Waskowitz Outdoor School Residential Environmental Education at Historic Camp Waskowitz

Important Things To Know Your student is attending outdoor school, not “camp”. They will be engaged in activities designed to help them develop skills in: Math Science Language arts Social Studies Music Art Physical Education Social/Emotional learning All school rules and behavior expectations apply. Approximately 2500 students attend Outdoor School at Waskowitz every year. The vast majority have an incredible, even life changing experience!

moments and rainstorms. Waskowitz Outdoor School — 4 Day Week — Time Schedule Please note: Times in bold followed by “TR” (Teacher Responsibility) indicates blocks when teachers are responsible for their class. Day One Day Two (CEDAR RIVER WATERSHED DAY)   Day Three (OUTDOOR LUNCH DAY) Day Four 10:30 am—10:50 Arrive at Waskowitz 7:00 am Reveille 7:35 Fire Drill students & teachers to the flag 7:35 Flag Raising 7:00 Reveille 11:00 Lunch at the River (Teacher meeting in Teacher’s room) 7:40 Teacher/Leader Meeting 11:30 Dismissed to the Barn 8:00 Breakfast 7:50 Breakfast 11:45 Orientation 9:15-12:15 Instructional Block (TR) 9:30-3:30 Instructional Blocks (TR) Outdoor Lunch Day 8:50 Clean up, Luggage Out & Teacher Meeting 12:30-12:50 Teacher/Leader Meeting 12:15 Cabin Time 9:30-10:15 Class Meeting (TR) 12:50 Cabin Time Teachers move in and prep for the first instructional block 12:25 Lunch Cookout or Sack Lunch by class 10:15 Closing Ceremony—sit in class groups 2:00-4:30 Instructional Block (TR) 1:45-4:30 Instructional Block (TR) Instructional Block ends at 3:30 (TR) 3:30 Showers and Skit Prep 10:50 Lunch 4:30 Cabin Time 4:30 Recreation 4:15 Cabins dismissed to Council Hall for Storytelling/Leader Meeting 11:15 Dismiss to Busses 4:40 Flag Lowering 4:50 Flag Lowering 11:30 Depart Waskowitz 5:00 Dinner 6:30-7:15 Class Meeting (TR) Leader Meeting 6:30-7:00 Class Meeting (TR) 6:10-6:45 Cabin Time: Finish showers & Skit Prep 7:15 Folk Dancing rotates with Cabin Time and Showers (meds given by nurse) 7:00-9:00 Teachers’ Choice Night (TR) Meds by Teachers 6:45 Skits and Songs 8:45 Cabin Time: Prep for campfire Meds by Teachers All times are approximate to meet the needs of various groups, seasons, rainbows, teachable moments and rainstorms. 9:00 Campfire 9:00 Cabin Time and Showers 9:40 Cabin Time 9:45 Cabin Time Touchstone Ceremony 10:00 Lights Out 10:00 Lights out

Waskowitz: Logistics and History Built in 1935 as a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. Now owned and operated by the Highline School District. Located approximately 45 min. from the South Seattle area, just outside of North Bend off of I-90. Home to cutting edge Outdoor and Environmental Education for 71 years!

Life at Waskowitz: Cabin Groups Boys cabins are girls cabins are separate. Comfortably hold 10-12 students per week. Bathrooms are in the same building. Focus on respect, communication, and teamwork. Supported by High School student leaders, in addition to adult staff supervision at all times.

High School Leaders Waskowitz Environmental Leadership School Students One Week Leader program All leaders receive multiple days of training designed to prepare them to be positive role models, ensure safety, and provide an incredible and fun learning community for 6th grade students. Sophomores and up

Life at Waskowitz: Class Groups Classes work together in exploring the outdoor environment. Sample CORE lessons: Case of the Disappearing Log GPS Water Ecology

Class Groups Continued Personal Projects Class Meetings Journaling S’Mores by the campfire And many other activities!

Life at Waskowitz: Food and Meal Programs Three large and varied meals a day Do not send extra food with your student For details review the website found at: www.highlineschools.org/Pa ge/3020 Please contact us directly and/or attend our open house if you have additional concerns Meal programs, provided by staff, teachers and high school leaders after each meal

Health and Well Being Send only necessary medications. All medications must be recorded on the provided Medical forms, and require your Doctor’s signature/consent. Medications must be in their original container. A registered nurse is on- site or on call every day. All staff have CPR and 1st aid training. If illness occurs, you will be notified to transport your student home.

The Role of Parents/Guardians Make sure your child is prepared for their entire week. Important items to send with your child include a rain coat with a hood warm hat sturdy shoes sleeping bag or blankets A complete supply list will be sent home with permission slips. Sending many additional and or unnecessary items make moving packing, and unpacking more difficult for your student. If your students lacks something important, we will loan them the needed items to ensure that they are comfortable and safe. We know that you will miss your child while they are attending Outdoor School, but please support us in letting them take these very first steps toward independence. Let them be physically and emotionally present for an awesome week at Waskowitz!

Strategies For Success! Read ALL information that comes home with your student. Talk with your child’s teacher about your questions and concerns. Attend a Waskowitz Open House. Details at: https://www.highlineschools.org/Page/3019 Remind your student that this is still school. Communicate your positive support to your child. Communicate your student’s personal issues with their teacher (bed wetting, separation anxiety, picky eating).

Questions and Answers For more information on the Waskowitz Outdoor School Environmental Education program, please refer to your Parent’s Brochure, and written information sent home with your child. Contact your student’s teacher. Refer to our website at: https://www.highlineschools.org/Page/181 Call the Outdoor School Office at 425-277- 7195