1. 6/10/20161 Science Camp 2013 Questions & Answers Presented by the 5 th Grade Team: Cassie Minard, Sarilyn Larchick, Deanna Hansen, Kelly Murrieta, Bonnie Grumski and Ken Zarnick

2. 6/10/20162 Science Camp November 2013 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 13, 14, 15 Students and adults are housed in dormitory style cabins.

3. 6/10/20163 Some of the Lodging

4. 6/10/20164 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.

5. 6/10/20165 Science Camp Costs Total cost approximately $24,000.00 -Approximately $175.00 per student -$50 per Chaperone (Can not use tax credit) -Funding Options 1. Tax Credit $200-$400 -$175 tax credit 2. Write a check for $175 to PTO 3. Limited number of scholarships

6. 6/10/20166 What Does The $175.00 Pay For? $4000-Chartered buses to and from camp $16000-Camp –Meals for three days –Cabins-3 days and 2 nights –Extra Curricular Fun Supplies –Bridges –Simple Machines –Inquiry Materials

7. 6/10/20167 General Information Supply List to follow Permission Slips to follow Wednesday Nov 13 th -Leave 9:00am Friday Nov 15 th -Return 2:00 –Will need to be picked up Students choose cabins Teachers choose classes

8. 6/10/20168 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) Students will need to pack a lunch the first day of camp.

9. 6/10/20169 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!

10. 6/10/201610 Science Camp Class Classes 2 Inquiry Classes –Egg Drop –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

11. 6/10/201611 How Can I Help? Come to camp Help plan classes Help get supplies

12. 6/10/201612 Are there any questions?

13. 6/10/201613 Science Camp Meeting Act II Info for parents planning on attending camp

14. 6/10/201614 Chaperone Responsibilities Must have fingerprints done –August 6 th at Jacobson 7:15-8:30 am –August 13 th at Jacobson 2:15-3:30 pm –At District Office Attend on Aug 20 th 2:00 to 4:00 @ the District Office Commit to the entire camp Help in a class –Leader or helper Attend a “Class” meeting Cabin Parent 3-5 students

15. 6/10/201615 More Chaperone Responsibilities Supervise students (safety) Role Model –School rules apply to camp No alcohol No tobacco products

16. 6/10/201616 Info for Chaperones Driving up Carpool In a class (most of the time) Looking for one person “in charge”

17. 6/10/201617 Classes 2 Inquiry Classes -Egg Drop -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

18. 6/10/201618 Any Questions? You can also contact your child’s teacher with any further questions. Sign up –Name, child’s teacher, e-mail address, fingerprint status –Teacher will contact group to set up a meeting time.