Camp Check-in: July 6th > 4:30 pm *Dinner at 5:00. Camp Check-out: July 13th > 2:00 pm

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1 Quick Reference Guide Camp Check-in: July 6th > 4:30 pm *Dinner at 5:00 Forkhhorn CIT Camp Check-out: July 13th > 2:00 pm How to stay connected with your CIT: > Put your camper's name in the Subject Line >Snail Mail: Camper's Name, Camp Name, Eagle Bluff Goodview Dr. Lanesboro, MN >Daily Photos: Uploaded on Flickr. A unique URL will be ed to you before camp starts. >Phone Message: If you have any questions during the camp week, please do not hesitate to contact Jenna or Becca by phone (listed above) or camps@eagle-bluff.org! Camp Checklist Medication Permission Form (if needed): Complete and e/mail in this optional form or bring with to camp check-in Review packing list and behavior expectations Page 1 Check the Google Sheets Document from your for the amount due at check-in.

2 Forkhorn CIT: Camper Info Page 2 Forkhorn CIT Packing List CITs, you are responsible for bringing personal items and clothing that are appropriate for the season. You will be spending a lot of time outdoors, so it is important to come prepared for all types of weather. Clothing & Gear Check the weather forecast when packing for the week! Shorts (6-8) T-shirts (7-9) Sweatshirt (3-4) Long pants (2-3 pairs) Underwear (7) Socks (6-7) Pajamas Rain jacket Swimsuits/swimming clothes* (1-2) Shoes** (outdoor, water, & indoor)** Water bottle A durable backpack for the camp out (e.g. most school backpacks) Optional Camera*** Medication Permission Form Twin fitted sheet Cards/Games Journal Quiet activity such as a book, magazine, word puzzles, etc. Wrist watch Hat &/or sunglasses Sleeping pad for the camp out Cell phone (see page 4 for details) Snacks: pop, candy, gum, etc. (No peanuts, see page 4 for details) Money (see page 6 for details) Please leave at home Hair dryers, etc. Firearms, tobacco, alcohol, drugs Personal Items Pillow & Sleeping Bag Towels (1-2, Shower & Swimming) Shampoo & Conditioner, Soap Toothbrush and toothpaste Brush or comb Deodorant Contacts & Glasses Sunscreen & Bug Spray Headlamp (Preferred over a flashlight) Swimming Suit/Swimming Clothes: All male campers must wear boxer type swim trunks and bring a t-shirt or tank to wear. Female campers can wear a one-piece swimming suit, or a modest bikini. However, a shirt must also be worn over the bikini top. A pair of shorts and t-shirt can be worn in place of a swimming suit. >Swimming at Eagle Bluff: A favorite camp activity for many is wading and swimming in the Root River. At our swimming location, there is a slow current with water depths from one to six feet. Campers will be wearing PFDs for swimming no matter their swimming ability. **Shoes: For swimming, canoeing, and exploring the ponds/river, shoes with a backing must be worn-- flip flops and Crocs are not allowed for water activities. Water shoes, Tevas, Keens, Chacos, or an old pair of tennis shoes works well as these shoes WILL get wet and potentially dirty. You will also want to bring a pair of tennis shoes for our activities on land and a comfortable pair for in the dorms. ***Camera: Please read the section on Page 7 about Camp Photos.

3 Eagle Bluff welcomes you to the 2018 Forkhorn Counselor in Training Camp! Forkhorn CIT: Camper Info Page 3 We are looking forward to seeing you at Eagle Bluff this summer! Some of the week s highlights include: A weekend of CIT-only activities, designed to help you discover your leadership style, learn Eagle Bluff's adventure activities, and bond as a group! Helping our the Forkhorn 1 campers at the rock wall, ropes course, shooting ranges, and more! Have fun relaxing with each other on your "day off" Within this packet you will find the information and details needed to prepare for all of those exciting activities and more. The bright, colorful page is intended to be a go-to reference guide with important dates and times, the contact information for parents, and the packing list. The remainder of the packet includes details about camp life at Eagle Bluff and Behavior Expectations. Parents/guardians, please look over all the materials carefully and review them with your child. If you have any questions before camp starts, don t hesitate to contact Eagle Bluff. We look forward to seeing you soon! -The Eagle Bluff Camp Staff: Jenna, Becca, Janie, & Marissa

