Outdoor Education Program: North Bay Camp 2017-2018 Bonnie Branch Middle School

Facts-in-a-Flash Trip Dates: October 2 – 4, 2017 Purpose: Environmental and Character Education Trip Location: North Bay Camp, North East, MD Website: www.northbayadventure.com Point of Contact: Anne Cavanaugh (410) 313-2580

Facts in a Flash Each year in middle school students complete 25 hours of student service learning which is a requirement for high school graduation. Students will fulfill their 25 hours of student service learning through their Outdoor Education experiences and through participation in lessons presented by North Bay at Bonnie Branch Middle School before and after the trip.

Required Paperwork All forms are due between September 11 – 15, 2017 Permission Slip (required) Payment Form (required) Cabin Wish List (required if attending) Medical Information Form (required) Parent/Guardian Consent and Release Form (required) Medication Form Only necessary if medications will be needed Prescription Over-the-counter Must be completed by the doctor All forms are due between September 11 – 15, 2017 Permission Slip/Payment Form/Cabin Wish list are located on the same sheet (front to back) The Cabin Wish List is on the back of the payment form, Please read everything carefully. If you turned any forms in already besides the chaperone sheet, teachers gave them back to students.

Trip Financing Total Cost of the Trip: $165.00 Fundraiser: Joe Corbi’s Packets distributed on August 31st Orders must be submitted between September 1 – 11. Each item sold will earn the student $5 toward defraying the cost of their trip Pick-up date: October 25 from 3-6 pm in Room 38 September 14: Balance sheets will be distributed based upon Joe Corbi sales. Balance payments must be submitted Sept. 11 - 15

Trip Financing There are options for payment of the $165.00. If you receive FARMS assistance, please contact Dr. Drew Cockley, BBMS Principal, ASASP!!! Paying online is suggested and preferred

Chaperones 15-20 chaperones are needed during the whole trip. If interested, complete the chaperone form and send it in to your Ms. Cavanaugh on or before by September 15. Chaperones will be notified and confirmed before September 27th. No charge for chaperones.

North Bay Camp

Camp Layout

Interactive Map http://www.northbayweekend.com/property.asp

Environmental Program In line with the voluntary state curriculum Hands-on Emphasis on research Trans-disciplinary: Integrates math, reading, language arts and social studies objectives

Possible Adventure Activities Zip Lines Indoor/Outdoor Rock Climbing Walls Ropes Course Kayaks Giant Swing Perceived risk vs. actual risk

Dining Hall Food Served Family-style Students responsible for setting up and cleaning up after meals Special dietary needs must be documented on the Health Form and the staff will do their best to meet these needs. .

Free Time Activities Socialize in the lodge Organized activities in the gymnasium Organized outdoor activities Frisbee golf course Snack bar/gift shop

North Bay Cabins Each cabin holds 8-9 students and 1-2 parents Cabins have full bathrooms Air conditioned/heated Linens provided

Evening Activities in the Theater

The End Thank you very much for coming out to learn about our Outdoor Education program. We hope to see your child (and maybe you) at NorthBay camp on October 2. If you have any questions, we will be happy to take them.