Camp Tecumseh Information & Guidelines

1. To get started… 1. If you haven’t paid for camp yet… Pay online at E-funds Camp fee is $135 OPTIONAL Camp Tecumseh t-shirt $15 For funding issues, contact kdistler@hse.k12.in.us 2. Fill out the “Student Permission and Medical Form” and turn it in to the main office. 3. Food allergies- Submit your child’s information: https://www.camptecumseh.org/special-dietary-needs-form/

2. Camp Tecumseh

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

4. Objectives • Fulfill 7th grade curriculum • Experience outdoor education • Alternative learning environment • Hands-on learning • Leadership & mentorship for high school counselors • Provide academic role models

5. Camp Tecumseh Most of the learning is application based. Almost all lessons are hands-on and involve interacting with the varied Tecumseh biomes.

6. Lessons • Language Arts • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Physical Education These activities correspond with the Indiana State Standards for 7th grade and will be included in student grades.

7. Black Hole

8. Archery

9. Mt. Wood

10. Square Dancing and Just Dance

11. Counselor Skits

12. SESSION 1 Sept 30th- Oct 2nd (Mon – Wed) Students in: Deatley-Kapp Brown 2-4 periods

13. SESSION 2 Oct. 2-4th (Wed – Fri) Students in: Brown 5-7 Cappello

14. Accommodations • Students sleep in cabins. There is at least one adult in each cabin, and likely high school counselors. • Bunk beds and mattresses are provided – you need your own bedding and pillow. • Flush toilets and warm showers – bring your own soap and towels.

15. WE NEED CABIN PARENTS! • Need one adult in each cabin • Need at least 45 parents Eat meals with your student. Be at camp by 9:00 in order to supervise cabin. Take attendance of cabin at night before bed & make sure lights are out at 11:00. There is wi-fi available at camp

16. Meals • Food allergies- submit your child’s information here: https://www.camptecumseh.org/special-dietary-needs-form/ • All meals are served family style • Students, as well as adults, help set and clean tables

17. What to Pack • A sack lunch for your first day at camp • Be prepared for ANY weather, this is Indiana! Dress in layers • Bring 2 pairs of comfortable shoes than can get dirty – we play in the creek! Bring OLD clothes – we sit on the ground, muddy or not! (4 days worth) • Underclothing for 3 days • Sweatshirt or jacket and long pants in case it is cold. • Rain gear (raincoat/poncho) • Hat for rain, sun, or cold • Towel & Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo) • Pillow, sheets & blanket OR sleeping bag and pillow

18. Optional Items • Flashlight • Insect repellent • Camera– no phones for students at camp • Money for Trading Post • Change for snacks during recreation time

19. What NOT to Pack • Electronic equipment (cell phone, radio, mp3 player, mini TV, PSP, IPOD/IPAD and similar items). These will be confiscated in accordance with school rules. • Straighteners or curling irons– no time in the morning, few outlets (Hair dryers are allowed if they are ESSENTIAL) • Candy and Snacks • Knives – even though this is a “camping” experience, ALL school rules apply

20. Departure/Arrival Procedures

21. Departure Day • Students must be at school by 8:15 am • Parent rides recommended, due to the amount of gear (limit: 1 bag of personal items, 1 trash bag of bedding) • Luggage should be labeled with the student’s name, cabin number and placed by the student’s bus number • Students should keep a copy of their bus, cabin, table, and trail group information WITH THEM at all times! • Students must pack a lunch for the 1st day only. Disposable containers preferred.

22. Arrival Day • Buses arrive back at school for pick up between 2:00 – 2:15 pm • Students may leave school as soon as buses arrive • Please do NOT park along curb – buses will unload at that location • Students will not be allowed to use phones, please plan to pick up your student at school • Students can ride the bus home, if necessary, but rides are recommended due to luggage.

23. Adult Supervision

24. Teachers and Staff • Co-Directors Sarah Davis, Kristen Distler and Haley Richter will be at camp each day • Additional teachers will be at camp to help supervise activities • Tecumseh staff members will help direct camp activities

25. Nurse at Camp • There will be a school nurse attending camp each day dispensing all meds (except first lunch). • First day lunch dosage must go in sack lunch. Kids eat their OWN SACK LUNCH at camp (please don’t forget to pack your child a lunch)! • The nurse will be training HS counselors in specific students needs, as well as universal precautions. • For dietary concerns, please contact camp cafeteria manager, directly @ 765-564-2898

26. MEDICATIONS • If your child needs ANY medication at camp other than Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Tums and Sudafed you will need to come to the clinic to drop that off. • September 25th 3-6pm. • At that time, please do the following: • Bring all meds in original RX. bottle with only the number of pills needed while at camp to the nurse. • Bring the completed form that will come in a Skyalert the week before. Form and meds must match! Please see the nurse for the handout if you don’t have one. • It is VERY important to provide the nurse with camp RX meds! • Cabin parents may give meds only to their own child.

27. THANKS FOR COMING! • Contact Kristen Distler with questions about payment: kdistler@hse.k12.in.us • Contact Haley Richter to parent volunteer: hrichter@hse.k12.in.us • Contact Sarah Davis with questions about camp: sdavis@hse.k12.in.us