1. Camp Grady Spruce

2. Early Morning on Possum Kingdom Lake

3. What is Camp Grady Spruce?
Camp Grady Spruce is a tradition in Northwest ISD. Fifth graders travel to an Outdoor Education Learning Center where children learn through hands on experiences and are engaged and inquisitive about their surroundings.

4. Camp Goal
Our camp goal is to help students understand and experience the relationship between themselves and their environment, strengthen social relationships, and enhance their real-world experiences!

5. But…What Is it? It is “School in the Woods”
Students learn various concepts that encompass all of the major academic areas including Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, and Social Studies throughout both daytime and evening activities.
School rules and expectations apply while at camp.

6. November 28-30 for Sendera Ranch Elementary
Depart approx. 8:00 AM
A Sack Lunch is required on the first day
Arrive back at Sendera on the final day in time for 2:45 p.m. dismissal
Students must arrive/depart by car only

7. More Camp Information
All meals are provided, except the sack lunch on the first day. Send a completely disposable lunch with your child the day we leave.
Cabins have bunk beds. Each child has a separate place to sleep, bathe and use the restroom.
Teachers and chaperones participate in all activities.

8. Camp Activities
These activities are just some of the fun things your children will experience:
Daytime activities
Hike up Johnson’s Peak
Explore Devil’s Island (Boat Ride!)
Canoeing / Lake Study
Compass / Orienteering / Archery
Nighttime activities
Star Lab / Night Hike
Hayride / Campfire stories / S’mores

9. What does it cost?
$ / student for three days and two nights. This includes room, meals, and all activities
$ / chaperone
We are always looking for positive role models to serve as chaperones for the students!!!
Ms. Acosta if you are interested in serving as a chaperone for Camp!

10. Chaperones
Chaperones manage the cabin. They also eat meals in the dining hall, participate in all activities and sleep in the cabins with the students.
All chaperone decisions are made at the discretion of NISD staff members.
Chaperones must have an approved background check and go through training.
Chaperones will attend a mandatory training on November 3 to go over rules and expectations

11. A Typical Day at Camp
7:00 am Wake up, clean cabins, get ready for the day
7:45 Hoppers to the dining hall
7:50 Flag raising—all but hoppers must attend
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Morning activity and trail time
11:40 Hoppers to dining hall
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 Rest
1:45 Afternoon activity and trail time
5:40 Hoppers to the dining hall
5:50 Flag lowering
6:00 Supper
7:00 Evening activities
9:00 Back to cabins
10:00 Lights out

12. What to Bring to Camp 2 T-shirts
2 Long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, or sweaters
2 Jeans, sweats, or long pants
1 Shorts
3 Pairs of socks
3 Undergarments
2 Pairs of shoes for walking and comfort (one pair that can get wet)
1 Towel and washcloth
Lightweight Raincoat or Poncho
Personal toiletries (i.e. soap, shampoo, deodorant, foot spray, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
Chapstick or lip balm

13. What to Bring to Camp
Sleeping bag or one set of twin size sheets and blanket
Pillow and pillowcase
Flashlight with fresh batteries
Insect repellant
Refillable water bottle (approx. 16 oz.)
Paper and pencil
Sunglasses (inexpensive pair)
Sunscreen
Cap/hat
Day pack or light back pack
Flip flops (for shower use only, not for hikes)
Book for reading
Disposable camera, if desired

14. What to Bring to Camp
It is okay to pack extra t-shirts and some other extra items. However, don’t pack more than you can comfortably carry. You are expected to bring all of your own luggage from the bus to your cabin, so you must be able to carry your items all by yourself.
Avoid drawstring backpacks. They become very uncomfortable as the strings can dig into your arms and shoulders as you walk. Choose a backpack with comfortable straps.
Label everything with permanent marker and/or masking tape! You are responsible for keeping track of your own belongings.

15. What NOT to Bring to Camp
Cell phones
Jewelry
Radios/tape players/CD players
Curling iron
Hair dryer
Electronic games (i.e. Game Boys, etc.)
Food or snacks (all food and snacks will be provided)
Knives or other sharp items
Other expensive items (i.e. digital cameras, cell phones, iPods, etc.)

16. ALL MONEY DUE TO SRE BY NOVEMBER 4!!!!
Cost per student: $165.00
$50 deposit due by Sept. 23
Weekly payments:
September $50.00/deposit
October $16.43
October $16.43
October $16.43
October $16.43
November $16.42
TOTAL $165.00
Biweekly payments beginning when school starts
October $38.33
October $38.33
November $38.34
TOTAL $165.00
ALL MONEY DUE TO SRE BY NOVEMBER 4!!!!

17. Camp Info YMCA Camp Grady Spruce 3000 Park Rd. 36 Graford, TX 76449
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18. Medical Information

19. Questions About Camp