2. Early Morning on Possum Kingdom Lake

3. What is Camp Grady Spruce? It is the ultimate outdoor learning experience! Naturalists are on hand to guide our students through unforgettable activities and learning opportunities. Camp Grady Spruce provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities in physical science, earth science, and life science. Students learn through seeing, doing, and exploring, allowing them to build life-long memories and create anchor experiences from which they can draw upon and relate to material learned in the regular classroom throughout the school year.

4.  October 4-6, 2010  Depart approx. 8:00 AM, Mon., Oct. 4  Be at school by 7:30 am Monday morning  Arrive back at Sendera on Wed. in time for 2:50 p.m. dismissal  A sack lunch is required on Oct. 4  Students must arrive/depart by car only

5. Chaperones  Chaperones manage the cabin. They also eat meals in the dining hall, participate in all activities and stay in the cabins with the students.  Chaperones must have an approved background check and attend a mandatory training on Friday, Sept. 24.  Chaperones must follow all district rules and guidelines.  We still have room for male chaperones!!! Contact Mrs. Garcia if you are interested in attending Camp!

6. 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 Canoeing / Lake Study Compass / Orienteering Archery –Nighttime activities Star Lab / Night Hike Hayride / Campfire/ S’mores

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

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

9. 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) Book for reading Disposable camera, if desired

10. 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. cameras, cell phones, beepers, etc.)

11. Write to your camper! Students LOVE to receive “hugs” from home! Letters should be mailed one week prior to departure in order to arrive at camp by the necessary date (send by Monday, September 27). No candy or snacks are allowed to be sent due to allergies and food restrictions in cabins. Child’s Name Sendera Ranch Elementary School YMCA Camp Grady Spruce 3000 Park Road 36 Graford, Texas 76449

12. Important Reminders Before you leave tonight –$50 deposit due –Turn in all forms to homeroom teacher (The pink form must be notarized.) Friday, September 24 –All payments are due Campers: $145, Chaperones $100 –Chaperone Meeting – 5:30 pm, Room 304 Monday, September 27. –All medical forms and medication due to Nurse Cote –Send your camper a Hug from Home!

13. Notes from the Nurse Medication Forms Self administration –Inhalers –Epi-pens Parent Responsibilities

14. Monday Morning Students are not allowed to ride the bus with all of their bags and bedding so they must be brought to school on Monday and you must pick them up on Wednesday. Please drop the kids off in the car line. We will gather in the gym. We will board the bus at approximately 8:00 so please bring your child to school by 7:30 a.m. The students will make their name tags, meet their chaperones, and run through a final checklist before they leave.

15. Monday Morning Cont’d. The students will be given three name tags: One for their bag, one for their bedding (please put it in a heavy duty plastic trash bag so it doesn’t get dirty in the storage compartment under the bus) and one for their backpack. Please do not pack more than is necessary, as each child is expected to carry his/her belongings. Remember to send a sack lunch with your child.

16. Wednesday Afternoon Students are not allowed to ride the bus with all of their bags and bedding so they must be picked up on Wednesday afternoon. Please pick the kids up in the car rider line on Wednesday (around 3:00). Do not park in the bus lane before school gets out. Don’t forget to pick up your child’s medication from the nurse!

17. Attendance Guidelines Attendance guidelines are the same for camp as they are for school. If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. they will have to be picked up by a parent from camp. Student Safety and Health are the #1 priority

18. Questions About Camp

19. Questions? Camp Grady Spruce Emergency Line –(940) 779 – 3411, ext. 10 Contact your child’s homeroom teacher for additional information about camp. Contact Mrs. Garcia for more information regarding being a camp chaperone. –jgarcia01@nisdtx.org