Medication

If your child takes prescription or non-prescription medication, please obtain a doctors signature. Sometimes it is easier to call the doctor and have them fax the authorization to the school. Also be sure that you sign the medication section of the Sly Park emergency form.

Outdoor Hiking Information

We advise all students to bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen and mosquito repellant. Using these items during the week will help students have a more pleasant and safe week.

Supervision/Safety Information

The teachers from the participating schools, including teachers from your child’s school, will be in residence at Sly Park. Each student cabin will have adult chaperones and often a mature high school cabin leader. All cabin leaders and chaperones are under the direct supervision of the teachers and Sly Park principal. In addition to the Sly Park principal, Sly Park teachers, and teachers from the students’ schools, other Sly Park staff members on campus are cooks, cafeteria assistants, office staff, and maintenance workers. All Sly Park staff are fingerprinted and are trained in first aid and CPR. Several of the Sly Park teachers have an additional certification in Wilderness First Aid.

Sly Park Comments:

Students:

“My ideas about myself were different after I left…I felt like I was a better person and I could be anything I wanted to be.” - 6 th grader Yesenia

“I have never forgotten my time there. I do hope this educational experience will continue for others, and give them the same type memories that I have had for over 30 years.” – Dorothy Taylor, Sly Park Alumni

“I will always remember the face painting using ground rock paste, the time hiking under the waterfall, and the fact that I was the only girl who would hold the snake!” -6 th Grade Student

“Thank you for everything you guys are the best and your food is great!” – 6 th grader Neijahna

Teachers:

“I, myself, enjoyed the opportunity to relax and work with my students in a different environment.” –Maureen Johnson, Edna Batey Elem.

“From the impressive telescopes, to the exhilarating climbing wall, to the self-teaching nature trails, the program continues to maintain and expand on a once-in-a-life experience for its clients….. Sly Park is truly a world class educational program that has the students’ interests in mind.” –Henry Skall, John Cabrillo Elem.

“Each day was full and challenging both academically and socially. The excitement and growth of the students was truly amazing.” –James Houlton, David Lubin Elem.

Parents:

“For the entire drive home, Victor could not stop talking about how it was, “the best field trip I’ve ever been on!” He spoke of the kindness of your whole staff.” –Natalie Rustin

“I was told at the beginning of the week that I wasn’t required to attend all of the sessions with the kids, but I found that I was enjoying the hikes and activities so much, I didn’t want to miss any of them!” – Isador Cohen Elem. Parent

“The kids appreciated the hands on learning they don’t usually get at home or school. The Sly Park teacher earned the respect of the kids by exploring with them and talking “to” them rather than “at” them.” –Laura Akins