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Planning & Packing

Managing a Cispus visit has many aspects. This section has been designed to help you think of the myriad details involved in a sucessful experience. Whil these lists may not be definitive, they will certainly get you started. Best wishes for a rewarding experience at Cispus!

Before Coming to Cispus

Mail to Cispus:

• Signed contract
• Completed Program/Facilities form (green)
• Certificate of Insurance form

Assign camp roles:

• Dining hall coordinator
• Checkout coordinator
• Medical care coordinator

Planning a program:

• Select rooms for your program needs
• Arrange with Cispus for Challenge Course or Leadership Training program experiences
• The Cispus meal times are: 

  Breakfast	8 a.m.
  Lunch	Noon
  Dinner	5:30 p.m.

• Arrange for equipment needs
• Review the information pamphlet with your staff
• Discuss Cispus safety precautions with participants
• Establish program and camp rules
• Explain to participants what and what not to bring to camp

Things to consider:

• Do members of your group have special dietary needs (i.e. food allergies, vegetarian diets, etc.)?
• Does any member of your group need to stay in a dorm equipped to accommodate wheelchairs?
• Do you need a free and reduced meal list for an OSPI report?
• Do you need additional housing, such as trailers?

Completing paperwork common to organizations:

• Most school boards require permission for an overnight trip
• Public schools require purchase orders for Cispus

Prepare a parent/guardian permission slip that includes:

• Medical history of participant
• Parent/guardian medical release
• Emergency information
• Arrange for transportation to Cispus
• Inform faculty and staff of upcoming Cispus visit

Arriving at Cispus

Check into the Cispus office:

• Verify meal times and meal numbers
• Arrange for checkout times
• Review the fire alarm and furnace procedures
• Pick up keys
• Verify room and dorm asignments and any AV needs
• Checkout any recreation equipment
• Meet with other group leaders at Cispus to coordinate meals, dishwashing and facility use
• Send dining hall coordinator to meet kitchen staff and review procedures

Additional Information:

Packing List
Directions to Cispus
Dining Hall Procedures
Checkout Procedures