1. Power Ranch 6th Grade Science Camp 2016
Chapel Rock
Science Camp

2. Agenda Overview – What is camp? Supervision Chaperones
Camp Schedule/Classes
Lodging
Important Dates
Q & A

3. Chapel Rock Science Camp

4. 6th Grade Science Camp will teach and engage students about:
The natural world - Having an understanding of nature inspires environmental responsibility.
Human impact on the environment - Human actions can have positive impacts on natural ecosystems.
Ourselves and our relationships with others – Learning to live and work in a community are important life skills.

5. Overview: Three days, two nights (Wednesday-Friday)
High interest, engaging, hands-on instructional activities led by teachers and experienced camp staff
All activities are STEM based and meet 6th grade state and national standards
Other non-instructional activities include: recreation time, cabin time, whole group skits, and campfire activities

6. Overview: Cost: Roughly $135 per student $85 per chaperone
Cost Includes: -lodging (more later about lodging) -all meals and snacks (buffet style) -all activities -transportation
-tuition to the Aspen Creed Outdoor School- ACOS

8. Supervision Supervision and safety are our #1 priority.
All kids are overseen by chaperones, teachers and administrators.
5:1 student: chaperone ratio
Structured schedule – 24 hour supervision and accountability

9. Chaperones: Provide constant supervision of approximately 5 students
Encourage cooperative behavior among students
Attend a chaperone training/briefing on Thursday, January 14th from 6:00-7:00 pm in the library

10. Typical Schedule Wake-up 6:30 AM Breakfast 7:30 AM Lunch 12:00 PM
Dinner 5:30 PM
Snacks between meals
Cabin time 9:00 PM
Lights out 10:00 PM

11. Sample Daily Schedule 8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9: :15 Traveling to Aspen Creek Outdoor School -Session 1
10:15-11:45 Session 2
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:15 Session 3
Activities in Groups
Small Group Recap
1:15-2:30 Session 4
2:30-3:45 Session 5
3:45-5:00 Session 6
5:00-5:30 Free Time (chaperones)
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:30-10:00 Evening Activities Evening Activities – campfires, smores, scavenger hunts, whole group skits

12. Instructional Activities:
Some instructional activities may include: forestry, nature/history hike, owl pellets, tree ring study, orienteering, topography, challenge course, low ropes, astronomy, archery, gold panning, Animals on the Prowl, campfires, Aspen Creek Trek, Owl Habitats, Earthwalks, Solarville, Water Low Down, Macro-invertebrates

13. Engage, Explore and Inspire

14. Important Dates/Deadlines:
Chaperone Interest Forms Due November 18th.
By Thursday, November 20 – Payment 1 Due if using Installments $45.00
By Friday, December 19 – Payment 2 Due if using Installments $45.00
By Friday, January 16 – Payment 3 Due if using Installments $45.00
Monday, February 2
“What to Bring” List Sent Home
Permission Form/Medication Form Due
By Friday, February 6 – All Payments Due $135.00
Wednesday, February 11 – Friday, February 13 – All Medication Due (to Health Office)

15. Important Dates/Deadlines:
SCIENCE CAMP: Students arrive at Power Ranch and report to gym at 7:30am on Wednesday, February 17th.
Chaperones arrive at 7:00am
Return from Camp- Friday, February 19th at approximately 1:30pm

16. Prohibited Items: Cell phones Cameras
MP3 players, ipods or gaming devices
Liquids (aside from water)
Pocket knives
Any item prohibited in our district code of conduct is also prohibited at camp.
Teachers will be taking pictures that will be available to students upon return.

17. Fundraising and Important News
Fundraisers
Gold Canyon Candle Sales
Tax Credit Form Q&A

18. Q & A
All of this information, including dates, will be provided to students via handouts. Copies of all information is available on Mr. Dunton’s teacher webpage.
Questions? Please

19. Thank you for attending tonight!
Please know that our primary focus during camp is student safety and well-being. Camp will be one of the most memorable and amazing experiences of your child’s life.