Pastoral Center - 2110 Broadway, Sacramento CA
St. Joseph - 7th & C Streets, Marysville, CA
Emergency Weekend Phone Number for Camp Pendola - (530) 575-1143 or (530)470-0413

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Parent Letter - Bus Riders

To: Parents of Pendola Campers Riding the Bus

From:  Miss Lori, Pendola Center Director

Your child will soon be coming to camp.  We look forward to having him/her with us. 

WHEN TO ARRIVE: 

All campers coming from Sacramento should plan to arrive at the Pastoral Center Parking lot at 2110 Broadway, Sacramento by 11:45 a.m. The plan is to have all campers checked in, personal gear loaded and campers on their way by 12 noon.

Campers traveling from Marysville should plan on arriving at St. Joseph’s by 12:45 p.m. The plan is to have all campers checked in, personal gear loaded and campers on their way by 1 p.m.

If for any reason you are delayed in arriving to drop off or pick up your camper, please call (530) 575-1143 so the message can be relayed to the staff. Camp staff will attempt to call any campers who have not arrived by the scheduled departure time.

PARKING LOT SAFETY:

Campers should remain near their parents until they can check in with camp staff.  Campers, and other children, should not roam or run around in the parking lot. 

Passenger Orientation – Campers will be instructed in the following safety procedures prior to departure:

• Passengers should remain seated at all times with hands and arms inside vehicle.
• There should only be two people to each seat.
• Noise level should be such as to not distract the driver.  There should be no throwing of objects or other disruptive behavior.
• Passengers should not bounce up and down in seats.
• Passengers should enter and leave the vehicle under the direction of a staff member and/or driver. If the vehicle makes an emergency stop, passengers should follow directions of staff member and/or driver and use the buddy system if leaving the vehicle.
• Do not change seats.
• Face to the front of the vehicle at all times.
• There are two doors for evacuation in the bas – 1front and 1 rear.
• Keep personal gear on lap or under the seat to avoid blocking exits.

TO CHECK IN:

In Sacramento, check in will take place on the eastern edge of the parking lot right on Broadway, near the tennis courts. In Marysville, parking will be dependant upon availability due to the Mass schedule. Look for the Durham Transportation bus.

TO REGISTER:

Your camper is coming to camp, so please let the camper register.  Camp is a growing experience and we ask that you let your camper check in with the counselors.   As soon as everyone has checked in and gear is loaded, campers and staff will take off on the 2008 Pendola Express.

UPON ARRIVAL AT CAMP:

Campers will check in with our Health Services Supervisor, turn in any medications, and if necessary update any information on their Health History form.  All medication (properly labeled and in the original container) and any special instructions should be relayed at this time.

DEPARTURE/PICK-UP INFORMATION:

Parents should plan on picking up their children in Marysville at 11 a.m. and in Sacramento at 12 noon on the day camp ends. Remember if you are car pooling, or someone other than a parent of legal guardian is picking up your child, we must have a written permission form. There is one provided in this confirmation packet.

If the bus will be late (5-30 minutes) in returning campers to Sacramento, the Pendola Office will be notified so waiting parents can be notified. If it is anticipated, the campers will be delayed more than 30 minutes, parents will be called, notified of the delay and given a new arrival time.

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