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Lorado Taft. 2014. What is Lorado Taft?. Outdoor education facility Affiliated with NIU District 13 has attended for many years. Location. Oregon, Illinois Approximately 1-1/2 hours away from Bloomingdale Located in a state park, overlooking the Rock River. Typical Schedule. Flow of Day

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  1. Lorado Taft 2014

  2. What is Lorado Taft? • Outdoor education facility • Affiliated with NIU • District 13 has attended for many years

  3. Location • Oregon, Illinois • Approximately 1-1/2 hours away from Bloomingdale • Located in a state park, overlooking the Rock River

  4. Typical Schedule • Flow of Day • Wake up • Breakfast 8:00 am (Hoppers @ 7:30) • A.M. classes • Lunch 12:00 pm (Hoppers @ 11:30) • P.M. classes • Dinner 5:30 pm (Hoppers @ 5:00) • P. M. activities

  5. Outdoor Education Native Americans Instincts for Survival Pioneering Birding Orienteering Indoor Education Tin Punch Art Classes Erickson Teachers Ms. Albig Ms. Paoletti Mrs. Gillaspie Ms. Koerner Mrs. Ortner Mrs. Atchison Mr. Ryan Mrs. Borsellino Mrs. Miller Mrs. McGuckin

  6. Night Activities • Alpha Wolf • Night Hike • Campfire • Games/Stories • Refreshments

  7. Dates to Remember Wednesday, October 22, 2014—Friday, October 24, 2014 • Leave Wednesday, October 22nd • Arrive early (by 8:00 a.m.) • Students check in at the stage • Parents help pack • Board buses at 8:20 a.m. • Arrive at Taft between 10-10:30 a.m. • School will send a blast message that we arrived • Return Friday, October 24th • Board buses after lunch • arrive Erickson approximately at 2:00 • Parents help unpack the luggage

  8. Rain Gear Gym Shoes (2) Light Gloves (2) Hat(s) Clothing for 3 days Dress in layers for the weather MUST have long pants for daytime and nighttime classes Sleeping bag/Pillow Jacket Towels/Washcloth (2) Toiletries Deodorant Disposable Camera Medications A Book Card Games Pencil (for journal) Bug Spray What to Bring… Necessary Items

  9. What NOT to Bring… Unnecessary Items • Food and Drinks • Cell Phones • Laptops • Flashlights IPODs/MP3 Players and other electronic devices may be brought for the bus rides only. Be sure that names are ON the items.

  10. Accommodations • Clarkson (North/South) • Open room • Minimum 2 adults with each group • Bunk beds • Dorm style bathroom with 3 showers, 4 toilet stalls, 3 sinks • Heckman • Apartment style • Approximately 6-8 students to a room • Showers/ Toilet/ Sink set-up • Bunk beds in rooms

  11. Meals • Served Family Style • All you can eat of most items • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Snacks • Special Diets (please let us know)

  12. Hoppers • Rotate among students, most do it one time, some do it twice • Set tables before meals • Run for food at meals • Help serve food • Clean up after meals

  13. Possible Meals at Lorado Taft

  14. Snacks (p.m.) • Popcorn • Chocolate Chip Cookies • Rice Krispie Treats • Juice/Milk

  15. Medical • We handle all medications • Medication will be turned in on Wednesday before leaving. • We need a release form from parent • Nurse on duty during the day • Nurse is on call 24 hours a day

  16. Cost • $118.00 per student • (covers Taft costs and craft items) • Due by Wednesday, October 1st, along with the permission slip and health form.

  17. This will be a great learning experience!!

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