1. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 to Friday, May 12, 2017
Friendly Pines
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 to
Friday, May 12, 2017

2. Purpose of the trip team building
enhanced knowledge of environmental education
expository writing
logic and reasoning
communication
building self esteem

3. Items Provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner
(except snack & lunch on Wednesday and dinner on Friday)
water to refill students’ water bottles
cabins with private restrooms and showers
fun, fun, and more fun

4. Cost Cost of the trip=$180 per student Balance was due April 21, 2017
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.

5. Drop Off and Pick Up Info
Students need to be dropped off at Terramar on Wednesday, May 10th by 8:00 A.M. We will be leaving PROMPTLY at 8:30 A.M
Mrs. Harman and Mrs. McLuen will be waiting at the entrance to the cafeteria to check students in
You may drop your child’s medication off with our camp nurse at the door.
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 1:30 P.M. on Friday, May 12th.
Students may not ride the bus home with their luggage and sleeping bag.
All students will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m.

6. Luggage/Prepare Your Child
Prior to your arrival at Terramar, clearly label your child’s luggage with his/her name
-We suggest using a piece of duct tape and a permanent marker
When packing the bag, make sure that it is of a size and weight such that your child can physically carry it. The camp is mostly dirt so wheeled luggage may be difficult
Roll your sleeping bag and pillow up and put it in a garbage bag, labeled with tape and marker.
For many of your children, this is the first time for them to be away from home for an extended period of time. To prevent homesickness, which can ruin a child’s camp experience, send them off with a smile and an expectation that they will have the best time of their lives.

7. 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 hand-held video games or cell phones
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.

8. Safety
We operate with at least a 7 to 2 ratio of students to chaperones, not including teachers and camp staff.
Kids are instructed to remain with their chaperones at all times, and never one-on-one
All chaperones have been district volunteer trained and fingerprint cleared.
We are bringing an R.N. to handle medications and medical issues.
All teachers will be available at all times.

9. Supplies Flashlight Towel, Wash Cloth At least 2 pairs:
Hanger for towel
Reusable Water Bottle
Book for down-time
Umbrella/ Rain gear
Optional Items Brought at Own Risk
Camera – We recommend disposable camera
Ipod – Used only on the bus and in the cabins.
Cards and or a small Board game
No Electronic Games 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)

10. 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)
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 ZIPLOC BAG WITH THE CHILD’S NAME IN BLACK PERMANENT MARKER.

14. Questions
All of this information and paperwork can be found on the 5th grade website

15. 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
Guide students to write in their journal after each activity
Participate in activities with students
Work with the teachers and camp staff to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone!

16. Toxic Waste