May 4 – 6, 2016 Did you sign in?

Time  Leave at 4:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 4  Return at approximately 8 P.M., Friday, May 6

Classes at camp  Beach Bound – water cycle, currents, waves, and weather  Jetty Rocks – adaptations of plants and animals in harsh intertidal environments  Kelp Connections – discover how ocean animals and humans use kelp every day  Beach Afternoon – Play on the beach and swim in the ocean.

Classes at camp  Estuary Exploration – Learn about tides, zones, and explore the largest coastal estuary in So. CA.  Sea Survival – Variety of outdoor survival techniques.  Teambuilding – build self-esteem, group cooperation, communication, and trust.

Cabins  Students will be placed with at least one of their friend choices.  Once cabins have been assigned there will be no changes.  Cabins sleep 12 to 16 people.  At least 2 chaperones will be present in each cabin.

Required Forms  District permission slip.  Just the bottom half.  This form must be turned in completed.

Required Forms  Field Trip Medication Consent Form  ALL medications in pharmacy provided container.  This is for a teacher to provide medication (aspirin, Dramamine…) on the bus—if needed.

Required Forms  YMCA Camper Health History Form  Dietary Restrictions noted here.  This form must be completed and turned in.

What to bring  We will post a link to the packing list on Mr. Chapman’s Website – in case yours is misplaced.  Most important items: sleeping bag and closed-toe shoes.

What to bring continued…  Students may bring personal electronic devices, such as phones.  These items will be left in cabins while students are at classes during the day.  We are NOT responsible for damage to or loss of any such items.

Meals  The food is fabulous at Camp Surf!  Meals are served family style.  Please make sure any dietary restrictions have been noted.  There has never been a case of starvation at camp…

Behavior  Students are so involved with learning, while having fun, there isn’t time for anything else.  Students making poor choices, if ever such a thing would happen, will have a “time-out” from camp activities.  Poor behavior at camp will be treated just as it is at school. Severe behaviors = Parents will need to come get child from camp.

Questions?