4 Forkhorn CIT Behavior Expectations We re getting unplugged! As a counselor-in-training, you are allowed to bring your cell phone. However, those phones must remain in your room from 8am-5pm. During evening hours, the phones must remain out of sight of Forkhorn 1 campers at all times. The younger campers are not allowed to bring phones and will only make phone calls if there is an emergency. Forkhorn CIT: Camper Info Page 4 Your space is yours Their space is theirs! CITs are only allowed in their own dorm room. If you want to hang out with other CITs from other rooms, you can do so in the commons area (i.e. hallway, homeroom, picnic tables). CITs need their beauty sleep! Lights out for Forkhorn CIT campers is at around 10:30 PM every night. We ask that all campers start getting ready for bed a half hour before lights out. Snacks are the best...but not in your room! We will have a few snacks available for the CITs in your homeroom, but as we live in a fairly rural setting, we want to keep them our of personal rooms as snacks and other beverages can attract extra, unwanted animal attention. If you want to bring your own snacks to camp, you are welcome to do so as long as you are willing to share them with 10 other people. (ABSOLUTELY NO PEANUTS ALLOWED.) We need to protect our feet shoes are essential! CITs and campers must wear shoes, including in the water, at all times except while in the dorm. Get down with the 4 Respects! Eagle Bluff expects staff, CITs, and campers to follow the 4 respects. 1. Respect Yourself. 2. Respect Others. 3. Respect Eagle Bluff Equipment. 4. Respect the Environment. As a counselor-in-training, you will be helping to monitor for poor behavior choices. The following steps are taken by the camp staff if issues arise: Steps of Consequences. 1. Verbal warning & redirecting 2. Removal from activity 3. Call home to parent/guardian 4. Get picked up by a parent/guardian. Severe misconduct which puts yourself, others, or property in danger will result in you being sent home immediately.

5 Arrival and Check-In: Forkhorn CIT: Parent & Camper Info Page 5 *Arrival and check-in is on Friday July 6th in the Dorm Lobby at 4:30 PM. Dinner is at 5 PM.* During check-in, you will have the chance to talk with any staff about questions or concerns you may have, and the opportunity to settle into the dorm room. As many of our CITs have their driver's licenses, it is fine if they transport themselves to camp. (Their car will remain parked throughout the week.) Carpooling to camp with a friend is also more than acceptable just make sure that you have all of the required forms and meds, if needed, for check-in. Directions to Eagle Bluff: From the north, south, or west: Take Hwy 52 to Fountain. Follow brown directional signs to turn left and travel 8 miles east on Hwy 8. Turn left on County Rd 21 and travel 1 1/4 miles. Turn right on Goodview Dr (gravel) and travel 2 1/2 miles to the Eagle Bluff Campus. From the east: Take State Hwy 16 to Lanesboro. Go north on Hwy 250 (Parkway Ave) for about a 1/2 mile until you are approaching downtown. Turn left on County Rd 8 (Between Root River Outfitters and Mrs. B's Inn) and travel 2 miles. Follow brown directional signs to turn right on County Rd 21 (blacktop) and travel 1 1/4 miles. Turn right on Goodview Dr (gravel) and travel 2 1/2 miles to the Eagle Bluff Campus. Upon arrival, please park in the large parking lot (to the left) and follow the walking path to the dorm for check-in (to the right). Camp Payment: Forkhorn CIT Camp required at minimum a $100, non-refundable deposit at the time of camp registration. If only the deposit has been paid, the remaining balance will be paid at camp check-in. That remaining amount can be paid via cash, check, or credit card. Checks can be made payable to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. Check the Google Sheets Document from your for the amount due at check-in. If sponsored by an MDHA Chapter, there is no payment due at check-in. *Cancellation Policy*: Cancellations made 15 days prior to the start of camp will receive a full refund less the deposit. Cancellations made less than 15 days will be charged the full amount. Camper Medications: Eagle Bluff will hold and dispense all camper medication, including over the counter medications. If your camper will need to take medication during camp, a Medication Permission Form will need to be completed, signed, and returned at the time of check-in. Medication must be in its original container. The prescription medication container must include camper's name, dosages, and times. Forms are available online on the Summer Camps page, or contact Eagle Bluff to obtain a copy.

