Teachers and Coordinators

Student List: Save a copy of one of these two versions of the Excel Student List to your computer. Fill out the list with all relevant information. The more information you put in the comments section, the better able we are to place students. Email the completed Student List at least three weeks prior to your scheduled camp date. 

• Student List (Excel)
• Health Screening Checklist (PDF)
• Support Plan for Students with Special Needs

Student Health Form

Print enough copies of the Student Health form double-sided on pink paper for each participating student. Send home to students’ parents/guardians to be completed and signed. Once completed and returned to school, mail them to Cuyamaca Outdoor School at least three weeks prior to your scheduled camp date. 

• Student Health Form (PDF) 
• Cuestionario de Salud  (PDF - Español) 

Medication Authorization

Print enough copies of the Student Health form double-sided on white paper for each participating student who will be bringing prescription medication or their own non-prescription medication/vitamins/supplements. Send home to be completed and signed by both a parent/guardian and a physician. Here are the Instructions for Completing Medical Authorization Form.  Bring this form, along with the accompanying medication/s, to Cuyamaca Outdoor School and deliver to the Health Center upon arrival. 

• Medication Authorization (PDF) 
• Forma de Autorización para Medicamentos  (PDF - Español) 

Special Dietary Requests/Needs

Any student who requires special meals and/or meal accommodations (except vegetarians and vegans) must complete the Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations form. Parents may contact our Child Nutrition Supervisor directly to discuss meal plans  

• Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations (PDF) 
• Declaración Médica Para Solicitar Comidas Especiales Y/O Adaptaciones (PDF - Español) 

Packing List

Please review the packing list with your students before sending it home. There is no cell phone coverage at Cuyamaca, so students should not bring a cell phone. 

• Student Packing List  

Work with the camp coordinator and your colleagues to complete the Student List that will be sent to camp four Mondays before your trip. Include information in the comments section that you think may be helpful for student placement in the cabin and trail groups, such as students who should be kept together, students who should be separated from each other, and any other information that you think will help our staff ensure a successful experience for your students. 

To help you prepare for your own needs during the week, here are a few helpful tools: 

• Sample teacher schedule (Coming soon)
• Teacher packing list 
• Map to Cuyamaca Outdoor School 

• Sample Student Schedule 
• COVID-19 FAQ (Download PDF)
• Health Services FAQ 
• Special Dietary Needs and Allergies FAQ 

Fundraising Ideas

Here are some ideas for raising money to send children at your school to Cuyamaca Outdoor School or bring one of the outreach programs to your campus. 

The My Journey Through 6th Grade Camp video, created by a Cuyamaca Outdoor School alum, is an excellent tool to help your students prepare for their week at Cuyamaca Outdoor School. You can also show this Tour of Cuyamaca Outdoor School video to your students to help familiarize them with the camp. 

Use our COS Virtual Visits videos to start the conversation with your students about some of the science concepts we’ll be learning during the week, as well as how to promote mindfulness and positive communication skills. 

COS Virtual Visits: The Great Cuyamaca Science Adventure [display] 

COS Virtual Visits: Thoughtful Communication Practices [display] 

Encourage students to check out the Cuyamaca Outdoor School Home Edition video series after their trip to find ways to connect with nature at home.