Camp Talooli – Spring Camp

Parent Letter

Dear Parent/Guardian:

WELCOME - At Camp Talooli’s spring day camp, campers get to explore the outdoors as it changes
from winter to spring. Spring Camp activities include a range of inside and outdoor activities,
depending on the weather. Activities include arts & crafts activities, baking, science experiments, hikes,
canoeing, fishing, board games, archery, and teambuilding at our low ropes course.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS - We must have a completed Health History and Examination Form for each
camper coming to Spring Camp. Forms that were completed for the previous summer season cannot
carry forward, as they were completed for the previous year, therefore we will need a new health
forms for all campers. Health History forms can be completed online by logging into your online
account. Your child does not need to have a physical, but it is very important that we have as much
information about your child as possible. The necessary information is required by the NYS Health
Department.

If your child will require any medication while at Camp, we require a doctor’s note indicating the
medication and dosage. We will need the medicine in its’ original prescription bottle and it will only be
dispensed per the doctor’s directions.

LUNCH - Each day we will provide lunch and an afternoon snack that the children can choose to help
prepare. Both lunches and snacks will be items that most children will like. Typical menu items include
things like hot dogs, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, and sandwiches. Peanut butter and jelly is always
an option. Afternoon baking options include cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc. Children are welcome to
bring their lunch from home if they choose.

WHAT TO BRING – We encourage families to be mindful of the weather forecast as our CNY weather
varies greatly in the springtime. Send your campers with jackets, raingear, umbrellas, etc. as
appropriate. In previous years, we have found that bringing an extra pair of sneakers or shoes to wear
inside and a plastic bag for wet clothes helps to keep campers warm (and cuts down on the mud on the
floor!). Please be sure to label all items sent to camp as we try to make sure everything comes home
each day but often unlabeled items are left behind.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our office at (315) 934-4051 or at camp
when it is in session at (315) 695-5932. Also, follow us on Facebook!

Sincerely,

Kelly Peneston
Kelly Peneston
Camp Director
 Camp Talooli Bus
Schedule

 Ulta Beauty (Fairmount) - 7:30am/5:00pm

 719 E Genesee St (Downtown Syracuse) - 7:45am/4:45pm
 Bear Rd School (N Syracuse) - 8:00am/4:30pm
 Glenn Crossing (Route 57, Liverpool) - 8:15am/4:15pm
 Tops (Route 57, Liverpool) - 8:30am/4:00pm

Parent Drive to/from camp - 8:30am/3:50pm

Basic Information

 Staff will be riding the bus with campers and will take attendance as campers get on/off the bus.
 If there will be any changes to campers’ bus or pick-up schedules, you can give notes to staff on the bus
or call us at 315-934-4051.
 Campers are required to wear seatbelts on the bus.
 If campers do not show up to their assigned bus stop, the bus will wait 5 minutes past its posted time
and then head on to its next stop.
 No camper will ever be left alone at a bus stop. If parents are not there to pick up campers on time, we
will start by calling you. If necessary, staff will get off the bus to wait with your child so that the bus can
go on to its next stop.