1. Science Camp 2013 Questions & Answers
Presented by the 5th Grade Team:
Cassie Minard, Sarilyn Larchick, Deanna Hansen, Kelly Murrieta, Bonnie Grumski and Ken Zarnick
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2. Science Camp November 2013
It is our goal to provide 5th 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.
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3. Some of the Lodging
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4. Science Camp Details: It is our goal to have every 5th grader attend camp.
Eligibility
All 5th grade students are eligible.
Behavior
If behavior is a concern a parent may be required to chaperone their child while at camp.
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5. Science Camp Costs -Approximately $175.00 per student
Total cost approximately $24,000.00
-Approximately $ 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
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6. What Does The $175.00 Pay For? $4000-Chartered buses to and from camp
Meals for three days
Cabins-3 days and 2 nights
Extra Curricular Fun
Supplies
Bridges
Simple Machines
Inquiry Materials
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7. General Information Supply List to follow Permission Slips to follow
Wednesday Nov 13th -Leave 9:00am
Friday Nov 15th -Return 2:00
Will need to be picked up
Students choose cabins
Teachers choose classes
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8. 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.
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9. Overview of a Day at Camp
6-7am Wake-up/Showers
7-8am Breakfast
8-12pm 4 Class Sessions
12-1pm Lunch
1-5pm 4 Class Sessions
5-6pm Dinner
6:00-8:00pm Supervised activity (Parent Break)
8:00-9:00pm Free time (supervised)
9:00pm In cabins
9:30pm Lights out!
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10. Science Camp Class Classes
6 Content Classes (simple machines)
Pulleys
Wheel and Axle
Lever
Wedge
Inclined Plane
Screw
2 Inquiry Classes
Egg Drop
Survival
2 General Classes
Seatbelt safety
Lights, Camera, Action
2 Team Building / Problem Solving
Bridges
Challenge Course
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11. How Can I Help? Come to camp Help plan classes Help get supplies
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12. Are there any questions?
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13. Act II Info for parents planning on attending camp
Science Camp Meeting
Act II
Info for parents planning on attending camp
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14. Chaperone Responsibilities
Must have fingerprints done
August 6th at Jacobson
7:15-8:30 am
August 13th at Jacobson
2:15-3:30 pm
At District Office
Attend on Aug 20th
2:00 to the District Office
Commit to the entire camp
Help in a class
Leader or helper
Attend a “Class” meeting
Cabin Parent 3-5 students
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15. More Chaperone Responsibilities
Supervise students (safety)
Role Model
School rules apply to camp
No alcohol
No tobacco products
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16. Info for Chaperones Driving up Carpool In a class (most of the time)
Looking for one person “in charge”
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17. 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
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18. 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.
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