Outdoor Ed

Tuesday January 20 -
Friday January 23, 2014
(rain or shine)
Science-Based Curriculum
! Basic ecological principles
! Nature of physical world
! Identification & classification
of plants & animals
! Relationship between humans & natural world
Daily Activities
! Pond ecosystem hike
! Forest ecosystem hikes
! Garden & composting
! Classroom zoo
! Barn animals
! Low Ropes Challenge
course
Nighttime Activities
! Campfire
! Barnyard boogie
! Night hike
! Storytelling
Supervision
! Teachers & Dr. Gold
! Naturalists
! Cabin leaders
Cabin Leaders
! Supervise group of 10-12
students
! Hike, eat & bunk with students
! Not in own childs group
! Sign up soon!!

! Cabin leader orientation in late
October
! Leadership training by Walker
Creek staff upon arrival at camp
Special Considerations
Medicine:
Labeled with name,
dosage & prescription
Put in school office on
departure day
Communication:
Pack stationery & stamps
in childs luggage
! Write letters to your
kids, insert, seal, and
deliver in manila
envelope
(provided)before
departing.
Day of Departure
! Tuesday January 20, 9:30 am
! Tie sleeping bag & luggage together, or put in large bag.
Label all items!
! Students carry backpack & lunch on bus
! Drop luggage in the MPR near teachers name
! Students will be taking a bus, parents can be luggage
drivers and stay for lunch and hike the first day.
Packet Contents Now Online
Due: 12/5
! Travel emergency care
! Student behavior contract
! Student health form
! Dietary questionnaire
! Student catalog order from (optional)