WHY OUTDOOR SCHOOL???
OBJECTIVES:
To provide academic experiences for students in an outdoor setting.
To provide sensory experiences which will help students develop
awareness of and appreciation for the interdependence of the natural
and physical worlds.
To provide social experiences for students which promote a cooperative
spirit and team building within the group.
TRAIL LESSONS: 2-3 hour trails lessons
extending 5th grade science curriculum.
LAKE TRAIL-Lessons on hydrology, succession,
natural and energy resources
WARREN TRAIL- Lessons on geology, building
forces of earth, biomes, and ecosystems
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Cooperation, Teamwork,
Sharing, Physical
Strengthening, Responsibility
FOSSIL TRAIL-Lessons on interdependence of
all living things and biomes
DAY TIME ACTIVITIES:
Team Building
Archery
Boating
Owl Pellets
Horseback
Sports
Problem solving activities that cabin groups must solve together
Develops large motor skills
Rowboats & Canoes (Life Jackets provided and required)
Dissecting, observing, analyzing prey/predator relationships
Horsemanship procedures for safety & enjoyment
Field games, volleyball, basketball
EVENING ACTIVITIES:
Games
Dancing
Scavenger Hunt
Night Hikes
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Skits
Parents:
We would like to take the opportunity to provide you with a
“packet” of information regarding Camp Classen. The Camp
Classen dates for your child will be November 14-18, 2016. If
your child is not attending camp, he/she must attend school.
We will make arrangements for him/her to be supervised in a
classroom and appropriate academic materials will be
provided. In August, your child will receive several
IMPORTANT forms that MUST be completed, signed, and
returned in order for your child to attend Camp Classen. YOUR
CHILD WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND CAMP CLASSEN
WITHOUT THE COMPLETED FORMS!
Please share any health concerns we might need to be aware
of: nighttime seizures, fear of dark, sleepwalking, bed wetting,
separation anxiety, etc. We will then pass the information on
to the cabin counselors if necessary. Medications must be in
the ORIGINAL CONTAINERS! All medicine must have a signed
doctor’s note (even over-the-counter medicine like ibuprofen).
Inhalers and Epi-pens are allowed to be carried by the child or a
sponsor on the trails. They will be kept in their backpacks.
Nebulizer machines will need to be sent if necessary and will be
kept in the nurse’s cabin. Medications must be turned in on or
before November 14, 2016.
Parents that do not attend camp ARE NOT allowed to “VISIT”
camp.
STUDENT BRING ALONG LIST FOR CAMP CLASSEN OUTDOOR SCHOOL
***Please label ALL supplies with your child’s name. Each student is allowed ONE bag plus their bedding bag.
They must be able to carry these items themselves.
DAY ONE: Pack a sack lunch and drink. (Label these with your child’s name.)
BEDDING: Place all bedding into a large trash bag (Tie a pink ribbon or blue ribbon on the bag. Also, label the bag
with your child’s name.)
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Sleeping bag or blanket and sheets to fit a twin bed.
Pillow with pillow case.
CLOTHING: (Label everything!)
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pajamas
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2 pair of shoes (Hiking boots are great!)
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shower shoes/flip flops
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8 pair of socks and underwear
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8 t-shirts
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5 pair of jeans or long pants (required on the trails)
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coat (not just a hoodie)
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sweatshirts
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1 jacket/hoodie
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1 raincoat/poncho (this is a necessity)
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hat or cap
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gloves
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robe/houseshoes/slippers
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backpack (REQUIRED)
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flashlight (REQUIRED)
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12 pack water bottles (REQUIRED)
TOILET ARTICLES
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2 bath towels and washcloths
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comb/brush
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lip balm/chapstick
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soap/shampoo
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toothpaste/toothbrush
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contact case/solution
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deodorant
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hair dryer
Sending Mail to Camp:
MAIL EARLY to assure delivery!
Student Name-Wayland Bonds Elementary
Camp Classen YMCA
RT. 1, Box 47
Davis, OK 73030
Or e-mail to KHall@ymcaokc.org
Be sure to place child’s name in subject line.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ITEMS:
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camera
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money for trading post (souvenirs etc.)
***NO VIDEO GAMES, CD PLAYERS, I-PODS, CELL PHONES, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED!***
Important Camp Classen Information
April 14, 2016, 6:00pm
1st Camp Meeting
Wayland Bonds Cafeteria
August 2016--TBA
2nd Camp Meeting
Wayland Bonds Cafeteria
September 16, 2016
Deadline for Parent Counselor Applications
September 23, 2016
Parent Counselors selected and notified
October 7, 2016
All Camp forms and money due—Make check to Wayland Bonds
TO BE DETERMINED
(Usually 2 weeks before
we leave.)
Parent Counselor Meeting
All Counselors MUST attend
Wayland Bonds
November 14-18, 2016
Students at Camp Classen
Camp Cost: $250.00
Counselor Fee: $210.00
November 14, 2016
November 18, 2016
LEAVE FOR CAMP!
Meet in the gym at 8:45 a.m. to check in.
Students arrive back at Bonds around 1:00 p.m.
Contact Mrs. Swindler at krystalswindler@mooreschools.com or Mrs. Wilson at
shawnawilson@mooreschools.com (405-735-4500) if you have camp questions.