What to Expect at Rock Eagle

Dates and Times

June 22-26 (Monday – Friday) Depart at 8:00 A.M. from Tattnall

County High School Begin arriving at 7:30 A.M. Monday

morning Return Home at 2:00 P.M. Friday

Rock Eagle Located in Eatonton, GA adjacent

to the Oconee National Forest 1,428 acres of forested land 110 acre lake

Housing

Cabins have separate bedrooms for children

20 total (8,8,4) Adults are in C room Daily cabin cleanup Win Thunderbird

Packing for Camp At least 7 outfits “Play clothes” are fine For girls – Rock Eagle policy – 1 piece

swimsuit only Shoes (no flip flops!)

2 pair tennis shoes1 pair water shoesExtra pair

Transportation and Luggage

School Bus Luggage will be transported on trailer No loose items, please Label everything WELL

Rock Eagle or Bust!!!

Packing for Camp Toiletries Insect repellant Dirty Clothes Bag Disposable Camera recommended Sheets or sleeping bag Towels and wash clothes Beach or pool towel – labeled well Water Bottle

Food

Eat Drink plenty of water Snacks

Prepare to Stay Away from Home

Usually day is packed Let spend night away if they have not

Money Needed

Monday’s lunch money has been included in your camp fee and we will give to you on Monday when we stop for lunch prior to arriving to Rock Eagle

Canteen money for each day (few dollars per day)

DO NOT send excessive money to camp Use envelopes!!!

Red & White String Daily Schedule

Breakfast and clean up Morning activities – special interest* Free time Lunch Recreation Afternoon activity – major interest* Free time Cottage Time Dinner

Major InterestHike to moundIndian SkitArts and Crafts

Special Interest Canoeing HOP! Health is our Pledge Elective

○ Choose from Archery, Entomology, Conservation, Forestry, Lake Ecology or Herpetology

Blue String Daily Schedule

Breakfast Workshop Workshop Lunch Activity Workshop Workshop Milk Cottage Time Dinner

Workshops/Activity Low RopesHigh RopesSailing Lake EcologyClimbing WallArcheryHOP! (Health is Our Pledge)ArcheryCanoeing

Blue String Packing for Camp

Day pack with the followingClean, dry t-shirtBeach or pool towelWater BottleWater shoesSunscreen

RECREATION TIMEPool 1 (New Pool)

Pool 2 (Water Slide)

Other Recreation Options Include:

Swimming

Putt-Putt

Basketball

Canteen (Gift Shop)

Evening Activities

Nightly tribal meetingTribe T.B.A.

Monday - Skit Tuesday - Trivia Wednesday - Variety Show Thursday - Pageant

Code of Conduct Must sign and review Summary

No profanityNo fightingNo illegal substancesReview Board if needed

Discipline

Signed by child and parents Will be reviewed Must follow Violation = departure from

camp at parent’s expense

Security

Security guard on duty Camp nurse present Health Information Form

Over the counter medsPrescription meds

Phone Calls Parents should not:

Call the camp to find out if the county has arrived safely

Expect a call from the camper during the weekExpect to call the camp just to check on their childSend cell phones with their child to camp

Parents should expect to:Leave a voice mail if they call the camp after

business hoursHave important messages delivered to an adult on

the same day they call. (Mrs. Lesli cell – 912-805-4068)

Remind

Helpful Hints

Do not bring personal items that have value (real or personal): clothes or jewelry.

Pack essential items only Do not bring boom boxes,

cellular phones, CD players & CD’s

More hints…..

Parents will be responsible for damages to facilities at Rock Eagle.

Tattnall County 4-H is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen items.

Don’t Forget

A GREAT ATTITUDE

See you June 22ndSee you June 22nd