Please make checks payable to "Step One School" and drop off in the office.
Please follow the below link to register:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Campout Cost
The cost is $50 for overnight and $30 for dinner only per family which covers our cost to rent the site, pay for insurance and food. All registrations must be received by Monday, July 20th
Please make checks payable to "Step One School" and drop off in the office.
Please follow the below link to register:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Please make checks payable to "Step One School" and drop off in the office.
Please follow the below link to register:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Step One School Campout - Details and FAQs
EVENTS SCHEDULE
Friday, July 24th:
Friday night campers arrive. This night is very much optional and only for the few people that want to camp on their own the night before. Most families arrive on Saturday. Please make sure to bring food, snacks and supplies for your family.
Saturday, July 25th:
2:00 - 3:30pm Families arrive
4:30pm Catered Mexican Food Dinner
6:00 - 7:00pm S’mores Fire
7:00 - 8:00pm Campfire Sing-a-Long
8:30pm Quiet Time/Kid’s Bedtime
Sunday, July 26th:
6:30am Breakfast Set-Up
7:00-8:30am Light Breakfast Provided
12:00pm Park reserved to this time
We will provide a catered Mexican Food dinner (tacos, quesadillas, vegetarian, vegan options), s'mores around the campfire on Saturday and a light breakfast (coffee, juice, bagels) on Sunday morning. Everyone will need to bring dinner for Friday night (if you choose to sleepover both nights) and snacks/drinks for both days. There are several restaurants (Sparky's, Redboy Pizza etc) as well as a Safeway within a 10 minute drive of the campout.
Note: There are no AC outlets at the campsite. You should also bring your own pump if you plan to bring an inflatable mattress.
THE CAMPSITE: Bort Meadow is a 35 minute drive from Step One and occupies a large valley, the facility has a row of portable toilets, a public cooking grill, a water tap, and a campfire ring. This year no more than 8 cars will be allowed on the turn-around circle at the entrance of the meadow. Campers should come early Saturday afternoon and drop off their gear at the designated unloading/loading areas. After unloading, cars need to be moved immediately to the parking lot located 200 yards from the campsite - this is a Chabot Park requirement. No driving on the meadow is permitted. Families coming for dinner must park in the parking lot and walk over to the group area.
WEATHER CONCERNS: Should there be any surprises in the weather we will leave the latest go/no go information on the Step One message tape after 10am on Saturday (527-9021)
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: We have the park reserved between 12:00pm on Friday until 12:00pm on Sunday. The rangers request that the gate to Bort Meadow remain closed throughout our stay (otherwise the campsite will appear open to the public). The combination to the lock on the gate will be included in your Campout Bulletin. There are multiple locks, so you may have to try them to determine which one is the one associated with the Step One School Campout. As you enter or exit, please lock the gate behind you. Again, everyone must park in the parking area off the campsite once you have unloaded. There is no driving on the meadow for obvious ecological reasons.
CHOOSING YOUR SITE: Bort Meadow is more than big enough to accommodate us all. We do want to save some "play space" between the campfire ring on the hill and the eating area; please do not pitch your tents in this area.
CLEAN-UP: This isn't anyone's favorite thing to do but we all need your help to ensure the campsite is clean after departure.
ALLERGIES: Occasionally the grass in the meadow is not cut before our arrival, so those with grass allergies should be prepared.
TICK CHECKS AND POISON OAK CARE: Get into the habit of quick tick checks, especially when your child returns from play in heavy vegetation. Do a thorough check (head to toe) just before bedtime and bathtime when you return home. We have a tick remover from REI in our first aid supply kit. Danger of diseases (e.g. Lyme's disease) carried by ticks are greatly reduced by early detection and removal. Also, please be cautious about poison oak exposure. If you think you or your kids may be been exposed, we are armed with Tecnu, a product that helps alleviate the effects. Please seek aid right away in the event of a possible exposure.
WHAT TO BRING:
Here are four rules that all adults can remind the kids about:
Friday, July 24th:
Friday night campers arrive. This night is very much optional and only for the few people that want to camp on their own the night before. Most families arrive on Saturday. Please make sure to bring food, snacks and supplies for your family.
