Welcome to GEARS

MD 4-H NAVY STEM Camp 2016

Camp Dates: July 1 – July 9, 2016

Arrival:Friday, July1st at the Pittsburgh (PIT), Pennsylvania airport (Kings Bay 11:16 am & Naples 4:51 pm). A Garrett County School Bus #37 with drivers Deane (301-616-1453) and Wayne (301-616-8173) and Nancy (301-616-1454) will provide transportation to and from the airport and for all daily travels. They are planning to be sitting near the airport entrance by 5:15. As soon as all of you have your luggage call Deane and they will be there within 5 minutes to pick you up. They cannot come in and park in the pickup lanes so make sure everyone is ready to go when you call for them. They will pick you up outside the baggage claim area on the far end (all the way to the right) (not the end traffic enters – the end they are leaving).

Camp Contacts: Arlene Lantz (240-321-8205 – cell) (301-334-4121 – home)

Sandy Corridon (301-712-8020 – cell)

Special Needs:If your child has a disability, special needs, allergies, or other medical needs that requires special assistance for your child’s participation, please contact Arlene Lantz at

Medicines:The Navy chaperones will be responsible for all medication. Bring only the amount needed for the week. Keep in original container. Label medication with child’s name, dosage, and time to be administered. We will have basic over-the-counter medications, sunscreen, insect repellant, cough drops, band-aids, etc. There is a section on the Health Form for parents to check the items approved to take.

Forms:Please complete, sign, and return all forms electronically with your online registration at Remember to bring the original signed forms with you.

Schedule & Additional Camp Info:Keep check on our team website at

Laker Hall:Garrett College – McHenry, Maryland

  • Equipped with kitchen, living room, and bedroom (bed, dresser, and desk)
  • Features two recreation lounge areas, vending machines, laundry facilities (coin-operated) (we will provide laundry detergent)
  • Free basic cable
  • Free wireless internet access
  • Patrolled by Campus Security 24/7

CARC:Garrett College – McHenry, Maryland

  • Located beside Laker Hall
  • You will have a weekly pass to go swimming, weight room, gym in the evenings

Items to Bring:(Please put your name on your belongings)

  • Comfortable clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities
  • Swimsuit/sunscreen/sunglasses
  • Soap, shampoo, tooth brush, toothpaste
  • Light jacket, raincoat, sweatshirt or sweater (will be cool at night – in the 50s-60s at night – 70s-80s during day – some rain showers…)
  • Comfortable shoes for hiking and outdoor activities (2 pairs in case one gets wet). At least one pair closed toe shoes.
  • Camera
  • Some money for souvenirs and incidentals and activities; Herrington Manor; Smiley’s; Farmer’s Market; Rodeo; souvenirs ($50-$100)

Items NOT to Bring:

  • Follow airline guidelines for prohibited items
  • Valuables – laptops/tablets, expensive jewelry
  • Bed linens and towels will be provided (2 flat sheets, pillow case, 2 bath towels & washcloths, 1 hand towel, bath mat) per camper
  • Pillow and blanket also provided

Special Events:

ASCI Whitewater Rafting (2 hours on the water) what to wear:

·Swimsuit / Shorts / Shirt

·Windbreaker

·Sunscreen

·Sunglasses with retainer (recommended inexpensive sunglasses in case of loss)

·Tennis or water shoes -**MUST BE CLOSED TOE** - NO CROCS

Booties are available to rent for $5.00 per pair. Personal preference will dictate the necessity for comfort wear rentals and don’t forget to bring a dry change of clothes, towel, toiletries, and shoes for when you complete your river trip. Showers and changing rooms, and secure lockers are available at ASCI for your convenience. Paddling Gear: All rafters are provided with a helmet, paddle and a lifejacket (Personal Flotation Devise, PFD).

Contacts:

· Arlene Lantz – On-site Camp Coordinator

  • K-8 Math Teacher, Summer Tech Camp Teacher, 4-H Volunteer, FLL & FTC FIRST Robotic Coach, GEARS DirectorActive Member in Church
  • Email:
  • Phone: 240-321-8205 (cell) or 301-334-4121 (home)
  • GEARS Phone (week of camp): 301-746-6161

· Sandy Corridon – Maryland 4-H Military Liaison

  • University of Maryland Extension Specialist – 4-H Youth Development
  • Email:
  • Phone: 301-712-8020 (cell) 301-314-7363 (0ffice)

Departure:Saturday, July 9th from the Pittsburgh (PIT), Pennsylvania airport (you will leave Laker Hall at 2:30 am). Kings Bay has a 7 am departure time and Naples has a 4:42 pm departure time. Safe travels!