Paulding County 4-H Camp
Information Packet July 9th-13th, 2017
Dear 4-H Camper and Parents, 4-H Camp is rapidly approaching, and as a camper and parent, you probably have many questions. Please read this information carefully. It should answer many of your questions as you and your child prepare for 4-H Camp. 4-H Camp Palmer is located near Fayette, Ohio in Fulton County. There are numerous ways to get to Camp from Paulding County. Directions are provided in this packet. Please contact the Extension Office should you have further questions. Our number is 419-399-8225.
Michael Schweinsberg, 4-H Educator
Summer Ball Leagues Taking campers out of camp for a ballgame has proven to be very disruptive for both the camper and the overall camp program.
Therefore, effective as of 2003, campers will not be permitted to leave camp for any type of sport activity.
REGISTRATION Check In Time:
Sunday, July 9th 3:00 – 4:30 pm • Go to the Recreation Hall • Bring any needed medications • Review health form with camp nurse • Deposit camper money in camp bank
Please do not arrive before 3:00 pm or after 4:15 pm. When arriving, park your car in the parking lot before you enter the main gate. You will be carrying your things to the cabin. Counselors will be available to help with luggage. At registration, each camper will be given a nametag, cabin number and group assignment.
Families are invited to stay with campers until 4:30 pm at which time, we ask that all parents and guests leave. There will be an open swim during registration for campers and guests.
Check Out Time: Thursday, July 13th 10:30 am-11:00 am
• Check in at the table near the covered bridge. • After confirming release information, you
will be provided a “ticket” for all the campers you are responsible for picking up.
• Campers will only be released to the person indicated on their registration form.
• Proof of ID may be requested. • All campers must be checked out with
their cabin counselor in person with a ticket.
• Campers will be dismissed only when their ticket has been signed and cabin area has passed inspection and at the conclusion of the closing program.
Parents are asked to please adhere to the check out time. End of camp programming is interrupted when parents arrive too early; however, all Paulding county campers should be off camp property by 11:15am out of respect for the next arriving camp.
4-H Camp Schedule Please review the camp schedule that is enclosed in the packet. Please bring your schedule to camp with you. Note that there will be a dress up dinner on the last night. Campers are invited to come dressed up or in fresh clean nice clothes.
HEALTH CARE A qualified camp nurse/E.M.T. will be available at all times and if, at any time
treatment is needed, the child can be taken to a nearby hospital. Please bring only prescription medication to camp. The nurse will distribute other forms of medication indicated on the health form.
BANK
There will be a “Bank” system during
camp for each camper to keep his or her money. It is not mandatory, but we HIGHLY RECOMMEND campers to deposit their money in the bank during check-in time. The bank will be open daily to access money when needed. It is not advisable for campers to bring an excessive amount of money to camp. Camp Palmer t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. will only be available during check-in and check-out times. During camp itself, there will be a concession stand open on a limited basis. (We recommend that you write your child’s name in any camp shirts purchased at the beginning of camp.) Please refer to enclosed list of possible camp store items and prices.
PLEASE BRING SMALL BILLS
CABINS Parents, please realize bunk beds are used at camp. Campers may select a bunk on a first come first serve basis. If a bottom bunk is desired, early arrival is necessary to guarantee a bunk of your choice. Top bunks do have guardrails for added protection.
PACKING LIST
What should I bring??? Please use a laundry marker and label clothes and towels.
Casual, play-type clothes, not “new”
Pillow/ Two sheets & blanket or sleeping bag
Towels and washcloths
Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
Comb/Brush
Socks and underclothes
Swimsuit and beach towel
Sunscreen and bug repellent
Two pairs of shoes (old sneakers) No sandals please
Long pants and light jacket/sweatshirt for chilly evenings/mornings
Flashlight OPTIONAL . . . Flip-flops for shower, wearing to pool
Raingear
Nice outfit for dress up dinner
Stationary, stamps
Camera (Disposable recommended with name written on the camera)
Theme related items/clothing
What NOT to bring…. Expensive sports equipment, radios, or
expensive shoes and clothing Cell phones, PSPs, I-pods, electronics of any
kind Knives, fireworks, tobacco are prohibited. Please do not bring food to keep in the cabin.
Avoid bringing anything new or valuable to camp. With many children living in the same cabin for four days, the possibility of lost or misplaced items is very great.
CAMP MAIL Campers may receive mail via USPS or there is also an option for a one-way camper e-mail. You may send mail to campers at the following address.
