Fifth Grade Camp Nov. 9-11, 2016 Sky Ranch

Sky Ranch- Van, Texas

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Who is attending? Approximately 100 students 24 chaperones All four 5th grade teachers Mrs. Miller or Dr. Ivey, and Nurse Stageberg

Luggage/ Bed Roll Pajamas Jacket/ sweat shirt Label everything!!! Closed toed shoes A pair of jeans or long pants Extra change of clothes Extra socks to prevent blisters Extra pair of tennis shoes No more than $20 (Hide it well!) Label everything!!! Bedding for a twin bed or a sleeping bag Pillow Clothing for 3 days Personal toiletries- shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb Towel and washcloth

Backpack Label everything!!! Sunglasses Flashlight Full water bottle (or camel pack) Bug spray Pencil Sunscreen Hat/ Bandana

DO NOT Bring!!! IPods/ MP3 players/ cell phones Items for pranks- toilet paper, silly string, etc. More than $20 Any item that is forbidden at school

How are cabins decided? Each student will complete a card with the names of three friends that he/she would like to bunk with at camp. This will be completed during science class. Each student is guaranteed one friend from the list, however; we try to accommodate as many friends as possible. Cabins will be announced the morning of Nov. 9 before we leave for camp. Chaperone children will be in a cabin with their parents unless they are the opposite gender. For instance, the mom of a boy will be in charge of a cabin of girls, but her cabin with be grouped with her son during the day.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 Make sure your luggage is labeled with your first and last name. This should be a large label, such as a strip of tape. Students should report to the white top (community room/ Science Lab if weather is inclement) by 7:45 AM with your luggage and backpack. As students enter, they will drop their luggage off at their cabin. Be sure to get a cabin label from your chaperone. Students will then report to the gym (with their backpack) until a 5th grade teacher picks them up. When the bell rings, all parents will be asked to leave except for chaperones. We will load busses beginning at 8:20 and leave at 8:30.

While at Camp: Recreation Time Orientation We will attend four classes: Limnology Forces in Nature Expeditions Orienteering Recreation Time Café Sky Camp Store Various Outdoor Activities Zip-line Evening Activities: Night at the Livery Campfire/ Funology

Friday, Nov. 11 Students will be released based on the note included in their camp packet. If plans change, please call the office. Please be patient during dismissal. Our focus will be keeping students safe. At this time, students will be dismissed to parents from the courtyard. Any changes to this plan will be communicated in advance through e-mail, Twitter, and/or phone tree. We will be leaving Sky Ranch by 11:30 PM. Expected arrival at school is 1:30-2:00 PM. All students will be required to help carry luggage to the piles in the courtyard between the building and gym. Chaperones, please make sure that you sign your child out before you leave.

Medications All medication must be turned in by Friday, Oct. 28 at 3 pm. Medicine must be in the original container. A form must be completed for each medication that your child needs to take at camp. The forms should be brought to school with the medication. All questions should be directed to Mrs. Wier, the school nurse. Joanna_Stageberg@allenisd.org

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