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LUGGAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUSES UP TO CAMP

1. Campers bring all of their luggage on the bus.
2. All luggage must be contained in duffles, trunks or suitcases the same as if you were traveling on an airplane. NO LOOSE ARTICLES PLEASE. NO BLACK GARBAGE BAGS. BE SURE TO LABEL EVERYTHING!
3. Typically camper belongings should fit in 2 large duffles/soft trunks plus a sleeping bag. A backpack is a perfect carry-on for the bus in addition.
4. Camp Emerson staff will be at the buses to load your luggage. Do not place any luggage on the bus yourself. Please be patient.

BUSES TO CAMP

1. When you arrive, check in with the bus leader.
2. Emerson Staff will place the luggage underneath the bus. We have a system to help us get everything to the right bunk. Please allow the staff to load for you.
3. Please send a lunch/snacks/drinks for the bus ride. There is a bathroom on the coach bus. It has videos and is air conditioned. NO NUTS PLEASE.
4. We will leave PROMPTLY! If you have a problem that morning, CALL CAMP IN HINSDALE (413-655-8123). We will relay any message to the bus leaders and coordinate with you. Likewise, if there is any last minute change in the bus schedule, we will notify you in advance.
5. Parents are responsible for the safety of their children until such time that the bus leader announces for all campers to board the bus. Once a child is on the bus, he/she is Camp Emerson’s responsibility.
6. Campers will be checked onto the bus by the Bus Leader or designate to ensure that everyone is accounted for prior to departure.
7. Bus safety procedures will be reviewed with all campers before departure.
8. No medication can be accepted at the bus. Please see medication guidelines for kidsmedpacks.

BUSES RETURNING HOME FROM CAMP

1. Camper luggage will be unloaded by camp staff members. Please do not pull luggage off yourself. Check to make sure you have all of your items. Large baggage left at the bus will be the responsibility of the family to pay for shipping.
2. Please check out with the bus leader so that we can be assured that all campers have been picked up.
3. If someone other than a parent will be picking the camper up at the bus, we need to have a signed permission letter faxed (413-655-2571) or mailed to camp. Your designate must bring a photo ID to the bus.
4. If you have a problem that morning, CALL CAMP IN HINSDALE (413-655-8123). We will relay any message to the bus leaders and coordinate with you.