase credits to send s processed daily to the campers. (More info on how to do this through Camp In Touch will be sent in the spring mailing.) Please inform family & friends: We do not accept packages for the week of Short Term. You may preorder 1 camp store gift to be delivered to your camper. There is simply not enough room in the kampong. WALDEMAR SHORT TERM Health Reports: Health forms must be fi lled out and submitted online to Camp Waldemar by April 1 or the camp reservation will be forfeited. Note that part of the health form and the Medical Authorization is to be fi lled out and signed by the parents, and part is to be fi lled out by the doctor. Remind your doctor of the deadline for mailing the form to camp. Please do not overlook the required immunizations listed on the form. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR DAUGHTER OFF ANY MEDICATION THAT HELPS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT AS THE CAMP PROGRAM REQUIRES CONSTANT ATTENTION, STAYING ON TASK AND ABILITY. If your child has conditional illnesses listed below, please contact the director upon receipt of this packet. Bedwetting (contact the camp so we are aware) Unusual diet requirements Fainting spells Unusual allergies Physical handicaps Our Waldemar staff is not qualifi ed or set up for the following conditions: Diabetes, Seizures, Depression or Psychological conditions. If she should develop a communicable disease or be exposed to one just before camp opens, please discuss that with the director also. If she is dependent on glasses, please send two pair. If she is wearing braces on her teeth while at camp and something should break, we will automatically send her to an orthodontist in Kerrville, unless you instruct us otherwise. Medications Waldemar will only administer doctor prescribed medications from original prescription bottles. An online medical form/health history must be fi lled out in order for your child to receive her meds. This is done through Camp In Touch under the Forms dashboard. All over-the-counter meds are administered by the Health Lodge personnel, only with parental approval. Waldemar serves nutritious meals, so please leave all vitamins and over-the-counter meds at home. Medical Services: Camp Waldemar provides the following safe-guards to the campers health: 1. Camp Doctors located in Kerrville 2. One nurse in residence and one nurse s assistant 3. Transportation to doctor appointments or Peterson Regional Medical Center, if needed WALDEMAR SHORT TERM 7