Hi Everybody!

This is the suggested 'What To Bring To Summer Camp' checklist. For
all you veterans of Summer Camp this is probably all old news, but
all our camp novices may find this information useful. So here's the
list of handy items you may want to bring:

- insect repellent
- as many gi's as you can carry
- coat hangers to hang gi's up for drying
- toothbrush, toothpaste and other personal toiletries you can't live
without (deodorant, it's a good thing)
- biodegradable soap/shampoo
- water bottle, there's no convenient water fountain nearby, and you
can get quite dehydrated over the course of a two-hour workout on a
hot day if you don't replenish your fluids.
- running shoes
- towel(s)
- sleeping bag/blankets, sheets, pillow
- tent (for those of you who want to camp out)
- games/cards/books/mah jong sets for when we're not training, or eating...
- aspirin/tylenol/advil - whatever works for you, you may need it
- tensor bandages if you think you're going to need them and/or
sports tape (the club is not responsible for providing sports tape
for everyone - it is there for emergency use only)
- flashlight for the evening
- swim suit if you are brave enough to venture into the pond to cool
off
- sunglasses and a cap. Sometimes we train outside on the grass
- T-shirt and shorts for training. The shorts should fall above the
knee. Sometimes we'll run a workout not in a Karate-gi.
- any tournament and/or karate-related video tapes

Here's a note from previous years about water usage and showering at
camp:

- There are washrooms, toilets, and running water, but no showers.
Water comes from a well system so we must all do our best to try and
conserve water. Using baby wipes to clean yourself off is one way to
save water, as is using a squeeze bottle as a modified shower if
you're taking a sponge bath.

Some other notes about camp:

- The main house is where those who will not be camping out will be
staying. There are two main rooms upstairs (one with bunk beds) and
beds/mattresses are available on a first come, first serve basis.
There is also space on the main floor for people to stake out a spot
to sleep.

- Note that Hart House Farm is an open facility so it is possible
that people other than us may also be staying there. Remember to
exercise common sense with your valuables and belongings.

- Meal Preparation and Clean-Up Crews: Everyone attending camp will
need to be on one meal crew (preparing breakfast, lunch, or dinner)
and at least one meal clean-up crew (washing dishes/pots, sweeping,
mopping, etc, afterwards). You may also have another assigned duty
outside of meals so please check the lists posted outside the kitchen
upon your arrival at Hart House Farm.

- For people who are arriving on Friday afternoon/evening, please be
aware that there are no meals being prepared that evening so you can
either bring your own dinner to prepare, eat before you arrive, or
drive to Brampton, which is about a 20 minute drive from camp, to get
something.

- Members from the Goulding Karate Club (our affiliated club) will be
coming to camp as well. This may be the first time attending for some
of the adults and teens/kids from Goulding so please be sure to
say 'hi' and make them feel welcome.

- Most important of all is to have fun before, during and after each
and every workout.


See you all at Summer Camp!

Christian Amizola
2005-2006 UTKC
President