Saturday, July 25th:
2:00 - 3:30pm Families arrive
4:30pm Catered Mexican Food Dinner
6:00 - 7:00pm S’mores Fire
7:00 - 8:00pm Campfire Sing-a-Long
8:30pm Quiet Time/Kid’s Bedtime
Sunday, July 26th:
6:30am Breakfast Set-Up
7:00-8:30am Light Breakfast Provided
12:00pm Park reserved to this time
We will provide a catered Mexican Food dinner (tacos, quesadillas, vegetarian, vegan options), s'mores around the campfire on Saturday and a light breakfast (coffee, juice, bagels) on Sunday morning. Everyone will need to bring dinner for Friday night (if you choose to sleepover both nights) and snacks/drinks for both days. There are several restaurants (Sparky's, Redboy Pizza etc) as well as a Safeway within a 10 minute drive of the campout.
Note: There are no AC outlets at the campsite. You should also bring your own pump if you plan to bring an inflatable mattress.
THE CAMPSITE: Bort Meadow is a 35 minute drive from Step One and occupies a large valley, the facility has a row of portable toilets, a public cooking grill, a water tap, and a campfire ring. This year no more than 8 cars will be allowed on the turn-around circle at the entrance of the meadow. Campers should come early Saturday afternoon and drop off their gear at the designated unloading/loading areas. After unloading, cars need to be moved immediately to the parking lot located 200 yards from the campsite - this is a Chabot Park requirement. No driving on the meadow is permitted. Families coming for dinner must park in the parking lot and walk over to the group area.
WEATHER CONCERNS: Should there be any surprises in the weather we will leave the latest go/no go information on the Step One message tape after 10am on Saturday (527-9021)
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: We have the park reserved between 12:00pm on Friday until 12:00pm on Sunday. The rangers request that the gate to Bort Meadow remain closed throughout our stay (otherwise the campsite will appear open to the public). The combination to the lock on the gate will be included in your Campout Bulletin. There are multiple locks, so you may have to try them to determine which one is the one associated with the Step One School Campout. As you enter or exit, please lock the gate behind you. Again, everyone must park in the parking area off the campsite once you have unloaded. There is no driving on the meadow for obvious ecological reasons.
CHOOSING YOUR SITE: Bort Meadow is more than big enough to accommodate us all. We do want to save some "play space" between the campfire ring on the hill and the eating area; please do not pitch your tents in this area.
CLEAN-UP: This isn't anyone's favorite thing to do but we all need your help to ensure the campsite is clean after departure.
ALLERGIES: Occasionally the grass in the meadow is not cut before our arrival, so those with grass allergies should be prepared.
TICK CHECKS AND POISON OAK CARE: Get into the habit of quick tick checks, especially when your child returns from play in heavy vegetation. Do a thorough check (head to toe) just before bedtime and bathtime when you return home. We have a tick remover from REI in our first aid supply kit. Danger of diseases (e.g. Lyme's disease) carried by ticks are greatly reduced by early detection and removal. Also, please be cautious about poison oak exposure. If you think you or your kids may be been exposed, we are armed with Tecnu, a product that helps alleviate the effects. Please seek aid right away in the event of a possible exposure.
WHAT TO BRING:
- tent
- food (if you're camping Friday night), drinks (water bottles to fill up) and snacks
- sleeping bags and pads
- pillows
- lantern or flashlights
- warm sweaters or jackets for night and early morning
- earplugs (for light sleepers)
- sunscreen and hats
- insect repellent
- clothing and personal items
- washcloth or small towel for hands and faces
- plate, utensils and mugs (if desired- we will provide paper products)
- instruments to join in the campfire festivities/sing-along
- fun games to share: frisbee, nerf balls, dolls, insect nets, star charts...
Here are four rules that all adults can remind the kids about:
- Do invite other children to play with you. Don't tell other children that they can't play your fun game.
- Do play safely around campout equipment: safety ropes, cones etc. Don't move campout equipment.
- Bring safe things to play with: frisbees, dolls, whiffle balls, nerf balls etc. Don't bring or play with dangerous things: pocket knives, sharp sticks, throwing rocks etc.
- Quiet time is between 9:00pm and 7:30am. Do rest, sleep or play quietly. Don't run around and yell or disturb others.
Contact Sue (sue@steponeschool.org) or 510-527-9021
Step One Campout Map
Directions to Bort Meadow:
Follow Hwy 13 South
Exit Redwood Road, Turn Left
Follow Redwood Road approximately four miles into Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Look for sign into Bort Meadow
Turn right into Bort Meadow
Follow Hwy 13 South
Exit Redwood Road, Turn Left
Follow Redwood Road approximately four miles into Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Look for sign into Bort Meadow
Turn right into Bort Meadow
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