Wolf Ridge Parent Meeting

Hands On LearningNature ImmersionTeam Building Curriculum FitWe’ll have fun too!

Why Wolf Ridge?

$180 per student

FundraisingScholarshipsPayment Plan

Cost

The $180 covers:All meals except lunch on the way thereWarm dorms 5-6 classes by professionals with great

equipmentComfortable bus!

That’s a Lot

Chinook BooksWolf Ridge Calendars

Fundraising

Scholarship are availableThanks to PTSA

Students must fundraise or contribute some amount towards the trip

Scholarships

We need your signed paperwork:District AuthorizationParent AgreementStudent AgreementWR Child LiabilityHealth FormScholarship Form

Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork

TURN IN ASAP

Tracking Sheet• Shows current balance• Scholarships• Paperwork • If you have a negative balance

that means we owe you money.• This can be applied to

Europe for next year!

“Class time”Free timeMeal timeDress warm and in layers! Electronics

What to Expect

Classes are interactive (some inside and outside learning for each)

Including:Trees & KeysSuperior View Hike/SnowshoeOjibwe HeritageBirdsRock Climbing

Professional and Engaging Instructors

“Class time”

Not muchBetween classes and mealsEveningGift Shop will be open one time for us

$40 for hoodies, most stuff under $20

Free Time

Delicious & NutritiousSet timeNo food in dormsAllergy/Special DietsStudents help serve food

Meal Time

7:30-8:15 Breakfast8:30-11:30 Class12-1pm Lunch1:15-4:15 Class5-6 Dinner6:15-8:45 Evening programming9-9:30 Campfire9:30pm – 6am Quiet Hours

Sample Daily Schedule

It will be cold! Insulated boots

Wolf Ridge has some really nice boots you can borrow

Wear multiple layers – as the day warms up you can take a layer off!

Dress Warm & Layers

We allow electronics on the bus rideElectronics MUST be turned in while getting

off the busElectronics will be returned when we board

the bus homeStudents caught with electronics at Wolf

Ridge will not get them back until we are at Sanford.

This includes cell phones, iPod’s, iPad’s, kindles, etc.

Electronics

Sanford teachers will incorporate Wolf Ridge learning into their curriculum before and after the trip

Reflective WritingWolf Ridge teaches to the MN Standards

ScienceSocial Studies

Academics

Students should have funMaking new friendsStrengthening friendshipsInteracting with Sanford Staff in a different environment

Fun

Students will stay in a dorm room with bunk beds.

Rooms hold 4-6 studentsStudents will get to help choose their

roommatesRoom assignments and curfew will be

enforced.

Dorms

Students divided into groups of around 15At least 2 adults per group (1 staff and 1

parent chaperone)Learning Groups will be assigned by SanfordNo changes to Learning Groups

Learning Groups

We need about 13 parents to step upPay what you can $10-180 Spend time with your child (or embarrass

them!) Without the proper number of Chaperones

Wolf Ridge won’t let us participate in activities.

Parent Chaperones

Clothing Bring plenty of dry clothes – we will

be outside getting wet. Make sure your name is on your stuff! Tennis or hiking shoes One pair other shoes Warm jacket Sweaters Changes of outer clothing Changes of under clothing Warm winter jacket Two pairs long underwear Hats and 2 pairs mittens Several pairs of socks (4-5 pairs) Snowboots *WR will have some if

needed

What to BringPersonal Gear• Sleeping bag and pillow (we will have a

limited supply of sleeping bags)• Towel, soap and shampoo• Toothbrush and toothpaste• Pajamas and slippers• Medications (must be given to Mr.

Cross or other staff)• Writing materials• Water bottle

Optional Personal Items• Flashlight• Camera• Store money (Only a small amount)• Money for lunch in Duluth ($5-10) • Sunglasses• Alarm clock

iPods or MP3 players (can be used only on bus and then are turned in to staff)

Electric appliances (hair dryers, curling irons, etc.)

Chewing gumAlcohol or drugsIf you have batteries for your camera you will

have to bring used batteries homeSnacks are not allowed in the dorms

What NOT to Bring

Sanford will have a limited supply of extra sleeping bags for students who need them.

Sleeping Bags

Sanford and Wolf Ridge both have a VERY limited supply of gloves, hats, and coats.

Wolf Ridge has some winter boots available for students who need them.

Other Gear

Questions?