FYI and Nurse Recommendations

WALNUT CREEK STAKE

GIRLS CAMP DRESS STANDARDS

 LONG PANTS

• Jeans, pajama pants, athletic pants in good condition
• Required for hiking

SHORTS

• Must be modest
• Must be at least finger length.  Hold your arms straight down at your sides with fingers extended—that is finger length!
• No boxers
• No biking shorts
• No spandex pants—long or short
• Not cut-off thermals
• NOTE:  Camp Leaders will not spend the week policing the wearing of shorts.  If we find ourselves doing so, ALL SHORTS will be put away for the remainder of the week.

SHIRTS

• No tank tops, sleeveless shirts or bare midriffs

FOOTWEAR

• Socks are to be worn at all times
• Tennis shoes and hiking boots are appropriate, water shoes at waterfront
• Sandals, flip-flops, etc., are not allowed

SWIMMING SUITS

• Must be modest, one-piece suits – no bare midriffs
• Stores which sell “racing suits” are good sources for an appropriate suit
• Allowed only at the waterfront.  Must be covered to and from waterfront.

NURSE’S RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Tetanus boosters are recommended for all campers, including adults, if they have not had one within the last ten years.  Fifteen-year-old girls probably had their last booster when they entered kindergarten.
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   If your daughter has a physical problem and is under a doctor’s care, please include a note from the MD with specific instructions for the camp nurse.  Failure to do so may unnecessarily limit activities at camp.
• If your daughter has a specific medication for hay fever, cramps, etc., please have her bring that medication, labeled, to the nurse.
• Remind your daughter that all medication must be dispensed by the nurse, even OTC drugs such as Tylenol or aspirin.  This is legal protection for the camp, to insure safety for your child, and for the safety of small animals that inhabit the camp area.  Routine daily vitamins that you list on your child’s medical form need not be dispensed by the nurse.
• Label all medication -prescription and over-the counter-with full name, ward, and age-group level.   Be sure to include a good sunscreen, chap stick, insect repellent, and sanitary protection (even if your daughter has not   

       started her period or has just finished as the altitude can affect her cycle.)

•  Planning to pierce ears?  Please have it done at least four weeks before camp or wait until camp is over.

• Many girls use B vitamins as an insect repellent.  CAUTION:  This method is only effective if it is taken daily at least one month before camp as well as during camp

• To eliminate injured toenails, make sure toenails are clipped one week before camp.  Be sure hiking footwear is well broken in.

• If we do not have a completed and signed medical form, your daughter may not go to camp.

• A prepared camper is a happy camper!
• If there is an emergency and you need to get contact your daughter, call 
• (Updated in 2011)
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 Mail can be sent to:

    Girl’s Name

    Walnut Creek Stake

    Rucker Lake

    18061 Bowman Road

    Nevada City, CA  95959