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Guidelines for Diabetes Mellitus
Planning for Students with Special Education Needs
Clothing and Equipment
- Please mark name on all items of clothing and equipment.
- Due to limited space, your child can bring one suitcase or duffle bag; one sleeping bag and pillow. Beds and mattresses are provided in heated cabins.
- Winter weather at Palomar can mean sub-freezing temperatures, wind, rain and sometimes snow. Your child should bring a warm jacket, hat and gloves. Send rain gear and boots if you have them.
- Do not purchase new clothing, unless necessary. Experience has shown that comfortable old clothing is more satisfactory.
What to Bring (* items are optional)
- Bedding
- Sleeping bag or 2 blankets and a sheet
- Bath towels (2)
- Wash cloth
- Pillow with pillow case
- Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Soap
- Comb or brush
- Chapstick
- Sunscreen
- Deodorant
- Shower shoes/cap*
- Personal sanitary supplies*
- Clothing
- Light, long sleeved shirt/jacket
- Heavy jacket or coat
- Heavy sweater/sweatshirt
- Comfortable shoes for walking/hiking (2)
- Long pants and a belt (2-4)
- T-shirts with sleeves (4)
- Underwear (4)
- Socks that cover ankles (6-8 prs.)
- Hat – baseball type
- Sleepwear
- Slippers*
- Bathrobe*
- Food
- Special Diet (diabetic snacks, severe allergies, religious
- Palomar Outdoor School is a nut and peanut free campus
- Equipment/Stationery
- Water bottle (recommended year round)
- Book for own reading
- Camera (disposable)*
- Stamped postcards or envelopes*
Do Not Bring:
- Cameras that have video capabilities
- Money
- Food (except Special Diet)
- Candy/gum
- Knives
- Hatchets
- Matches
- Markers
- Watches
- Jewelry
- Cell phones
- Electronics
- Hairspray
- Shampoo
- Make-up
- Curling irons
- Blow dryers
- Aerosol cans
- Flashlight
- Any valuables
Clothing that is not permitted
- Tank-tops
- Spaghetti straps
- Bare midriffs
- Low-cut or sleeveless tops
- shorts
- Capri pants
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Gang attire
