12/17/20151 Science Camp 2014 Questions & Answers Presented by the 5 th Grade Team: Bonnie Grumski, Deanna Hansen, Sarilyn Larchick, Kristine Lyons, Cassie Minard, Kelly Murrieta, and Ken Zarnick

12/17/20152 Science Camp November 2014 It is our goal to provide 5 th graders with a feeling of ownership in their learning. This hands-on approach is an experience that will last your child a lifetime! Camp will be at Prescott Pines in Prescott, Arizona. November 12, 13, 14 Students and adults are housed in dormitory style cabins.

12/17/20153Lodging

4 Science Camp Details: It is our goal to have every 5 th grader attend camp. Eligibility –All 5 th grade students are eligible. Behavior –If behavior is a concern a parent may be required to chaperone their child while at camp.

12/17/20155 General Information Supply List to follow Permission Slip to follow Wednesday Nov 12 th -Leave 9:00am Friday Nov 14 th -Return 2:00 –Will need to be picked up Students choose cabins Teachers choose classes

12/17/20156 More General Information There will be a nurse or two on duty Medication can be administered (must complete a form and have signed by doctor) If you are going, you can administer medication to your own child.

12/17/20157 Overview of a Day at Camp 6-7amWake-up/Showers 7-8am Breakfast 8-12pm4 Class Sessions 12-1pmLunch 1-5pm4 Class Sessions 5-6pmDinner 6:00-8:00pmSupervised activity (Parent Break) 8:00-9:00pmFree time (supervised) 9:00pmIn cabins 9:30pmLights out!

12/17/20158 Science Camp Class Classes 2 Inquiry Classes –Inquiry Activity –Survival 2 General Classes –Seatbelt safety –Lights, Camera, Action 2 Team Building / Problem Solving –Bridges –Challenge Course 6 Content Classes (simple machines) –Pulleys –Wheel and Axle –Lever –Wedge –Inclined Plane –Screw

12/17/20159 Science Camp Costs Total cost approximately $24, $4500-Chartered buses to and from camp $ Camp –Meals for three days –Cabins-3 days and 2 nights –Extra Curricular Fun Various Supplies Bridges Simple MachinesInquiry Materials Snacks and water

12/17/ How do we pay for camp? We are asking each family to contribute $200 in tax credit. –Science Camp –Junior Achievement BizTown –Halle Heart Center

12/17/ How Can I Help? Come to camp Help plan classes Help get supplies Submit your Tax Credit

12/17/ Are there any questions?

12/17/ Science Camp Meeting Act II Info for parents planning on attending camp

12/17/ Chaperone Responsibilities Must have fingerprints done –Tomorrow August 31 st at Jacobson (in MPR) 7:30-8:30 am 1:30-2:30 pm –Fingerprints at the DO TBD Commit to the entire camp Help in a class –Leader or helper Attend a “Class” meeting Cabin Parent 3-5 students

12/17/ More Chaperone Responsibilities Supervise students (safety) Role Model –School rules apply to camp No alcohol No tobacco products

12/17/ Info for Chaperones $50 cost payable to Jacobson PTO Driving up Carpool In a class (most of the time) Looking for one person “in charge”

12/17/ Classes 2 Inquiry Classes -Inquiry Activity -Survival 2 General Classes - Seatbelt Safety-Lights, Camera, Action 2 Team Building Classes -Bridges-Challenge Course 6 Content Classes (simple machines) -Pulleys-Wheel and Axle -Lever-Wedge -Inclined Plane-Screw

12/17/ Any Questions? You can also contact your child’s teacher with any further questions. Sign up –Name, child’s teacher, address, fingerprint status –Teacher will contact group to set up a meeting time.