Aims Of Camp: The role of a camp is to use the outdoors to not only enrich the curriculum, but to provide opportunities for personal growth and social development. To this end the camp will have the following learning objectives for the students: To build confidence and self esteem through a range of outdoor activities To foster respect and care for the environment To develop respect and concern for others while participating in physical activity To assume responsibility for setting own goals and evaluating performance To participate effectively as a member of a team or group To develop new friendships To foster increasing independence

Activity Rotations There will be two parents responsible for an activity group of children. Activity helpers will be required each day to operate the parent- instructed activities. Activity helpers will be inducted into these activities early on their arrival to camp. For safety reasons, adult helpers may be asked to belay. They will be taught by an instructor how to do this and will be supervised. At the end of each activity, all groups will rotate to a new activity station.

Instructors Trained instructors are provided for the instructed activities. They have radios to assist with communication between groups should any accidents occur. Each instructed site will have safety equipment relevant to the activity.

Possible Camp Activities Instructor Lead Activities Zip Line 3 Wire Fly Kiwi (Ropes Course) Archery Cat Walk Climbing Wall Kayaks Water Slide Rifle shooting Jacob’s ladder Parent Lead Activities Grass Karts Orienteering Initiatives Night Activities Eeling Glow worms Marshmallow toasting and sing along Nightline Jump Jam Games – dodgeball, magic potion

Accommodation There are 12 Dorm style cabins which sleep 11. These each have their own shower and toilet. A new building has been constructed since our last visit so we can accommodate 150 – 160 people. These means some adults will be sleeping ‘Marae’ styles in one of the halls.

Meals The camp is fully catered. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Morning and afternoon teas are also provided. The camp cooks will cater for dietary requirements (allergies, vegetarians) but not fussy eaters! On the first day a packed lunch is required for the journey there.

Travel Travel is by bus A stopover in Whanganui for lunch. Students with travel sickness must sit up the front. On way home afternoon tea stop in Whanganui. Arrival time home is approximate. May meet back at Mazengarb Park.

Health Needs Medical forms sent home prior to camp Medicine distributed by an assigned teacher Travel sickness medicine before leaving and one for the return journey. Bedwetting/sleep walkers

Equipment Morning tea and packed lunch required for first day. Required Gear sleeping bag or a sheet and duvet pillow and one pillow case pyjamas underwear towels (at least 2) Toiletries Warm clothes – sweatshirt trousers or track pants warm shirt or thermals socks T shirts Shorts 2 pairs walking shoes (one pair fully enclosed) waterproof raincoat or jacket ($2 shop poncho) togs/swimming gear sunhat – wide brimmed torch water bottle sunscreen plastic bags to put wet and dirty clothing in small day pack (school bag is OK.) pegs insect repellent (cream or roll on only) Rain poncho Optional Gear sunglasses camera wetsuit & water shoes

Phones There is no cell phone coverage at Vertical Horizon. There is a landline which is used in emergencies only. Students are not to take valuable items on camp.

Behaviour/Expectations Normal school rules apply Specific camp rules discussed and taught to the children. Extreme poor behaviour choices can result in students being sent home at the parents cost.

Cost Full cost is approximately $250 without any fundraising. Please us if you have any further questions.