Monday, May 7, 2012 to Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Friendly Pines Monday, May 7, 2012 to Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Purpose of the trip team building enhanced knowledge of environmental education expository writing logic and reasoning communication building self esteem
Items Provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner (except snack & lunch on Monday and dinner on Wednesday) water to refill students’ water bottles cabins with private restrooms and showers fun, fun, and more fun
Costs Cost of the trip=$160 per student Balance was due April 20, 2012 Tax credits may be used toward the payment for the Friendly Pines field trip. Refunds will be given for emergencies and for students that do not meet the point requirement.
Drop Off and Pick Up Info Students need to be dropped off at Terramar on Monday, May 7th by 7:15 A.M. We will be leaving PROMPTLY at 7:45 A.M. All students and chaperones need to have a sack lunch and snack for the afternoon of the first day We plan on returning to Terramar by 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 9th. Please make arrangements to pick up your child at this time. All students must be picked up by 4:00 P.M.
Rules No candy, gum, or food is to be brought by the students with the exception of a sack lunch and one snack for the first day. Students and chaperones will not be allowed to leave the campgrounds After “LIGHTS OUT”, no student may leave the cabin without a chaperone. AT NO TIME will the boys be allowed in or near the girls’ cabins. AT NO TIME will the girls be allowed in or near the boys’ cabins. Students must PROMPTLY obey all directions given by the chaperones. No put-downs. Cabins will come up with a shower schedule (required by all students). Participate in all activities (“Try”). If you are having a problem – tell an adult. No cabin switching. Be considerate and courteous to everyone. No pranks or practical jokes. Students will not be allowed to bring boom boxes, T.V.s, or hand-held video games. Consequences for misbehavior include time-outs, grounds clean-up, and loss of privileges. IF A SERIOUS BEHAVIOR PROBLEM OCCURS, THE PARENT WILL BE CALLED TO COME PICK UP THEIR CHILD, REGARDLESS OF THE TIME. (This means if your child leaves the cabin at 3:00 A.M. without a chaperone, you will be called at 3:00 A.M. to come pick him/her up.) FOR EACH CHILD’S SAFETY, WE MUST ENFORCE THESE RULES AND CONSEQUENCES.
Supplies Flashlight At least 2 pairs: Towel, Wash Cloth Hanger for towel Reusable Water Bottle Book for S.S.R. Umbrella/ Rain gear Optional Items Brought at Own Risk Camera – We recommend disposable camera Ipod/MP3 – Used only on the bus and in the cabins. Cards and or a small Board game No Electronic Games of any kind are allowed!! No Cell Phones of any kind are allowed!! At least 2 pairs: jeans/ sweatpants/ shorts Sweatshirts/Shirts Undergarments/extra socks pajamas Long Underwear Heavy Winter Jacket/Coat Tennis or hiking shoes – 2 pair minimum (no sandals) Shower Shoes Soap and Shampoo Toothbrush and Toothpaste Deodorant Comb/brush Chapstick/Sun Block/Sunglasses Mittens/ Ear muffs/ Caps/ Scarf Pillow, Sleeping Bag or Sheets & Blankets(in a plastic bag w/ name)
Additional Information Each student will be required to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They are going to be very busy and we don’t want sick children. If your child has a food allergy, please let your child’s homeroom teacher know in writing, if you haven’t done so already. All students will be expected to participate in all duties and activities. If your child has any physical limitations that would prevent full participation, please let your child’s homeroom teacher know in writing, if you haven’t done so already. We will bring each student’s pink health emergency card with us. If this card is not up to date, please stop by the nurse’s office and update it as soon as possible. The camp EMERGENCY phone number is (928)445-2128. Friendly Pines Camp Ground 933 East Friendly Pines Road Prescott, AZ 86303 REMEMBER–IF YOU WILL BE SENDING ANY MEDICATION WITH YOUR CHILD, IT MUST BE SENT, WITH THE RELEASE FORM, THE MORNING OF THE TRIP. ALL MEDICATION MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND IN A ZIPLOIC BAG WITH THE CHILD’S NAME IN BLACK PERMANENT MARKER.
Chaperones Attend a volunteer training session Must go through the fingerprint screening Ride the bus to and from camp Must stay on Friendly Pines grounds at all times Willingness to work with all fifth graders Chaperone students to and from activities at camp Eat with the students during mealtimes Chaperone evening events Sleep in the room with the students Guide the students in problem-solving Work with the teachers and camp staff to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone! Chaperone cost is $50.00 Attend a 15 minute informational meeting right after this meeting.
MON. TUES. THURS. WED. 1:00- 2:30- 4:00- 8:00- 9:30- 11:00- Color Red Team Building Kiva Low Ropes meadow Quick Critters tennis court Ropes Course meadow Owl Pellets patio O’Deer tennis court Lanyard blacktop Kickball field Bridge Building Wagonshed Hike down the hill Blue Green Yellow Purple Orange
Questions All of this information and paperwork can be found on the teachers’ websites