power ranch 6th grade science camp 2016
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Agenda Overview – What is camp? Supervision Chaperones Camp Schedule/Classes Lodging Important Dates Q & ATRANSCRIPT
Power Ranch 6th Grade Science Camp 2016
Chapel Rock Science Camp Agenda Overview What is camp? Supervision
Chaperones
Camp Schedule/Classes Lodging Important Dates Q & A Chapel Rock
Science Camp 6th Grade Science Camp will teach and engage students
about:
The natural world - Having an understanding of nature inspires
environmental responsibility. Human impact on the environment -
Human actions can have positive impacts on natural ecosystems.
Ourselves and our relationships with others Learning to live and
work in a community are important life skills. Overview: Three
days, two nights (Wednesday-Friday)
High interest, engaging, hands-on instructional activities led by
teachers and experienced camp staff All activities are STEM based
and meet 6th grade state and national standards Other
non-instructional activities include: recreation time, cabin time,
whole group skits, and campfire activities Overview: Cost: Roughly
$135 per student $85 per chaperone
Cost Includes: -lodging (more later about lodging) -all meals and
snacks (buffet style) -all activities -transportation -tuition to
the Aspen Creed Outdoor School- ACOS Supervision Supervision and
safety are our #1 priority.
All kids are overseen by chaperones, teachers and administrators.
5:1 student: chaperone ratio Structured schedule 24 hour
supervision and accountability Chaperones: Provide constant
supervision of approximately 5 students
Encourage cooperative behavior among students Attend a chaperone
training/briefing on Thursday, January 14thfrom 6:00-7:00 pm in the
library Typical Schedule Wake-up 6:30 AM Breakfast 7:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM
Dinner 5:30 PM Snacks between meals Cabin time 9:00 PM Lights out
10:00 PM Sample Daily Schedule 8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9: :15 Traveling to Aspen Creek Outdoor School -Session 1
10:15-11:45Session 2 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:15 Session 3
Activities in Groups Small Group Recap 1:15-2:30 Session 4
2:30-3:45 Session 5 3:45-5:00 Session 6 5:00-5:30 Free Time
(chaperones) 5:30-6:30 Dinner 6:30-10:00 Evening Activities Evening
Activities campfires, smores, scavenger hunts, whole group skits
Instructional Activities:
Some instructional activities may include: forestry, nature/history
hike, owl pellets, tree ring study, orienteering, topography,
challenge course, low ropes, astronomy, archery, gold panning,
Animals on the Prowl, campfires, Aspen Creek Trek, Owl Habitats,
Earthwalks, Solarville, Water Low Down, Macro-invertebrates Engage,
Explore and Inspire Important Dates/Deadlines:
Chaperone Interest Forms Due November 18th. By Thursday, November
20 Payment 1 Due if using Installments $45.00 By Friday, December
19 Payment 2 Due if using Installments $45.00 By Friday, January 16
Payment 3 Due if using Installments $45.00 Monday, February 2 What
to Bring List Sent Home Permission Form/Medication Form Due By
Friday, February 6 All Payments Due $135.00 Wednesday, February 11
Friday, February 13 All Medication Due (to Health Office) Important
Dates/Deadlines:
SCIENCE CAMP: Students arrive at Power Ranch and report to gym at
7:30am on Wednesday, February 17th. Chaperones arrive at 7:00am
Return from Camp- Friday, February 19th at approximately 1:30pm
Prohibited Items: Cell phones Cameras
MP3 players, ipods or gaming devices Liquids (aside from water)
Pocket knives Any item prohibited in our district code of conduct
is also prohibited at camp. Teachers will be taking pictures that
will be available to students upon return. Fundraising and
Important News
Fundraisers Gold Canyon Candle Sales Tax Credit Form Q&A Q
& A All of this information, including dates, will be provided
to students via handouts. Copies of all information is available on
Mr. Duntons teacher webpage. Questions? Please Thank you for
attending tonight!
Please know that our primary focus during camp is student safety
and well-being.Camp will be one of the most memorable and amazing
experiences of your childs life.