5th Grade Science Camp Information Meeting

A Tour Around the Camp

SleepingTransportation

Cabins Chow Hall

Camp Honey Creek Staff

• Retired teachers• Over 50 years of

experience in the camping profession

• Highly respected• Committed to kids

lots of learning and fun!

Adaptations Fossils and Geology Stream Ecology Earth Science HIKE Name That Tree Canoeing/Fishing Owl Prowl Astronomy Journaling Team Building YUMMY MEALS FUN Camping Experiences

Daily Activities

Registration PacketCamp Honey Creek Camper Registration/Consent and Release Form

 Camper’s Name______________________________________________ _____ I will be attending Olympia’s Outdoor Science Camp at Camp Honey Creek. _____ I will not be attending Olympia’s Outdoor Science Camp at Camp Honey Creek. (Students not attending camp will attend class, as usual, on campus.) I give my permission for the Health Care Provider to give the over-the-counter medications I have indicated in accordance with standard label directions. ____Tylenol _____Ibuprofen _____Antihistamine _____Decongestant _____Cough Medicine _____Antacid IF MEDICAL TREATMENT IS NECESSARY, I hereby give my permission to the physician selected by Camp Honey Creek staff or Olympia administrators to hospitalize, secure treatment for, give appropriate examinations to, order injections for, administer anesthesia to and perform surgery for my child as named. I UNDERSTAND AND HEREBY AGREE TO ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS WHICH MAY BE ENCOUNTERED ON SAID AACTIVITY, INCLUDING ACTIVITES PRELIMINARY AND SUBSEQUENT THERETO. I do hereby indemnity and hold harmless Summer Dreams/Camp Honey Creekand their officers, directors, agents, cause of actions, claims, losses and/or expenses, including but not limited to attorneys fees, court costs, and expenses, arising in connection with/or based on injury to or death of any persons or property, including the loss of use thereof, caused in whole or in part by any member of the Group (Olympia) or Group Leadership, regardless of whether or not cause in whole or in part by the negligence of the indemnified parties or any one or more of them. However, the indemnification shall not apply to willful misconduct committed by the Indemnified Parties. I expressly agree that this release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Texas and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. The release contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and the terms of this release are contractual and not a mere recital. I further state that I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND I SIGN THIS RELEASE OF MY OWN FREE ACT. This is a legally binding agreement, which I have read and understood. Signature of Parent/Guardian________________________________________Date___________________ Signature of Child_________________________________________________Date___________________

Registration PacketScience Camp Rules

 Camp Honey Creek, as well as JISD, requires the “buddy” system to be in place at all times. At no time is a student allowed to venture out on their own. The JISD Code of Conduct and Olympia 5th grade rules and expectations will be in effect throughout the week at Camp. Students will be using a variety of equipment for science and other activities while at Camp Honey Creek. Students must follow directives relating to the equipment and activities for their own safety and the safety of others. SHOULD A STUDENT NOT COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE SCIENCE CAMP RULES, THE PARENTS WILL BE CALLED TO PICK UP THAT STUDENT. Student Signature_________________________________________________________Date_________________  Parent Signature__________________________________________________________Date_________________  

 Camp Honey Creek Water Activity Permission Form

 One of the activities in which the students participate is canoeing. Each student will wear a life vest and there will be a lifeguard present. Please indicate below whether or not your child has permission to participate.   My child, __________________________________________ CAN CANNOT participate in canoeing while at Camp Honey Creek.    Parent Signature ______________________________________________Date _______________________

Registration PacketSPECIAL HEALTH FORM FOR SCIENCE CAMP

  Student Name__________________________________________________________________ Please indicate if the student named above has any medical conditions which the staff should be aware of: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Medication currently taking including dose and frequency:____________________________________________________________  Allergies: Food/Drinks _______yes _______no If yes, please specify:_____________________________ Wasp ________yes _______no Bee ________yes ________no Poison Ivy ________yes _______no Fire Ants ________yes _________no Other ____________________________________________________________________ Physician’s Name ______________________________ Phone #_____________________________

If your child is taking prescription medication, you will need to come to school and discuss it with the nurse BEFORE THE TRIP so that arrangements for dispensing the medication can be made. If the condition is a “high maintenance” concern, the parent is encouraged to attend camp with us for their own peace of mind, as well as ensuring your child continues necessary treatments appropriately. Parent/Guardian (Please print) ___________________________________________________ Parent signature ___________________________________________________ IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE BA ABLE TO CONTACT PARENTS ANYTIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY DURING SCIENCE CAMP. Please provide contact information below: Home phone _____________________________ Cell 1: _____________________________  Work phone _____________________________ Cell 2: _____________________________

Registration PacketPARENT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

 Student’s name________________________________________ Teacher_______________________________________________ For Camp to be successful, we depend on Parents to help chaperone students. We will need parent volunteers to attend camp each session. Two parents will be assigned to each cabin with approximately 14 students. Any parent selected* to chaperone must complete the district mandated Volunteer Training class. There is a $60.00 charge for parents attending to cover lodging and food. If any parent needs to attend specifically to take care of their child’s medical needs, please inform your child’s teacher. Likewise, if your child is a high needs student, we encourage their parent to attend to ensure the appropriate care for their child while at camp.  I would like to volunteer for the ____________Girls’ session (Oct. 26-28) ____________Boys’ session (Oct. 28-30) *As much as we would like all our parents to attend, space will not allow it. Parents who have been selected to chaperone will be contacted by Oct. 5.  Parent’s Name __________________________________________________ Phone # __________________________________________________  Email Address __________________________________________________   _____ I have attended the District Volunteer Training.

REGISTRATION PACKET DUE

9-30-15

WHAT TO BRING TO SCIENCE CAMPStudents will be outside most of the time and should bring clothes that can get dirty and wet. To protect their legs during hiking and being out “in the wild”, jeans are recommended. When canoeing or fishing they may wear modest shorts. T-shirts are appropriate for our different activities, and they will need one for each day. No bathing suits may be worn.

_____Bring one of the following: One sleeping bag OR 2 single bed sheets and 1 blanket_____Bring one pillow and pillow case

The following should be placed in one small piece of luggage or backpack that the student can carry:_____ 2 towels and washcloths_____soap, comb/brush, toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant_____1 sweater, sweatshirt, or jacket (in case of cold weather)_____baseball cap_____1 pair of pajamas_____2 pairs of socks for EACH day (4 pairs)_____1 pair COMFORTABLE tennis shoes_____1 pair old shoes for getting wet_____underwear for each day_____1 flashlight with good batteries_____1 water bottle with tight fitting lid_____rain poncho (can be purchased at dollar store)_____sunscreen_____plastic bag for any wet items returning home

Optional Items:_____disposable camera_____flip flops for us in the cabin/shower ONLY_____rubber bands for pony tails

Please bring a sack lunch for the first day!

* Snacks, food, gum, or candy

* Cell phones, Radios, CD players, electronic toys, or other electrical equipment (i.e. iPods)

* Sandals, slippery shoes

* Weapons of any kind

* Expensive belongings

WHAT NOT TO BRING

A note about cell phones…

Science Camp T-Shirts

2015-2016

$10 CASH ONLY

Let the learning begin…

Girls: Oct. 26-28Boys: Oct. 28-Oct. 30

Get ready for a GREAT TIME!

Camp Honey Creek, here we come!