Welcome 6th Grade Camp Information

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February 26-March 02Schendel

March 05- March 09

Green Meadows Outdoor School

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“The best classroom of all has no walls”

The Jack L. Boyd Outdoor School at Green Meadows is managed by the Merced County Office of Education

Since 1950, Our program has been operating in the Sierra National Forest

Where is Green Meadows?

Green Meadows is nestled in the Sierra National Forest, 2 miles from the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park in Fish Camp, California.

What You Will Need To Pack: 2 Pieces Of Luggage 1st Bag:

▪ Sleeping Bag or

▪ Blankets

▪ Pillow

▪ Extra SOCKS!!!

Luggage: 2nd Bag

Clothing:▪ Lot’s of Socks▪ Layers: T-shirts Sweatshirts Sweaters Hats and Gloves Jackets 2 Pairs of Shoes

▪ Water Bottle▪ Back Pack▪ Chapstick▪ Deodorant▪ Toothpaste▪ Shampoo▪ Towel

What to Leave at Home

Not Allowed:Money, expensive jewelry,

Candy, Food, Drinks, Canteens, Gum Shorts or Sleeveless Tops (Tube, Tank, or Halter Tops)**, and any distracting clothing. Curling Irons, Guns, Knives, Hatchets, any weapon Comic Books (unless approved by the teacher), Radios/CD Players/MP3’s etc., Tape Recorders/players, Electronic Games, Walkie-talkies/family radios, Cell Phones/Pagers Anything valuable/irreplaceable.

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Electronics Allowed:

▪ Flashlight

▪ Camera (Disposable Preferred)

▪ Watch

Green Meadows Provides:

▪ Rubber Boots

▪ Ponchos

A Typical Day at Green Meadows

• 7:00 AM: Wake Up• 7:45 AM: Breakfast• 8:45 – 9:30 AM: Recess Sign-Ups/Prepare for Class• 9:30 – 11:45 AM: Morning Class• 12:00 Noon: Lunch• 1:40 – 3:55 PM: Afternoon Class• 4:00 – 4:45 PM: Recess• 4:50 – 5:50 PM: Cabin Time (Showers, skit practice)• 5:55 PM: Dinner• 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Teacher Time• 8:00 – 8:45 PM: Evening Class• 8:45 – 9:30 PM: Campfire • 9:45 PM: Lights Out• 10:00 PM: Quiet Contest

Medications

Includes:▪ Vitamins▪ Over The Counter▪ Prescription

▪ All medications need to be in originalcontainer with originalprescription label on it.

▪ All medications will go to school nurse/ teacher.

▪ RX form is needed.

Administering Medications

▪ A nurse/EMT will be on duty 24hrs

▪ Nurse/EMT will administer medications to students at appropriate times.

Safety

▪ GMOS #1 goal is to provide Physical and Emotional safety of students.

▪ All teachers and naturalists have radios & first aid kits.

▪ Ratio of adults to kids 1:7

▪ Buddy System

▪ Showers and Privacy

▪ Cabin doors locked at Night

Cabin Leaders

▪ Are chosen based on merit, good grades, and leadership abilities

▪ Go through an extensive leadership training process.

A.C.T. Cool

▪ Attitude

▪ Cooperation

▪ Try new things

▪ 3 Agreements

3 Agreements• I will respect others and their stuff

• I will not touch others and their stuff• I will follow directions the first time

Cost$229 per student

Fundraising Events● Pretzel Chocolate Rods- Fall/Winter● McDonald's Nights- 10/03/2017 @ 5-7● Fall / Winter Grams● Applebee's Breakfast - Nov 18,2017● Fields of Ice Trees- Nov/December● Tamales 2018 -TBD( February)● Donations from local business ● Ideas?

Questions?