Pali Overnight Adventures

Description

There's no better way to enjoy your summer than riding the wake and blasting through the air, while under the sun on Big Bear Lake! During three hours of semi-private lessons highly-trained and licensed instructors, you will Water Ski, Wakeboard, Kneeboard, and cut loose on Jet Skis for a high-speed tour of the entire lake.

Relax and take in the magnificent views or try your hand at the wake skate (like skateboarding on water). Pali's experts will teach you to jump the wake, ride switch, and perform stale fish grabs! This specialty is great if you have a sense of adventure and like to explore new things, while bonding with your fellow campers. So, if you love the water and spending time in the great outdoors, don't miss out on Watersports Extravaganza.

Testimonials

I loved it so much! I got to do so many different things. Pali's staff rules!

- Nicole, cabin 3

Sample Schedule

Sample Daily Schedule - Rotated Monday Through Friday

Packing List

Watersports Extravaganza Packing List

• 1 extra bathing suit/pair of swimming trunks
• 1 extra beach towels.
• Wetsuit (recommended)
• Spray Jacket
• Extra-strength sunscreen (30-50+)
• Brimmed hat

General Packing List

The following clothing list is designed as a guide for parents and campers and should be tailored to your child's planned specialty (see below), and activity interests. For example, campers with no desire for horseback riding do not need to bring a shoe with a 1/2" heel.

Campers and staff dress informally at Pali Overnight Adventures. The rule of thumb is bring clothes that are comfortable and expendable. We discourage designer clothing for 3 main reasons; camp is rustic and your child will be active; the relaxed no pressure environment gives campers the opportunity of not having to compete; and clothes are very easily lost or damaged at camp.

Camp implements a strict policy when it comes to "provocative clothing". A general rule is that undergarments must be worn at all times and may not be visible and that the navel to the bottom must be covered completely. Laundry is done for campers stayingfor three or more weeks. Laundry is done after the second week of a camper's stay. Please make sure your child has a laundry bag for their belongings.

Lost And Found - Name tags should be placed on all campers belongings. Please put the campers first and last name. While every effort is made to help campers be conscious of their belongings and return lost and found articles back to the campers, unlabeled articles are rarely recovered.

Pali Adventures is not responsible for the loss or damage to a camper's personal belongings for any reason (i.e. fire, theft, laundry or forgetfulness) and Pali Adventures strongly recommends that campers not bring items of value to camp.

Luggage - Luggage should be confined to bedding and one suitcase or duffel bag. Everything should be labelled and closed securely. We reserve the right to screen a camper's luggage.

Bedding - Camp does not provide any bedding or linens. All campers must bring their own sleeping bag (or sheets and blankets) for their nightly use, plus a pillow and pillowcase. Camp does not provide towels.

Personal Equipment - Cell phones are not permitted in camp and on camp sponsored trips. The camp may, at its discretion, hold cell phones or other similar devices. Confiscated cell phones may be picked up at the end of camp. Concerned Parents are always welcome to call the Head Counselors to check on the progress of their child. Almost every type of electronic device is not allowed at camp. As a rule, any item that can: send or receive a phone call or text messages, play a DVD, access the Internet or send or receive e-mail is not permitted at camp. Hand held electronic games, iPods, or other expensive equipment are strongly discouraged. The camp is not responsible for the damage, theft or other loss of any personal items.

Dangerous items are strictly prohibited from camp. No drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, matches, fireworks, or other contraband may be brought into camp. If these or any other dangerous items are found at camp, the staff will confiscate them and disciplinary action will be taken. Camp cannot guarantee the safekeeping or return of confiscated items.

The following list is basedon a two-week stay.

• 16 pair of underwear (including bras for girls)
• 16 pairs of socks
• 10 - 12 pairs of shorts
• 5 - 7 pairs of long pants, jeans or sweats
• 1 pair of sturdy sandals, thongs or tevas
• 2 pair of tennis shoes
• 13 - 14 T-shirts
• 3 long sleeved shirts
• 3 sweatshirts
• 1 jacket 1 hat
• 1 pair of semi-nice clothes for the dance!
• 2 bathing suits
• 3 towels
• 1 beach towel
• 1 set of PJ's
• Sleeping bag & pillow or sheets and blankets for a twin bed.
• Toiletries. Please include sunscreen, lip balm and moisturizer.
• SUNGLASSES
• Water bottle (Optional - Pali will provide)
• Flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Day pack - small backpack for daily items
• Disposable camera
• Pens, pencils, paper, stamps
• Deck of cards or community game (Optional)
• Hiking boots with a 1/2" heel (for riding horses)

Equipment

• Malibu 21' 5.7 Ski Boats
• Sea Doo 3 Passenger, GTI Personal Water Craft.
• Pontoon Boat
• Wakeboards
• Wakeskates
• Water Skis
• Kneeboard
• Certified Life Jackets - All Sizes
• Assorted Tubes and Water Inflatables

Safety

All of Pali's programs adhere to every single one of the ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation specifications. This is a very thorough process, by the countries premiere camp standards organisation.

Pali counselors undergo an intense two week orientation period before camp begins. This training includes all matters of camper issue resolution, activity supervision and site specific rescue. All of our counselors are also fully certified in both CPR and First Aid.

Watersports Extravaganza Safety

All of our watersports staff are fully qualified and Californian licensed boat drivers.

All the watersports staff are certified Life Guards.

Before each outing the staff go through all the safety procedures and commands with the campers to ensure maximum knowledge and awareness of their surroundings.

When on the boat or jet ski, life jackets are worn by campers at all times.

Our boats are maintained throughout the winter and inspected regularly by our maintenance staff through the summer. Our instructors adhere to all the rules and speed limits set forward by both the State of California and Big Bear Lake.