SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP'S CONTACT INFORMATION IN LESTERVILLE
Camp Phone Number: 573-637-2476
Fax Number: 573-637-2478
E-Mail Address: sherwoodcamps@yahoo.com
Mail Address: P.O. Box 210 Lesterville, MO 63654
BUS DEPARTURE TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Buses leaves for camp on June 6, June 12, June 21, July 8, July 14, July 23.
The bus will leave your child's bus stop at:
(Click on a link to view a MAP to the bus stop for your child.)
_____ 8:00 a.m. from 11055 St. Charles Rock Road, Holman Middle School, St. Ann.
_____ 8:15 a.m. from Kingshighway Entrance of Tower Grove Park.
_____ 9:00 a.m. from 3270 Telegraph Road (Wal-Mart parking lot).
_____ 11:30 a.m. at camp when camper is being driven to campsite in Lesterville.
_____ 8:15 a.m. for Mini Camp #2 from the Maplewood office.
Please make sure your child eats a good breakfast. FOOD OR DRINKS ARE NOT
ALLOWED ON THE BUS and the bus ride to camp is 2 1/2 hours.
Please have your child at the bus stop 10-15 minutes early so that the buses can
leave promptly.
If you have any questions please call the Camp Registrar at 314-644-3322.
COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR CHILD
The most exciting part of the camp day is when your child receives a letter from home.
Please send a cheerful letter or postcard at least once during the session.
From time to time parents feel the need to talk with their child, because many children
need a period of time to adjust to camp life (because of Homesickness) phone calls from
parents tend to make that adjustment more difficult. Also, camp is not set up to be able to
have campers call or to receive calls from home when ever they want. Please DO NOT
TELL your child that they can call you anytime they feel the need to. Our staff is trained
to work with children and to be sensitive to their needs. Please call the Camp Director
and he will be happy to speak with you about your concerns.
CLOTHING LIST
Campers staying 12 days or longer will have an opportunity to have their clothes washed.
DO NOT SEND NEW CLOTHES. BE SURE ALL CLOTHING AND POSSESSIONS ARE
CLEARLY LABELED. YOUR CHILD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER BELONGINGS. All
bedding is furnished by the camp except pillows.
2 pr. tennis shoes 7 shorts 1 pr. pajamas
1 laundry bag 1 raincoat/poncho 7 shirts/blouses
7 pr. socks 1 flashlight w/batteries 3 jeans/long pants
1 comb & brush 2 washcloths 1 water bottle
7 pr. underwear 1 swimsuit 1 toothbrush/toothpaste
1 sweater/jacket 3 towels 1**bottle of insect repellent
with DEET**
soap/ shampoo/ deodorant
Please pack your child’s belongings as compactly as possible, using a “duffel-type” bag if
it is available, so that we are better able to load luggage on the buses. DO NOT OVER
PACK!! Campers must carry their belongings to their cabins. PLEASE LABEL THE
OUTSIDE OF YOUR CHILD’S LUGGAGE FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Campers ARE NOT ALLOWED to bring any valuables or weapons to camp - - - including
but not limited to: ipods, cell phones, cd players, electronic games, pocketknives,
expensive clothing, good cameras, etc. Sherwood Forest will not be held liable
for any lost/damaged or stolen valuables. All weapons wills be confiscated and held
in the office. ** AEROSOL CANS AND PUMP SPRAYS OF ANY KIND are not allowed at
camp. Campers are discouraged from bringing cosmetics, cologne, perfume, aftershave,
etc., because these items usually attract annoying insects.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRISIS
In today’s world, crises can occur with or without warning. Sherwood Forest Camp has
had plans to respond to natural disasters such as severe thunderstorms, tornados and
floods. But, with the events that have occurred in the world many camps are expanding
their emergency response plans. When any crisis occurs, parents’ first thoughts are of
their children’s safety and well-being. We are committed to helping our campers respond
to difficult situations. Sherwood Forest has expanded our emergency plans to include
responses in case of another national crisis. Here are key areas covered in our
emergency plan to respond to a national crisis:
- Steps to provide extended care for all those at camp in case transportation is
delayed for short or long periods of time (supervision, food, health care & shelter).
- Communication between camp and St. Louis to notify families on the status of their
child and camp.
- Providing an extended camp experience that is fun and reassuring.
- Working with the American Red Cross and other Disaster Preparedness Programs.
The threat of a national crisis that directly affects your child’s stay at camp is very small.
However, we feel it is better to be prepared and to let you know what our plans are, just in
case.
