Work Camp 2014 Final Send-Off Meeting
Homebase (i.e. where we stay / sleep) Stonewall Jackson High School 150 Stonewall Lane Quicksburg, VA 22847 Directions 1 hour 45 minutes Take I-66 West to exit 1A. Merge onto I-81 South. Stay on I-81 S for 31 miles. Take exit 269 toward VA-730 / Shenandoah Caverns At end of ramp turn right onto VA-730. After 0.2 miles stay straight onto State Route 833 / Stonewall Lane Continue another 0.2 miles school is on the right.
Emergency Numbers / Contact If you need to reach son / daughter at Work Camp due to an emergency please do the following: 1. Call Nurse s station at 540.477.4801 2. If absolutely cannot get through call Main Office at 540.477.4800 3. If no longer in service arises, call Diocesan Youth Office at 703-841-2559 for new numbers 4. Call Mr. Bristow at 703.314.1311 / Reminder - youth cannot have cell phones Email Nurse Stephanie Dannemiller spdml1858@gmail.com Mr. Bristow d.bristow@sjcherndon.org Mr. Don Smaltz - djsmaltz@gmail.com
Emergency Info Reminders Only call Work Camp if there s an unforeseen emergency (not to check in) No news is good news don t expect a phone call from your son / daughter If you get a call relax. Probably a minor issue or forgot something. If son / daughter unable to work then must be picked up / cannot return All incidents will be reported to you as Work Camp becomes aware
Work Camp Mailing Address Mailing Address (Note: Different from homebase!) Work Camp 2014 Teen s name of St. Joseph s Herndon c/o St. John Bosco Catholic Church 315 North Main Street Woodstock, VA 22664 Mail Early takes days to deliver Do NOT send packages or food Thursday, June 26 th is last day of mail pick-up Make sure letter is addressed like above
What to Pack / What to Leave Behind On the Work Site: Work Clothes: 1 pant, 2 shorts, 5 work T-shirts, a longsleeve cotton shirt, 6 pairs of socks, rain jacket Work Boots covering ankle Mandatory OSHA Safety Glasses Shatter resistant - Mandatory Work Gloves (not gardening) - Mandatory Cap or hat Back Pack / Water Bottle Sunscreen / Insect Repellant Basic Tools / Tool Bag w/ screwdrivers, hammer, measuring tape, disposable paint brushes, At Homebase / Evening Program: Duffel Bag to Carry All Clothes (no garbage bags) Causal, Modest clothing for 5 nights (shorts / shirts / etc.) Items can be re-worn! Modest Sleepwear Undergarments / Socks Sweatshirt Comfortable Jeans Sneakers (mandatory) Sandals Bible, notebook, journal, pen Plastic grocery bags for wet items Shower /Toiletries / Sleeping / Other: Shower Towel and Wash Cloth Bathing Suits for Showers (optional) Liquid soap / shampoo / conditioner in bottles Tooth brush / paste/ floss Comb / deodorant / hygiene items Glasses / contacts w/ solution (if applicable) Shower Bag Medications go directly to nurse upon arrival Sleeping bag / air mattress (twin size only) / pillow Drying Rack / Fan Small Flashlight Do NOT Bring the Following: Cell Phone / Pagers MP3 Players / Radios / Music devices Video / Gaming / TV Devices Summer Homework / Reading Sporting Equipment Tobacco / Alcohol / Illegal Drugs Weapons / Firearms Expensive jewelry or items Excessive make-up Personal Joke Items / Water guns / etc. Bad Attitudes
Work Camp Dress Code Refrain from bringing / wearing the following clothing items. You will be asked to change! Cannot get upset. 1. T-shirts / garments with inappropriate messages or pictures (drug references, sexual innuendo, swear words, pictures of Satan, etc.) 2. Spaghetti straps, tank-tops, three quarter basketball T s. Shoulders and middrift should always be covered while at Work Camp, day or night. 3. Skin Tight Clothing Yoga or Legging Pants, Bike Shorts, Tight / Muscle Shirts, or anything too Low Cut / Loose 4. Short Shorts or Running Shorts All shorts must end 3 inches from knee 5. Anything drawing attention to you or is distracting to others (i.e. light-up shirts or glasses, costumes, flash wear, etc.)
Basic Work Camp Schedule (June 21 st -27 th ) Saturday June 21 st : Check in, Drop Off, Meet Crews Sunday, June 22 nd : Team Building Day at Homebase Monday, June 23 rd : First day on Site w/ Crew (8:00-4:00 p.m.) then Evening program at Homebase (4:00-10:00 p.m.) Tuesday, June 24 th : Second Day of Work / Evening Program Wednesday, June 25 th : Third Day of Work / Evening Program Thursday, June 26 th : Fourth & Final Day of Work / Evening Program Friday, June 27 th : Last day of Work Camp at Homebase, Return to St. Joe s by 5:00 p.m.
Saturday (June 21 st ) Depart Instructions 2:15-2:30 p.m. Arrive St. Joseph s Parking Lot (near Parish Hall) no later than 2:30 p.m. If late call Mr. Bristow at 703.314.1311. Upon arrival youth check in with Bristow. Parents stay put if possible 2:30-3:15 p.m. Youth go and stay in van groups. Van groups will go one by one to load up cars / errands. 3:15-3:45 p.m.: Load and mark all tools (parents can leave) 3:45-4:00 p.m.: Teen gathering / rules / shirts 4:00-4:15 p.m.: Double check vans / Adult leader meeting 4:30 p.m.: Depart St. Joseph s 5:45 p.m.: Stop for Dinner (bring $20.00) 6:30-6:45 p.m.: Arrive at Work Camp 2014
Parish Tools* We are still looking for the following tools / items Ladders of any height / step stools Circular saws / power drills (cord or cordless) / Electric Sanders / Cordless chargers 1 Saw horse (folding) Staple gun / Staples Crow bars / pry bars / rubber hammer / sledge hammer Drying racks / Fans for rooms Shovels (all kinds) Utility knifes / Mattock Levels (all lengths) / line-masonry line string Adjustable wrenches / pliers / socket sets Plastic tarps (8X8 minimum) *Mark all tools with red electric tape / St. Joseph s / family name on red
Last Things, Loose Ends Help Loading tools / Documenting tools / Tool List Inventory Check People on Call during Week Lunch Assistance June 24 th 7:30 p.m. Parish Hall C Security (if Virtus certified) on June 25 th Prayer (family prayers / letters)
Questions Contact Mr. Bristow 703.314.1311 Contact Mr. Smaltz 703.955.6896