Suggestions on What to Bring to Camp:

Water - campers are walking around camp all day as well as being very active within their activity blocks. 
     Water is a necessity for all campers so they stay hydrated.  (click here for tips on summer hydration)

Snacks - campers at Sterling Woods become very hungry during the day and often snack from
     activity to activity.  Some snacks suggested are fruit, vegetables, pretzels and/or other healthy
     snacks campers enjoy.

Sneakers - all campers must wear sneakers during camp.  Sterling Woods is very woodsy with many 
    tree roots and rocks on the ground.  Sneakers are the safest footwear.

Socks - extra socks are always a key item to pack.  Socks can easily fall out of back packs while walking
     or changing in the locker rooms.

Suggestions on What NOT to Bring to Camp:

NUT PRODUCTS - all Greater Beverly YMCA summer camps are NUT FREE...this includes peanut butter 
     almond butter and any other nut product.  Please check labels on all food carefully, as many of our
     summer camps have children with allergies.

Soda/Juices - soda and juices that are not 100% fruit juice can actually de-hydrate a child while being
     active.

Cell Phones - the Sterling Woods Camp Office has a phone in which all counselors can use to contact
     families, or families can contact Sterling Woods.  Cell Phones can easily get lost or ruined at camp.

Pokeman Cards - these toys can easily get lost or ruined at camp.

Video Games - campers will be very busy every day with daily activities and have no time to play video
     games.  These devices can also get lost or ruined at camp.

Expensive Accessories - it is suggested that any beach towel, pool goggles, lunch boxes, sweatshirts,
     backpacks and even sneakers worn or sent to camp is relatively inexpensive.  This is if these
     things are lost or ruined they can easily be replaced.

Billing Information

Camp balances must be paid by the Thursday prior to the week a camper in enrolled to attend.  Also,
all paperwork needed for a child to attend camp must be handed into the Sterling Center by the
Thursday prior.  Paperwork needed is as follows:

• Camp Enrollment Packet
  Physical documentation from pediatrician
• Immunization record from pediatrician
• Camp Handbook
  

Sterling Woods / Camp S.T.A.R. Contact Information

Sterling Woods Camp Office (Mat Beaver, Jon Powers or Liz Cronin)
     978-927-6855  ext.1240

Mat Beaver - Sterling Woods Camp Director
     978-479-2133 (emergency direct contact)

Jon Powers - Camp S.T.A.R. Coorindator

Lorigan Sudak- Youth, Family & Camp Director
     978-564-3929 (office direct line)
     978-479-1351 (emergency direct contact)