6 Forkhorn CIT: Parent & Camper Info Page 6 The Dorm Rooms: CITs will be staying in our dormitory. Each room can house eight people and has its own shower, toilet, two sinks, and storage cubbies. The camp coordinator has taken into account any roommate preferences listed on your registration form. No food or beverages are allowed in the dorm rooms. If bringing snacks, we will store them in the homeroom. Do not bring any snack items with peanuts as there may be campers with severe food allergies who may come in contact with the item. CITs will be spending a good amount of time outdoors. Refer to the packing list and bring clothing and outerwear appropriate for the weather. Activities are held outside rain or shine, and being prepared is key! Money: Counselors-in-training will not need money throughout the camp week until Friday when the gift shop is open. We understand that if transporting themselves, campers will be bringing it with them. Dining Hall: We aim to create meals that are full of flavor and nutrition, prepared from scratch whenever possible, and utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Campers and CITs will be involved in our FoodWISE program, which encourages kids to take what they eat, and eat what they take. Campers and CITs will assist with clearing the dining hall table and weighing their food waste at each meal. If you have food allergies or dietary needs that weren't noted on the registration form, please contact Eagle Bluff prior to your arrival so the kitchen staff can make the appropriate accommodations. Stay connected to your CIT: The quick reference guide has all of the information for keeping track of your child while they re at camp. Feel free to share this information with other family members and friends if they re interested. We ll be posting pictures to a private Flickr album, accessible via a shared link. The link will be ed to parents the week before camp starts. Each day staff will upload photos, and it s a great way to see pictures of your child throughout the week while at their activities! You may contact your CIT through the mail or . Typically, s received before 4:00 pm are delivered the same day. s received after 4:00 pm will be delivered the following day. You may call Eagle Bluff s main phone to talk to an Eagle Bluff staff member or to leave a message. CITs will have access to their phones in the evenings and are allowed to make phone calls then. Please keep in mind that Verizon is the only cell service company that has reliable service at Eagle Bluff. If you need to contact the Summer Camps Coordinators, use the info below: Jenna Moon and Becca Jacobson or camps@eagle-bluff.org

7 Departure: *The last day of camp is Friday, July 13th, with an official end time of 2:00 PM.* Forkhorn CIT: Parent & Camper Info Page 7 The official end time of the Forkhorn Counselor-in-training program is 2:00 PM. CITs need to check-out with an Eagle Bluff staff member before heading home. At check-in we will be asking how the CIT will be getting home: themselves or a parent. In the case of an adult picking up a CIT, we will be asking for the name/s of the person/s picking up your child and their contact information. We will need confirmation from the CIT before they leave that they are heading home with the correct person/s. If they leave without confirmation, we will be calling the CIT's parents to confirm their safe departure. Gift Shop: Eagle Bluff s gift shop will be open on the last day of camp from 11:30-12:45 PM. Items in the gift shop range in prices from $0.25 to $ Camp Photos: Eagle Bluff camp staff will be taking photographs of the CITs during activities, meals, & free time. A few of the photos will be posted in the Flickr album throughout the week, but the majority of the camp photos will be uploaded to a separate Flickr album. Parents will receive access to the photo album about one week after camp ends, upon completion of our parent survey, free of charge.