1. Camp Tecumseh Riverside School seventh grade students, staff,
parents, and High School counselors

2. Located near Brookston, Indiana…not far from Purdue country.
Camp Tecumseh
Located near Brookston, Indiana…not far from Purdue country.

3. Camp Tecumseh Lessons Language Arts (6 major activities)
Mathematics (4 major activities)
Science (7 major activities)
Social Studies (3 major activities)
Physical Education (3 activities)
These activities correspond with the Indiana State Standards for 7th grade and will be included in student grades.

4. Camp Tecumseh
High School counselors lead all the lessons and activities. They become role models.

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Supplemental
Activities

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The Black Hole

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Archery

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Mt.
Wood

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Square Dancing

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Crazy Olympics

11. Camp Tecumseh EVENING ENTERTAINMENT Mr. Jackson’s stories
Teacher and counselor skits
Top Secret

12. Student
Information

13. Camp Dates Session 1: Nov. 2- Nov. 4 Session 2: Nov. 4- Nov. 6
Lane (all periods) and Ogle (periods 2-4)
Session 2: Nov. 4- Nov. 6
Pentecost (all periods) and Ogle (periods 5-7)
Students who do not attend camp, DO attend school the dates of their camp session. They will receive a supplemental packet to work on at school.

14. Cost and Permission Slips
$ (Checks made out to RJH)
Include student name (first and last) in memo section
Do not staple check to permission slip
Turn into your social studies teacher!
NEVER LEAVE ON A TEACHER’S DESK!!

15. Other Cost Information
Permission slip must be turned in with camp fee by October 9th or BEFORE!
For funding issues, see Miss P or Mr.Cooke or
No $$ is necessary at camp, however if students would like to purchase Camp Tecumseh merchandise they may bring extra money.

16. Behavior Expectations
Behavior issues prior to camp may prevent students from attending.
All school rules (and dress code) apply at camp. (except hats)
Students who cannot follow the rules will have their parents contacted to come and pick them up AT CAMP regardless of the time of day or night. No refunds will be issued for behavior dismissals.

17. Departure Day
Students must be at school by 8:15 Wed departure time TBA
Parent rides recommended, due to the amount of gear (limit: 1 bag, 1 bedroll)
Luggage should be placed by the student’s bus number
Students should keep a copy of their bus, cabin, table, and trail group information WITH THEM.
Students must pack a lunch for the 1st day only. Disposable containers preferred.

18. What to Pack Be prepared for ANY weather, this is Indiana!
Dress in layers
Bring extra shoes – we play in the creek!
Bring OLD clothes – we sit on the ground, muddy or not!
Toiletries
Towels – warm showers are available
Bed roll or sleeping bag and pillow
NO electronics!
No food items – refillable water bottle encouraged!

19. NO Worries….
We will send out Departure Day information, Packing Lists, and Student Assignments a week before camp.
Medications and the extra medication form need to be turned into Nurse Murray the week before camp. (On the permission slip make sure you check the box in the lower left hand corner to indicate that you need a medication form.)

20. Cabin Parents Needed Background check on file
Encouraged, but not required, to supervise on bus ride
Sleep in cabins with students for supervision
Assist with some activities
$25 donations suggested
Get a cabin parent form TONIGHT
Cabin parents selected on a first-come-first-served basis, so if your student will need an adult or you want to be secured a spot, turn in a form asap!

21. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All money and permission slips are due between now and October 9th to your social studies teacher.
Camp is November 2nd - November 6th.
Everyone is expected to attend, let Miss P or Mr. Cooke know if cost is an issue.
Cabin parent forms due ASAP

22. Forms: Cabin Parent forms – HERE TONIGHT!! 
Permission slips will go home next week
Background check form on corp. website
Extra copies of cabin parent forms, permission slips, and camp FAQ are available from Social Studies teacher or guidance office.
(There is a $13 fee for background checks and it takes a few days to process. Plus, you are required to watch a bullying video.)