The Camp Pali Experience

When: February 8, 9, 10 2016

The Camp Pali Institute Program http://www.paliinstitute.com Pali Institute is an outdoor education and science camp facility situated in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, minutes from Lake Arrowhead, 90 minutes from Los Angeles Outdoor Education Science Curriculum (CA Science Standards / Grade Level) Leadership and Teamwork Evening Programs

Outdoor Education Examples Astronomy Outdoor Skills Forest Ecology Animal Survivor Day Hike Archery

Science Curricular Examples Kraken Squid Open Zero Gravity It's Not Easy Being Green (Herpetology) CSI Pali Outdoor Skills Water Quality The Energy Dilemma Freshwater Biology Aerodynamics Geology/Engineering Archaeology

Leadership & Teamwork Course Examples Ethical Leadership Balloon Rescue Community Puzzle Ground Based Initiatives Low Ropes Course High Ropes Course Rock Wall Quad Zip Lines

Evening Program Examples Karaoke Dance Night Hike Astronomy Pali Jeopardy Traditional Campfire Field Games Movie Night Building Support Slithering friends Owl Pellet Dissection

Camp Pali Goals Increased Understanding of Relevant CA State Science Standard Concepts Increased Awareness of Personal Growth Increased Awareness of Group Dynamics Preparedness and Confidence in the Camp Pali Program

Pre-Camp Logistics A. Base Camp Cost: $285 1.) Transportation and Camp (i.e. lodging, program, and food) 2.) Thank you PTA for your contribution of $ 30 per student 3.) Amended Camp Cost (before fundraisers applied) = $255 B. Fundraisers: 1.) TBD 2.) C. Forms: 1.) Permission Slip (Yellow) – Due 12/16/15 2.) Health Consent Form (Front-to-back / Blue) – Due 12/16/15 3.) Student Behavior Contract – students sign prior to attending camp 4.) Camp Pali Parent Navigation and Information memo (green) 5.) Student Packing List (white/stapled to the back of you folder)

Distributed to each student the week of April 16th Camp Balance Sheets Distributed to each student the week of April 16th Jefferson Elementary School Camp Pali Institute Balance Sheet 2016   Student: _______________________________ Grade: 5th Camp Pali Cost : $285 Includes camp costs, bunking, food, and transportation $ PTA Contribution ($30per student) Total Cost of Camp $255 $ Total Fundraising Profit Earned $ Towards the Cost of Camp: ___________ $ Camp Amount Owed: ___________ (Checks made out to Jefferson Elementary / Due by ____ to front office / Sorry, Cash is not accepted)

Camp Lodging, Groups, & Nutrition Jefferson Staff – Mr. Gara, Yoneoka, Monahan Counselors – College educated, trained, and screened employees Students Groups: 1.) Cabin Group – a.) Separate Boy and Girl cabins, restrooms, and showering facilities b.) Approximately 10-11 students per group c.) Same gender counselor in each cabin 2.) Trail / Activity Group – a.) Approximately 15 students per group b.) One Counselor/Instructor per 15 students 3.) Cafeteria / Nutrition – a.) Nut and peanut free kitchen b.) Vegetarian options are available c.) Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner

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Question and Answer Time Thank you for attending tonight’s meeting. 