Welcome to Sixth Grade Camp Information Night

1. Welcome to Sixth Grade Camp Information Night

2. February 3, 4 and 5 Mark your calendars!!

3. Pali Mountain Institute 74 acres of natural mountain wilderness near scenic Lake Arrowhead off of Highway 18 A complete outdoor education program aligned with California State Standards Over 40 years of outdoor education experience

4. Pali Teachers/Counselors Function as chaperones and instructors Certified in first aid and CPR Fingerprinting and background checks on all employees Lead all classes and supervise students

5. Archery Class Learn to hold a bow and accurately launch an arrow Target practice

6. Forest Ecology Types of trees and animals that make up the forest ecosystem Emphasis on minimum impact and “leave no trace” Bark Beetle and fire L.A.W.S of Nature

7. Squid Dissection Science Dissection Laboratory Animal systems Teamwork

8. Teamwork Initiatives Students learn to work together to solve problems Team work and team building for all students

9. Ropes Course Ropes Course with high and low elements 10 different courses for students to conquer #1 Most remembered event at camp Counselors are trained ropes course facilitators

10. The BIG questions… Where will they stay? What will they eat? What should they bring?

11. Housing • Cabins • 10-20 to a cabin with 24 hour supervision • Private bathrooms • Radiant floor heating

12. Meals • Five star food • Healthy menu choices at every meal including vegetarian options • Buffet style, all you care to eat

13. Departure Day • Students drop off luggage in P.E. room • 1 duffel bag or suitcase • 1 sleeping bag & pillow enclosed in plastic trash bag, labeled with name • Students report to Homeroom Class • Buses depart at approximately 9 am

14. Daily Schedule • 7:30am - Rise & Shine • 8:00am - Breakfast • 9am-12noon - Morning Sessions • 12:15pm - Lunch • 2pm-5pm - Afternoon Sessions • 6:00pm - Dinner • 7:30-9pm - Evening Activities

15. Camp Rules & Expectations • ALL school rules apply at camp • Serious situations will warrant a parent phone call and/or dismissal from camp • Packing List Do’s & Don’t’s • No cell phones or electronic devices

16. What to pack?

17. Packing List • Warm clothes • Snow or water resistant shoes • Extra socks • Warmer jacket than a sweatshirt • Follow list provided in packet

18. Arrival Home • Depart from camp at approximately 11:30 A.M. • Arrive at Day Creek Intermediate at approximately 1:00 P.M. • Plan to pick your child up from his/her classroom the day we return from camp, approximately 1:00 P.M. • Pick up luggage on the west side of the 6th grade pods Check the school website for up-to-date information

19. Camp Forms • ESD Field Trip Forms • Pali Mountain Information Sheet • Medication Form (optional) • All completed forms and payment must be returned to Homeroom Teacher no later than January 10, 2014 • Registration packet must be complete before cabin sign-ups

20. Options • Option A - $250 by January 10 • Option B - $150 by January 10 and $100 by January 31 • Option C - $50 (Nov. 22, Dec. 6, Dec. 19, Jan. 10 and Jan. 31) • Payments can be made by cash, check, money order, EZ School Pay with credit card (don’t send cash with students to school)

21. ESD Permission Slip

22. PALI Mtn. Permission Slip

23. Student Medications • PRESCRIPTION & NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS: 1. Complete district medical form with physician’s signature 2. Turn in medical form AND medication into the office by due date in packet (January 10) • Students using Inhalers or EpiPens MAY self-carry with physician signature- medication self-carry forms are in each packet. • All forms will be sent to camp two weeks prior to session to enable camp counselors to become familiar with individual needs of their assigned students.

24. Any Medication

25. Self-Administered Medication

26. CAMP QUESTIONS PowerPoint available on DCIS website