1. Science Camp 2017
April 3 - April 7, 2017

2. SCIENCE SCHOOL STAFF Science school instructors are highly qualified
Two Registered Nurses (24 hours per day)
Instructor to student ratio is 1:15
Instructors sleep in the cabin w/students
10-12 MBMS teachers present

3. CLASSES Students assigned an activity group.
Students expected to participate fully in all classes at camp
The classes are aligned with the 6th grade science curriculum

4. 7:00 a.m. Rise and shine
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00-10: Class Session A
10:30-12: Class Session B
12:30 p.m Lunch/Break
1: Recreation
2:30-4:00 p.m. Class Session C
4:00-5:30 p.m. Class Session D
6:00 p.m. Dinner/ Camp Store
7:30-9:00 p.m. Evening activities
9:30 p.m. Lights out

5. BEHAVIOR Students are still in school Stress that they represent MBMS
Consequences similar to school
3 strikes policy
Make good choices
Be nice
Work hard

6. MONDAY MORNING No zero period
Bring luggage to P.E. blacktop 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Drop off luggage at assigned bus
Students go to Period 1 after the bell as usual, then we load the buses
No shorts allowed on bus, bring warm coat on bus!

7. LUGGAGE
2 pieces of luggage (one for clothes and other for sleeping bag)
Put tags on luggage
Students can bring a small backpack on bus. NO FOOD!
Students don’t need school books
Don’t forget chap stick!
Bring a water bottle

8. WHAT TO PACK?
Pali Mountain Institute located near Lake Arrowhead; elevation 5,000 ft.
Students need a warm coat!
Hiking/snow/rain boots (Uggs don’t work in snow)
Beanie, gloves and EXTRA socks!
Sleeping bag and cover sheet
Flip flops for the shower

9. MEDICATIONS Fill out Pali medical forms online
Camp will give meds according to your directions
Bring medication to MBMS nurse one week before departure (3/27).
Pick up medications from nurse’s office when students return

10. COMMUNICATION Parents are encouraged to send letters early
Students can write letters home during rest time each day
Phones are not available for student use
Students are not permitted to bring cell phones!
Site director, science teacher, or RN will phone parent if there is a concern
Periodic messages from principal to e-list subscribers

11. FRIDAY RETURN Once we arrive, students may go home
Return time: 1:30- 2:30 pm
Check Mrs. Linz will send arrival updates
Pick up prescriptions from health office

12. REMEMBER NO cell phones NO iPads, Apple watches, electronics
NO food, gum, candy
Cards are OK
Camera is OK
Bring something to read (Kindle OK but not Kindle Fire)

13. Outdoor Science School Website
Additional Questions
V.P. Rose Ahrens x3002
V.P. Margot Parker x 3010