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Spectrum Adventure CampOut


  • Mount Diablo 1300 North Gate Road Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 United States (map)

Mount Diablo

Live Oak Campground
Site: L 012

Confirmation Reservation No. 23310101

Emily Taylor tayloredfitcoac@gmail.com

Campers: Simon, Orion, Colby, Chico, Maya, + 1

Staff: Coach Emily, CIT Emalani, Jr. CIT Evelyn

12p Staff Arrive and set up

Mount Diablo Map

Most drivers from Oakland area will be arriving via the North Gate entrance. Live Oak Campground is closest to the S. Gate Entrance.

North Gate Road Entrance
1300 North Gate Road
Walnut Creek, 94598

South Gate Road Entrance
2675 Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard
Blackhawk, 94506
(Danville)

Vehicle Entrance Fee $10.00

CampOut Logistics Details - 

Saturday, Apr 12

3p -4p Campers Arrive / Drop Off

Welcome / Transition Game / Camp Set-up

  • Scadventure Hunt / Where is …..

  • 2mi Hike + Eye Spy Nature Find

  • Campfire Safety 101

  • Whittling

7p Dinner - Food provided by TFS. Please send additional/vegan/halal/kosher needs in a small cooler.

Walking Tacos : Bag of Frito chips, taco fixings (lettuce, tomato, cheese, ground beef/chicken, sour cream, jalapeños)

8p CampFire Smores & Charades

Smores : Marshmallows, Tollhouse Cookies

9p-10p Lights Out

Sunday, Apr 13 — BIRTHDAY BOYS COLBY & SIMON CELEBRATION CAKE!

6a - (Simon) Wake / Breakfast : Juice, breakfast cake, breakfast sandwiches

7:30a Morning Exploration 

9a - 10a Parent Pickup

TFS is providing -

Tents, sleeping bags, ground pads, camp supplies, kitchen supplies, first aid kits, food

What to Bring - (label name on ALL THINGS. Put all things in duffel bag/camping pack/large back pack)

  • Mess Kit (washable plate, bowl, spoon, fork, cup)

  • 1/2 cut dish sponge

  • Flashlight/ head light

  • Sm. pillow

  • 2 Lg. Nalagene / leak proof drinking bottle

  • 1 lg garbage bag

  • 2 - gallon zip lock bags

  • 2 - qt size zip lock bags

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug Spray

  • Chapstick

  • Walking sticks

  • Small day pack/holder for water bottle & snack on hike

Keep packing very simple! Layers they put on in the evening will be the layers they put on in the morning!

All clothes in a stuff sack -

  • Layers -

  • 1 - Short Sleeve

  • 1 - Long sleeve layering

  • 1 - Sweater / Fleece/ Sweatshirt pull over

  • 1 - Jacket

  • 1 - Cap

  • 1 - Pair of mittens

  • 1 - Comfortable fitting pants - Zip bottom cargo pants are the best for this adventure!

  • 1 - pair warm socks

  • Underwear

  • Night clothes (pajamas, cap)

  • Bandana

  • Hat

  • Toiletries: Toothbrush, paste, washcloth (for washing face off at night/morning), small bio-degradable liquid soap (in ziplock), glasses case.

  • RX: Please label - Zip lock bag: Name of Camper/Medication/Dose/Time

Help them prepare for the camping experience and camping environment. We will celebrate their individuality and uniqueness, and it is extremely important to maintain safety.

PLEASE NOTHING FLAMMABLE - UNFORTUNATELY CLOAKS, LEATHER +CAMPFIRE ARE NOT PERMITTED. STUFFY ALLOWANCE IS 2 (and they must be washable). NO IPADS, ELECTRONICS OR CELLPHONES UNLESS THEY ARE USED AS COMMUNICATION DEVICES. HAIR MUST BE PULLED BACK/CAPPED FOR SAFETY.

ANYTHING VALUABLE AND IMPORTANT SHOULD STAY AT HOME.

Welcome to bring their own sleeping bag and ground pad. Please check zippers and make sure they work.

Parent Asks:

  • Please communicate the schedule early with participants. Ask questions! Show pictures of Mount Diablo. Find historical connections (maritime) of this area together. (What are Walking Tacos? What are you going to put in yours? Are you excited about this idea? It sounds pretty cool to eat Walking Tacos!).

  • Communicate this is a safe camping trip and a gentle introduction to overnight camping.

  • Reaffirm they are all ready for this overnight experience.

  • Re-enforce body autonomy and consent conversations.

  • Re-enforce body boundary respect conversations (re: touching/hitting).

  • Have gentle conversations about language expression (cussing) and calming techniques.

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