End-of-Year Camp at
YMCA of the Rockies at Estes Park!
March 16, 2015
Dear McAuliffe Families,
We’re gearing up for our end of year camp at YMCA of the Rockies at Estes Park during the final week of
May! Sixth grade students will attend the camp from May 26-28. They’ll enjoy camp activities such as
hiking, a ropes course, archery, free play time, and campfire time during the evenings. YMCA counselors
will lead all activities, with parent and staff chaperones assisting.
Camp Presentation Night – Monday, April 20th
We’ll share more detailed information about departure times, packing lists, and what to look forward to at
camp during our Camp Presentation night at McAuliffe on April 20th in the auditorium. Please be
sure to attend with your student. Please bring your signed forms and payment to our Camp Presentation
Night.
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6:00-7:00pm for 6th grade families
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7:15-8:15pm for 7th grade families
Forms to fill out and return to McAuliffe with payment
We need all families who intend to send their student on this camp trip to read and return their signed
forms by April 20th. You can bring payment & paperwork with you to our Camp Presentation Night or
return it to Mrs. Pittman in the office. This includes:
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Student Interest Form (white paper)
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DPS Parent/Guardian Release and Agreement and Consent to Emergency Treatment (green)
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Durable Power of Attorney for Medical Care for Off Campus Trip (blue)
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YMCA of the Rockies Outdoor Education Student Liability Release (yellow)
In addition to the above forms, if your student takes medications at school and has already submitted the
corresponding Student Medication Request Release Agreement, that same form will transfer for use at
the camp. If your student will need to take medication they do not normally also take at school, you will
need to pick up a Student Medication Request Release Agreement from the office, sign it and have
your doctor sign it, and then submit this to either the school nurse or to Mrs. Pittman in the office.
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Cost of the camp and financial assistance
The total cost of the 3 day 2 night camp, including all camp activities, food, lodging, and transportation to
and from the camp on coach buses is $175. Families may make payment by check (to ‘MIS’) or cash. We
would love all students to join us regardless of financial status. Please contact Mrs. Pittman to make
arrangements for partial or full assistance for the cost of your student’s trip if you need financial
assistance.
Optional Horseback Riding
In addition to the “all-inclusive” camp covered in the $175 cost, YMCA of the Rockies also offers
horseback riding for an additional cost. If you would like your student to go horseback riding please
indicate your interest on the attached Student Interest and Chaperone Form and submit additional
payment to Mrs. Pittman in the office in the amount of $31. This activity does require a minimum number
of participants; if there are not enough participants, your money will be refunded and your student will
take part in the free play activities during that time. There is a limit of 34 students who can participate.
Registration for horseback riding will be on a first come (paid) basis.
Buddy requests for lodging and activities
Lodging will accommodate either 4 or 5 students per room, and groups of roommates will remain together
for organized camp activities in larger groups of 15. If your student would like to request being with a
buddy in their room and activity group, please specify up to 3 preferences on the attached form. We may
not be able to honor all requests, but we’ll consider this input. Boys and girls will be in separate quarters.
Parent/Guardian chaperones
The attached Student Interest Form includes a spot for parents and guardians to sign up to volunteer as a
chaperone. All camp activities are guided by YMCA camp counselors, but we need a chaperone for every
15 students to assist counselors and help organize and look out for students during the camp stay.
Thank you for your assistance in returning all signed forms and payment by April 20th!
Sherry Beardshear (sherry_beardshear@dpsk12.org)
McAuliffe Camp coordinator
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YMCA of the Rockies at Estes Park Camp
- Student interest and chaperone form Student name: _______________________________________________________________________
Student grade: _____________
Parent/Guardian:
name: _____________________________________________________________
email: _____________________________________________________________
phone: ____________________________________________________________
My student ____ will attend camp ____ will not attend camp
If student will attend camp, please attach payment and specify the following:
1. Student’s “buddy” preferences (list up to 3 preferences):
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
2. Optional Horseback Riding (additional paid option that would occur during ‘free time’). If your student would like to go
horseback riding, please checkmark the activity below. The extra $31 payment should be added to your $175
camp/food/lodging cost. There is limited space, and spots will be assigned on a first-come (paid) basis.
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Horseback riding (add $30 to your payment): ___________
3. Scholarship Donation: To help students that may need a partial or full scholarship to attend camp, I am willing to add
the following amount to my $175 total cost.
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$5 donation_____
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$10 donation _____
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Other donation amount (please specify) _______
4. Parent/guardian chaperones: I _____ can ______ cannot chaperone at camp.
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