Prep Packet - Mountain and Sea Adventures

An Adventure a Day is the MSA Way!
Our Mission: To teach outdoor education in a manner that increases awareness of the
environment, raises the spirit of its participants and builds their confidence. ~ Since 1997
We are extremely excited to have you join us this summer for our Catalina Island Summer Camp! The staff has
prepared for you and is anxious to give you a week filled with fun, learning and adventure!
Here are instructions for your SHIPBOARD CAMP EXPERIENCE:
1.
There are 3 pages to this document and 5 pages to the REQUIRED MSA FORMS document, be sure
you have all these pages.
2.
Please make sure all the paperwork needed for camp is filled out completely and brought to the
Pier the morning of departure for camp. DO NOT SEND FORMS TO THE OFFICE. Thank you!
Participants cannot attend without all the forms signed and all payments received. Without these forms,
participants will not be allowed to stay at camp. See the attachment titled: REQUIRED FORMS. Bring
the REQUIRED FORMS and the RENTAL GEAR DEPOSIT form with you and have them accessible
when you arrive.
3.
Participants cannot attend without all the forms signed and all payments received.
4.
We must receive the full payment TWO weeks before camp.
5.
All participants should bring a bag­lunch aboard ship on first day!
6.
A cash deposit of $30 will be required upon boarding the vessel from each participant. Deposits will be
returned at the end of camp, providing there are no deductions for lost or damaged gear. See the form on
page three.
7.
Departure, Time and Location: Ship departure time is 10:30a.m. from Southern California Marine
Institute (SCMI). 820 S. Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, Ca. 90731. You will be returning to SCMI upon
return to port.
8.
Participants may not use mobile phones at camp. Please, no phone calls from parents unless there is an
emergency. For an emergency call Bill Furey, Shipboard Director at 714.928.8473.
9.
Parents may mail letters to their children who are signed up for our TWO WEEK CAMPS. Letters to
children who are attending our one week sessions should have pre­sealed letters to be handed out during
the week. You may give these letters to the Ship camp director. Two week campers can receive self
addressed mail sent to the island addressed in your child’s name, c/o MSA, P.O. BOX 5084, AVALON, CA
90704. Please no CARE PACKAGES. Mail is slow to the island, so please allow 4­5 days for delivery.
10. Camp shirts, sweatshirts, beanies, and other various MSA merchandise can be purchased at camp. T­shirts
cost $15 and Sweatshirts cost $32. Students can bring a check for MSA logowear purchase. You will
receive a discount if you purchase both a T­shirt and a Sweatshirt. Discounted cost for both is $45. Please
make checks payable to Mountain and Sea Adventures and your phone number and address are required on
the check.
Mountain and Sea Educational Adventures P.O. Box 950 San Pedro CA 90733
Phone: 310­427­7845 Fax: 866­665­8821 www.mountainandsea.org
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11. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase snacks, sodas, candy, MSA Logowear, MSA souvenirs,
etc. at the ship store. Our recommended ship store allowance is $10 per day.
12. Medication for minor participants: Medication must be in the original pharmacy bottle with detailed
instructions. We must see a doctor’s written prescription on the container. All medications must be in a
ziplock bag with the participant’s name clearly written. Do not pack medication in luggage. You will be
turning in all medications at the registration table. Upon return, medications will be given to you at check
out. It is your responsibility to claim your child’s medication at check out.
13. Please label luggage with participant’s name, phone number, and MSA clearly written on the card.
Participants need to be able to carry their own gear at least 100 yards in one trip. DO NOT OVERPACK!
Please do not bring unnecessary valuables. M.S.A. is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Mountain and Sea Educational Adventures P.O. Box 950 San Pedro CA 90733
Phone: 310­427­7845 Fax: 866­665­8821 www.mountainandsea.org
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PACKING LIST:
Check off when packed
___ REQUIRED MSA FORMS
___ Modest bathing suit
___ Change of clothing for length of stay
___ Jacket
___ Hiking and Water Shoes
___ Hat, sunglasses
___ Flashlight w/extra batteries
___ Toiletries
___ Sunscreen (two bottles)
___ Bath & Beach Towel
___ Spiral notebook (5 x 7 or larger)
___ 2 Pens/pencils
___ Water bottle and Mug
___ Day pack (backpack)
___ Sleeping bag & pillow
___
___ Twin fitted sheet
___ Wetsuit, mask and snorkel (optional)
___ Plastic bag for wet items
___ Insect repellent
___ Battery powered lantern (optional)
___ Fishing pole & tackle (optional)
___ Camera and binoculars (optional)
___ White shirt for tie dye
___ Hawaiian attire for our Hawaiian Luau
___ $30 cash & form in envelope (gear deposit)
___ Willingness to have fun and learn!
Surf.Survival and all Teen Camps: Insulated pad for one night of camp out (optional)
DO NOT BRING TO CAMP:
Electronic games
Suitcases (pack everything in a soft pack)
IPODS, MP3 players
Bad attitudes
Mountain and Sea Educational Adventures P.O. Box 950 San Pedro CA 90733
Phone: 310­427­7845 Fax: 866­665­8821 www.mountainandsea.org
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Mountain & Sea Educational Adventures
RENTAL GEAR DEPOSIT
See below, DON’T FORGET TO PRINT AND BRING.
Please complete, then print this form and include a $30 CASH deposit (no checks or change given at the pier
please) in an envelope with the participant’s last name written on the envelope. This deposit will be returned provided
all rental gear (fins, snorkels, etc.) are in good working order. Upon return, deposits will be given to you at check
out. Please be responsible to claim your child’s deposit.
PARTICIPANT LAST NAME
PARTICIPANT FIRST NAME
ADULT, PARENT OR GUARDIAN LAST NAME (if applicable)
ADULT, PARENT OR GUARDIAN FIRST NAME (if applicable)
$30 CASH DEPOSIT RECEIVED BY MSA REPRESENTATIVE
(name):
$30 CASH DEPOSIT RETURNED BY MSA REPRESENTATIVE
(name):
Mountain and Sea Educational Adventures P.O. Box 950 San Pedro CA 90733
Phone: 310­427­7845 Fax: 866­665­8821 www.mountainandsea.org
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