Camp Jolt Journey on Lake Texoma

Camp JoltJourney on Lake TexomaWhere is Camp Jolt?Location- Pottsboro, Texas 75076

Distance- 103 miles north east of Watauga

Total Travel Time is about two hours

How will we get there?

What time will we be leaving and returning from camp?Students will need to arrive to school Wednesday, March 20th at 7:00 am.

Buses will be leaving at 7:30

Students will leave camp Friday, March 22th at 3:00 and will arrive back at school between 5:00-5:5:30

All students must be picked up from Watauga Elementary upon arrival from camp.

A small suitcase/ overnight bag

Sleeping Bag or Twin Sheets and a Pillow

Basic Toiletries and clothing for three days

Tennis Shoes

Flashlight

* A more detailed list of necessary items will be sent home prior to camp.

Camp Items your child will needItem NOT to bring to camp!Cell phones

Electronic device

Cameras

* We will be taking pictures throughout camp and they will be available on DVD.

Activities Your Child Will Participate InOwl PelletsHike/Monkey BridgeFossil HuntAnimal TrackingEntomology (Study of bugs)Digital GPS Scavenger HuntBirding Data CollectionMacro-InvertebratesStar PartyNight Hike/ Camp FireBirds Of Prey

How much will camp cost?

COSTThere will be approximately 103 students attending Camp Jolt this year.

Camp Price Per Student $132Transportation is approximately $3,000

Our campus thinks attending Camp Jolt is important enough that we have committed to fundraising to pay for the cost of transportation, as well as, extra camp activities and a souvenir camp DVD. FundraisingWe have several fundraising events planned that will help pay for transportation and extra camp events, etc.

Fundraising IdeasParents night outPopcorn FridaysJeans for J.O.L.T. (Watauga Staff)5th grade carnival boothsAnd many more.

Payment OptionsYou may pay for camp in full by October 15th by check or cash.

To help make it easier for you to pay for your childs camp tuition, we are breaking up the cost of the trip into 4 easy payments of $33.00.

1st payment due October 15th $33.002nd payment due November 15th $33.003rd payment due January 15th $33.004th payment due February 15th $33.00 Total Camp Cost $132.00

SCHOLARSHIPS Unfortunately, this year, there will be no scholarships awarded due to limited funding.

CAMP JOLT COMMITMENTAll commitment cards are due by October 2nd.Camp Jolt HAS to have a student count by October 5th. Camp tuition must be paid in full no later than March 1st. Refunds will only be given to students who move to another school.Refunds will NOT be given to students who dont attend camp due to discipline.How can I contact my child in case of an emergency?Call the school

Prior to our camp departure , parents will be given a cell phone number where teachers can be reached at any time in the event of an emergency.

You can also call directly to Camp Jolt

Student MailPlease take the opportunity to write your child an encouraging letter. These letters will be passed out Thursday night to students around the camp fire.