Early Morning on Possum Kingdom Lake

What is Camp Grady Spruce? Camp Grady Spruce is a tradition in Northwest ISD. Fifth graders travel to an Outdoor Education Learning Center where children learn through hands on experiences and are engaged and inquisitive about their surroundings.

Camp Goal Our camp goal is to help students understand and experience the relationship between themselves and their environment, strengthen social relationships, and enhance their real-world experiences!

But…What Is it? It is “School in the Woods” Students learn various concepts that encompass all of the major academic areas including Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, and Social Studies throughout both daytime and evening activities.

 November for Sendera Ranch Elementary  September for Thompson Elementary  Depart approx. 8:00 AM  A Sack Lunch is required on the first day  Arrive back at Sendera/Thompson on the final day in time for 2:50 p.m. dismissal  Students must arrive/depart by car only

More Camp Information  All meals are provided, except the sack lunch on the first day. Send a completely disposable lunch with your child the day we leave.  Cabins have bunk beds. Each child has a separate place to sleep, bathe and use the restroom.  Teachers and chaperones participate in all activities.

Camp Activities These activities are just some of the fun things your children will experience: –Daytime activities Hike up Johnson’s Peak Explore Devil’s Island (Boat Ride!) Canoeing / Lake Study Compass / Orienteering / Archery –Nighttime activities Star Lab / Night Hike Hayride / Campfire stories / S’mores

What does it cost? $ / student for three days and two nights. This includes room, meals, and all activities $ / chaperone We are always looking for positive role models to serve as chaperones for the students!!! Ms. Acosta if you are interested in serving as a chaperone for Camp!

Chaperones  Chaperones manage the cabin. They also eat meals in the dining hall, participate in all activities and sleep in the cabins with the students.  All chaperone decisions are made at the discretion of NISD staff members.  Chaperones must have an approved background check and go through training.  Chaperones will attend a mandatory training one evening in September to go over rules and expectations  Please contact Ms. Acosta if you are interested in being a chaperone! 

What do I need to know? Dates: September (Thompson Elementary) Dates: November (Sendera Ranch Elementary) Cost: $160/student, $125/chaperone Mandatory Parent Meeting in Early September: –Turn in forms and $50 deposit –What to pack –Detailed overview of camp itinerary –Medical concerns –Departure/arrival procedures Please contact Ms. Acosta if you are interested in being a chaperone for Camp!