Everything you need to know
About Camp Mythik

Greetings!

Powerful forces that lay slumbering all winter are stirring, preparing their return to the mortal world. Let’s get your brave demigods ready to join us at Camp Mythik and face challenges greater than ever! We’re counting on you, mortal guardians, to ensure your hero’s success! Here is what you need to make the magic easier.

Embark on a mythical journey as you explore the rituals of drop-off and pick-up, what to pack, rainy days, and more. This is your key to unlocking the secrets of a legendary camp experience.

Meet Your Camp Director

Taconic Outdoor Education Center

Timothy Ling

(he/him/his)

What to bring?

Demigod's
Packing List

REMEMBER TO LABEL EVERYTHING

Pack like a demigod, heroes are always prepared!

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • We recommend packing your demigod’s belongings in a medium-sized rolling suitcase, hard trunk, or duffle bag.
  • They will need enough items for the full week since there will not be general access to laundry.
  • Please include your camper’s first and last name on all belongings.
  • Clothes and shoes can get muddy during our adventures. Please pack some spare reusable or large Ziploc bags for any wet or muddy clothing or shoes.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS:

  • Your camp-issued sword
  • Your Camp Mythik T-shirts
  • 1 set of extra long twin sheets OR
    a sleeping bag
  • 1-2 pillows
  • 1 blanket
  • 2 shower towels
  • 1 pair of sandals or water shoes
  • 1 pair of sneakers
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap,
    deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, hair comb
    or brush, shower caddy) (enough for 1 week)
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • 1 battery-powered flashlight
  • 1 small, light backpack
  • 1 laundry bag
  • 1 reusable water bottle
  • A book (or two or three?)! We will be
    encouraging reading before bed!

CLOTHING:

  • 7-10 pairs of underwear
  • 7-10 pairs of socks
  • 1 swimsuit (for boating and on-land
    water activities)
  • 2 pajama sets
  • 1 raincoat
  • 1-2 sweatshirts
  • 5 additional T-shirts
  • 4-5 pairs of shorts
  • 3 pairs of long pants
  • 2 long-sleeved shirts

Please pack light layers – although the summer in NY can hit the 90s, cooler evenings and changing weather is likely.

MEDICATION:

  • If your child needs to take medication daily or has allergies, contact the staff ahead of time.
  • Medication must be handed directly to either a bus counselor or the Health Supervisor upon drop-off.
  • Medication information can be updated by contacting info@plato-learning.com and through updating your CampSite profile.
  • During bus pick-up, we will be collecting medications.
  • For individuals who will be dropping their demigods off directly at Camp Mythik, our health supervisor will be collecting medications.
  • Please ensure all medication is labeled with its original bottle in a Ziploc bag with the camper’s name and dosage information clearly printed on the front.
  • Any fast-acting medication can be stored with the camper.

EXTRA ITEMS:

  • A piece of home (photos, notes, stuffed
    animals, etc.)
  • Stationary
  • A journal
  • Extra books
  • Cards or small games to play during
    down time
  • Disposable or digital camera (no data or
    Wi-Fi access allowed).

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

  • Cell phones
  • Video game devices
  • Video- or Internet-capable iPads, laptops, iPods, Apple watches
  • Valuables (jewelry, cash, etc.)
  • Camping knives or real weapons of any kind
  • Lighters or matches
  • Tobacco products, marijuana, illegal drugs, or alcohol
  • Food items – all food will be provided unless otherwise arranged

We are a tech-light zone — only digital cameras and non-video music players are permitted.

Drop-off
& Location

Discover the sacred grounds of your demigod’s camp, where you’ll find all the essential details for safely delivering and picking up your hero.

 

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Taconic Outdoor Education Center, Cold Spring, NY

  • Location/program: Camp Mythik
  • Address: 75 Mountain Laurel Ln, Cold Spring, NY 10516

Transportation:

We will be providing a bus that will pick up campers at the Cadman Park Plaza Entrance in Brooklyn, NY on the Monday of each camp session (June 24th, July 1st, July 8th).

For families sending their camper on the bus:
8:00 AM – Campers arrive at the Cadman Plaza Park Entrance to board the bus
8:30 AM – Bus departs Cadman Plaza Park Entrance for the Taconic Outdoor Education Center

Families are welcome to drive their camper to the Taconic Outdoor Education Center if they would prefer.

For families dropping off directly at the campsite:
Arrive at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center by 11:00-11:45 am

Arrival: 

  • The Mythik bus is scheduled to arrive at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center by 11:00 AM on Monday morning and return to the Cadman Plaza Park Entrance by 11:30 AM on Saturday morning.

Transportation:

We will also be providing return transportation for interested families! The Mythik bus will drop off campers at the Cadman Park Plaza Entrance in Brooklyn, NY on the Saturday of each camp session (June 29th, July 6th, July 13th).

For families sending their camper on the bus:
9:00 AM – Bus departs the TOEC to return to Brooklyn, NY
11:30 AM (Approx.) – Bus arrives at the Cadman Plaza Park Entrance

Families are welcome to pick up their camper directly at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center if they would prefer.

For families picking up directly at the campsite:
Arrive at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center at 9:15 AM

Arrival:

  • The Mythik bus is scheduled to arrive at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center by 11:00 AM on Monday morning and return to the Cadman Plaza Park Entrance by 11:30 AM on Saturday morning.

HEALTH FORM

  • All Mythik campers must have a Health Examination Form on file from within the last 12 months BEFORE THE START OF CAMP.
  • You can access this form in your CampSite Parent Dashboard in the Forms tab. There, click your camper profile and you’ll be taken to a page that shows you any forms that still need to be filled out.
  • Please upload all forms on your CampSite profile.

 

FAQ

For a comprehensive list of our most frequently asked questions, please click here.

 

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