Name of Camper C/O 4-H Camp Palmer
26450 Co. Rd. MN Fayette, Ohio 43521-9575
One-Way Camper Email is available for a fee. To set up an account follow these instructions:
• Go to www.camppalmer.org • Click the “4-H Camps/Camper mail” link in
the upper right • Scroll down to “Camper Mail offered by
Bunk1” to make an account. • Invitation Code: 4HPALMER • For your camper’s safety, please do not share
the invitation code.
This program will print out e-mails for your camper that will be dispensed once a day with the regular mail. The phone number at Camp is 419-237-2247. This is for EMERGENCY use only. There is no camper access to a phone at camp and campers are discouraged from calling home. Absolutely no cell phones are to be brought to camp. Cellular service at camp is very poor and cell phones in general are not part of the camping experience. Please contact the Camp Office with any emergencies.
DIRECTIONS To Camp Palmer
TRAVELING NORTH ON SR 127 Take SR 127 N out of West Unity. Turn right on Williams Co. Rd. O. If you pass the big blue barn, you just missed the road. There will be a sign for Harrison Lake State Park. Take Road O until it dead ends into Rd. 27-1 and turn left. Turn left on Rd. 27 and follow the signs to the State Park. Turn right on Rd. MN and take the road to Camp Palmer. You will curve to the left at the fork in the road. TRAVELING NORTH ON SR 66 Follow SR 66 North towards Archbold. You will cross over the turnpike. Continue north on SR 66 until you reach Fulton County Road M. Turn left onto Road M. You will pass the first entrance to Harrison Lake State Park; continue to Fulton County Road 27. There should be a Camp Palmer Sign to direct you. Turn right onto County Road 27, travel 0.5 mile to County Road MN, turn right and follow the road to Camp Palmer. You will curve to the left at the fork in the road.
CAMP ATMOSPHERE While at 4-H camp, campers will be learning to live in a group atmosphere. Campers will be expected to assist with clean-up chores such as sweeping, washing off tables, and trash pick-up. Campers will also be expected to keep their own belongings and bunk neat and tidy. All lost and found articles left at 4-H Camp will be kept for 2 weeks after camp at the Paulding Extension Office. After 2 weeks, items will be donated to the needy. It truly helps us return items if you put the camper’s name on each item. Please check the lost and found area at check out on the last day.
Drawstring bag with Camp
Palmer logo. Available in a
variety of colors
DRAWSTRING BAG
2017 NEW T-SHIRT
50% Cotton & 50% Polyester.
Available in Black or Grey.
Available is sizes Adult S-2XL
COLLEGIATE HOODIE
50% Cotton & 50%
Polyester Available in black
or Grey. Available in sizes
Adult S-XL
SWEATPANTS
$25.00
$20.00 $5.00
Gildan T-shirt. Pre-shrunk 100% cotton.
Available in Blue. Various sizes available
Youth Large—Adult 2XL
PILLOWCASES
White pillowcases with a very
meaningful camp saying on
them. Each pillowcase comes
with a choice of marker.
$9.00 $15.00
BUNK BUDDIES
9.00
Cute beanie animals wearing
Camp Palmer shirts. Choice
of a horse, duck, elephant,
lamb & dog.
2017 NEW T-SHIRT
Gildan T-shirt. Pre-shrunk 100% cotton.
Available in Pink & Orange. Various sizes
available Youth Large—Adult 2XL
$12.00
The Camp Store will offer
various beverages and
snacks for sale.
Bag Candy and Bars
Ice Cream and Small Candy
Pop, Water & Gatorade
Food & Drink
Green lanyard with break away
clasp.
LANYARD
Available in various colors!
FRISBEE
Available in various colors,
aluminum and rubber.
LED FLASHLIGHT
$3.00
$3.00
BANDANA
Available in assorted colors.
This bandana has a map of
Camp Palmer
SUNGLASSES
Available in green. 100% UVA
and UVB protection.
DOG TAGS
Necklace with dog tag
attached.
$5.00
$3.00
$3.00
$6.00
SPORTS WATCH
Silicone strap with buckle
enclosure. Red, Blue and Black
BOUNCY BALL
Hi-bounce diamond balls with
camp palmer logo.
HAT
$4.00 $12.00
$4.00
Light weight brushed cotton,
low profile hat with the Camp
Palmer logo.
WATER BOTTLE
Available in various colors!
$5.00
PARACORD NECKLACE
Necklaces colors are red/gray
and green/black/white
$8.00
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