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      3. Preparing for Your Summer at Talisman Camps

     

    Preparing for Talisman Camps

    There is a lot to do as you prepare for camp!  Here are resources to help you:

    Talisman Parent Handbook 2019

    Our Parent Handbook is packed with useful information you will need about opening and closing days, homesickness, food policies, laundry, schedules and more. Feel free to download or print it and use as a reference.

    MEDICATION PACKAGING

    CampMeds logo

    Get signed up to have your child’s medications (prescription and over-the-counter) packaged for easy and mistake-free administration by our staff. We require the use of CampMeds as a safety measure for all of our campers. CampMeds packages medications in individual packets by time of administration, each printed with the camper’s name, date of birth, date and time to give meds and dosage, pill number and pill description.

    CampMeds Info Letter                                                Sign up for CampMeds

    PACKING LISTS

    Base camp programs Packing List
    (for Foundations, Sight, Insight and Young Adults)

    Session 4 Packing List

    Krewe Packing List

    Teen Adventure Programs:

    Hook & Tackle Packing List

    Quest Packing List

    Caves & Climbing Packing List

    Tri-Adventures Packing List

    TOBA Packing List

     

    PARENT SEMINAR SIGN-UP

    Talisman hosts a parent seminar for all camp parents the day before the end of your child’s camp session, during which we explain our philosophy and practices, giving you tools for home and school that can help your child continue  to succeed.

    Sign up for Parent Seminar

    Talisman Online Camp Store – Unique Gifts for the Holidays! 

    Holiday Camp Store

    VISITING CAMP

    If you would like to visit us prior to your session, please call to schedule an appointment.

    For Directions, see the MAP to Talisman

    PLACES TO STAY IN THE AREA:

    Some of these locations are a little further away from camp but are closer to Asheville and surrounding areas.

    Mountain Lodge of Flat Rock
    Off exit 53 on I-26. Has a small pool, complimentary breakfast and cocktail hour.
    828-692-3523, www.mountainlodgeflatrock.com

    Holiday Inn Express

    Conveniently located off exit 53 on I-26
    828-698-8899, toll free 800-holiday, www.hiexpress.com/hendersonville

    Highland Lake Inn, Flat Rock
    A wide variety of guest options and lots of activities in a beautiful country retreat setting
    828.693.6812, toll free 800.635.5101, www.hlinn.com

    Cabin Fever, Saluda
    7 cabins for rent
    828.749-9811, toll free 800.767.RENT  www.killarneyhouseinn.com

    Econo Lodge, Hendersonville
    828.693.8800, toll free 866.254.0637  https://www.choicehotels.com/north-carolina/hendersonville/econo-lodge-hotels/nc153?source=gyxt

    The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, Asheville
    800.438.5800 www.groveparkinn.com

    Inn at Biltmore, Asheville
    800.624.1575 www.biltmore.com

    Haywood Park Hotel, Asheville
    800.228.2522 www.haywoodpark.com

    THINGS TO DO:

    Biltmore Estate – America’s largest home, with beautiful gardens and grounds.
    Asheville, NC   800-411-3812   www.biltmore.com

    Green River Adventures – guided inflatable kayak trips down a beautiful mountain river.
    (Talisman family discounts!)
    Saluda, NC 800-335-1500  www.greenriveradventures.com

    The Gorge Zipline – unique adventure through the trees of the beautiful Green River Gorge.
    Saluda, NC 855-749-2500    www.thegorgezipline.com

    Burntshirt Vineyards – local vineyard with wine-tastings and tour (pet friendly!)
    2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC 828-685-2402   www.burntshirtvineyards.com

    St. Paul Mountain Vineyards – local vineyard with wine-tastings.
    588 Chestnut Gap Rd, Hendersonville, NC 828-685-4002  www.saintpaulmountainvineyards.com

    More ideas in Asheville: Romantic Asheville website

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