Summer Cheerleading Camp

GETTING READY FOR CAMP

TRY TO ARRANGE CAR POOLS FOR ARRIVAL AND PICKUP - IT GETS VERY CROWDED AT CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT.

CAMP ARRIVAL AND PICK-UP TIMES

1.Please plan to have your daughter arrive at Camp by no later than 12:30pm on Thursday, August 17th. We recommend that you plan to have lunch prior to your arrival as our first camp meal will not be until @5:30pm.

2.Please plan to pick-up your daughter at Camp by no later than 12:00pm on Sunday, August 20th. We will be having final evaluations beginning at 9:00am on the 20th. You are welcome to arrive early in order to watch!! You can arrive to the camp by 10:00 am if you are interested in watching.

3.A copy of the directions to Pine Forest Camp are attached for your reference.

WHAT TO BRING

1.Please refer to the attached list of items, noting which clothing items the girls will need to wear on each day of Camp. The girls will wear their LVRCA uniforms (skirt, vest, briefs, socks and hair ribbons only) on the last day of Camp when they will perform during final evaluations. Please bring the uniform hung up in a garment bag or a drycleaning bag. We do not want these to get dirty!!

2. LABEL EVERYTHING (except the uniforms)!

3.Do not bring valuable items such as jewelry, stereos, etc. We cannot be responsible for lost items.

4.Do not bring new sneakers to Camp. The Camp property does get quite dusty as well as muddy if it should rain. Bring old cheerleading sneakers or any kind of support sneaker (not Keds).
CAMP TELEPHONE #
1.In the event of an emergency, you can contact us at the Camp at (570) 685-7141 Just ask for Long Valley Raiders Cheerleading Squads.
CAMP ETIQUETTE
Please be respectful of the Camp property as well as each other's property. The cabins will be inspected each day. Any damages caused will be charged to parents.

1.We will all be in one-big room. It will be much like the Waltons. It does not matter whom you sleep next to since everyone is together. Please don't make anyone feel badly or left out based upon the sleeping arrangements. We only spend 8 hours in our bed if we are lucky!

2.Remember to put the shower curtain inside the shower before you start the water so that we don't flood the bathroom floor.

3.Please bring an extra washcloth or paper towels in a baggie to wipe the sink area after you have brushed your teeth.

4.Remember to adhere to the Camp Rules, no tampons in the toilet. Also, if you have your period, please bring brown paper bags to dispose of your sanitary items.

5.Flushing the toilet is essential. Please remember to do so after each use.

6.Each day we will need to clean the cabin and the bathrooms. If each cheerleader cleans up after herself, it will make this job easy and stress free.

8.If it should rain, girls should remember to remove their sneakers upon entering the cabin; this will avoid a mud trail.

9.Remember to bring flip-flops and a robe for the shower!

CAMP PRINCIPLES
1.Remember to include everyone!! All three squads should feel part of one big Long Valley Raiders team!!

2.Decide what kind of an imprint you would like to leave on each other;let's make it a kind and inclusive one!!

Let's make your camp memories one of your best!!

3.Help one another; in our stunts and in our rooms!!

4.Remember we are only as good as we make ourselves as a team; TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MORE!! Everyone counts; that is why you are each on the squad.

5.Do your best and work hard; we will get out of Camp; what we put into it!!

Finally, please remember your coaches are there to coach you and be your camp counselors; we are not the maid service. Cabin inspections will be performed daily and parent(s) will be billed for any damages. Please respect the Camp's property as well as each other's

MOMS/DADS:We appreciate your reviewing the above information with your cheerleaders prior to attending Camp. And CHEERLEADERS - Thanks in advance for following the above; it will make all the difference this year for us collectively to have a great Camp experience!

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
_________ 1. Sneakers

_________ 2. Sweatsocks

_________ 3. Wear gray practice shirt and green shorts up to camp on the first day

__________4. Day 2 - green camp shirt and black shorts

__________5. Day 3 - yellow camp shirt and green shorts

__________6. Day 4 - uniform ( include skirt, vest, briefs, socks and hair ribbons in a garment bag) You might want to bring something to change into for the drive home. Every cheerleader receives a free t-shirt at the end of camp.

_________ 7. Personal grooming articles (brush, plenty of hair ties, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)

_________8. Pajamas and slippers

_________9. Bathing suit and beach towel and flip flops

_________10. Towels, washcloth, bed linens, pillowcase, blanket, pillow and sleeping bag. Don't forget a plastic bag in case items are still wet when we have to pack.

_________11. Sweatshirt and sweatpants

_________12. One rain coat/umbrella (rain poncho is fine)

_________13. Flashlight

_________14. Alarm Clock!!!!!

_________15. Plug in nightlight (don't worry if you don't have one, we only need a few)

_________16. Please leave valuables at home (jewelry, stereos, etc) You may bring one pair of earrings to wear at night if you have pierced ears and are afraid of them closing. But, bring something to keep them in during the day. We don't want them laying around and getting lost.

________17. Sunscreen, chapstick and bug repellent

________18. Spending money (optional) Most participants bring approximately $50-$75 for snacks, soft drinks, t-shirts, sweatshirts, souvenirs, etc.

Additional Information
1. There is a canteen available for the purchase of candy, soda, ice cream, pizza, etc.

2. Camp store for the purchase of camp goods.

3. Lighted tennis courts, lighted heated pool, and lighted basketball courts

4. Talent show presented by various squads and/or individuals (NOT MANDATORY)

5. Be sure to bring enough WARM sleeping materials as the evenings can get cold in the Poconos.

6. Be sure to check out their website at www.cheerleadingcamps.com

7. Don't forget signs and decorations for the cabins and for the spirit sticks

DIRECTIONS TO PINE FOREST CAMP
Take Route 206 North to Milford, PA. Once you get into Milford, follow Route 6 and go 14 miles to camp. Take a right onto Pine Forest Road. Go about 1/4 miles and camp will be on your left.