Travel

The default mode of transportation to ARML is by bus. The buses will leave from the Bay Area on the morning of May 30th and return on the evening of May 31st. Buses will make multiple stops in the Bay Area (typically San Jose, Palo Alto, and San Ramon) and a stop in the Sacramento/Davis area. Depending on the size of our team, the “bus” may include vans or other additional vehicles. This is the only officially sanctioned method of travel to ARML.

All students must travel via approved means to ARML. This is usually limited to the bus or travel with the student’s parent or guardian. Students wishing to travel with their parents, or arrange a carpool with other students and parents, should contact the coaching staff immediately at info@sfbanorcalarml.org.

Due to lack of popularity last year, we do not plan to have a Sunday morning return option this year.

ARML schedule and activities

Our schedule at ARML can change from year to year. However, here is a rough outline of what goes on during the trip.

  • Friday morning: Travel to Reno
  • Friday afternoon: Team meetings and warm-up practice; dinner provided
  • Friday evening: ARML competition begins (Team and Power rounds), followed by free time
  • Saturday morning: ARML competition concludes (Individual and Relay rounds); lunch provided
  • Saturday afternoon: ARML awards ceremony, final team meeting and awards
  • Saturday evening: Return home

What to pack

  • Clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Shampoo and toiletries
  • Writing instrument(s)
  • Board or card games (if desired)
  • Cell phone and charger
  • Spending money (to cover meals and other expenses)
  • More spending money (if desired, for ARML books and other souvenirs)
  • Frisbees, basketballs, etc. (if desired)

What not to pack

  • Calculators (they are not allowed on the competition)
  • Sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels (they are provided in the dorm)
  • Fancy electronics (due to risk of loss, theft, or damage, we recommend not bringing them)
  • Homework (finish it before you go, and have some fun on the trip!)
  • Alcohol, weapons, any illegal or dangerous items