2014 Rutherford Ski Camp

Agenda  Focus  Teachers attending  Dates of camp  Accommodation  Location of camp and surrounding activities  Gear list  Overview of the weekly programme  Questions  Rutherford building development update  Parent helpers to stay on for paperwork

Focus  Ski Camp 2014 is about developing independence, trying new experiences, being away from home, sharing space with others, getting over the pain barrier and having fun.  Learning to develop their own inner strength.

Teachers  Teachers on camp  Year 5 – Mike P, Tracy, Sarah W  Year 6 - Kate, Jo (Sharyn as a parent)  Programme at school will as per normal

Dates of Camp  Year 5- 18th-22nd August (Week 5, Term 3)  Year 6- 25th-29th August (Week 6, Term 3)

Mangatepopo Camp

BoysGirls Lounge and Drying Room Kitchen Cottage (sleeps 10)

Mangatepopo to Cambridge

Mangatepopo to Visitors centre

Mangatepopo to Army Museum

Mangatepopo to Turangi

Mangatepopo to Ohakune

DISCOVER PACKAGE  “If you've never skied or snowboarded before this is the package for you! It includes: Beginners' area lift pass at Whakapapa. Full day hire of skis, boots and poles or snowboard and boots. 1 hr 50 min Discover ski or snowboard group lesson.”

Gear  Gear list  Footwear  Ski wear  Outer wear  Hire gear

Check √ Personal Gear Check √ Ski Gear Warm winter Jacket The note: All outerwear needs to be waterproof. Polar fleece/hoodie (2) Long-sleeved T-Shirts (4) Waterproof jacket To hire: $11 Gloves, Hat, Scarves Waterproof pants To hire: $11 Track pants (at least 3) (Jeans are not suitable for on the mountain) Thermal underwear Top & Pants T-Shirts (optional) (2) Woollen Jersey or Polar Fleece Underwear (5) Warm hat (Woollen or Polar fleece) Socks (5 pair) Warm winter socks Sunglasses (0r Goggles) Essential on the mountain PJs & slippers or inside shoes Gloves – waterproof Sneakers/Hiking /Walking shoes Must have grip, smooth sole or skate shoes are not good for walking on snow Sunscreen/Lip Protection Toilet bag (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, face cloth, soap, deodorant) Small backpack (if possible) Towels (3) Cooking/Food Gear Sleeping bag & blanket (if sleeping bag is not warm enough) Food (lunch for first day) in a lunch box – essential Pillow Drink Bottle – essential Any Medication (named and handed into teacher on Monday of camp) Tea Towels x 3 Plastic bags for dirty washing Cup or mug Swimming gear (Togs & towel) Pegs (5 – 6) coat hanger (2) Torch Optional Board Games Cards

Camp OverviewMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday  Travel to ski lodge.  Track walk  Volcanic visitors centre  Skiing Whakapapa or Turoa  Hot pools  Skiing Whakapapa or Turoa  Waiouru Army Museum  Hot Pools  Travel home

Camp Overview- If not skiingMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday  Travel to ski lodge.  Track walk  Volcanic visitors centre  Amazing race in Ohakune  Tongariro River Loop Track Walk  Hot pools  Spilt in to 2 groups, one group at Turangi Swimmming complex, one group at vertical rock climbing. Then switch  Waiouru Army Museum  Trout Sanctuary  Travel home

Questions

Parent Helpers  Purpose of camp  Transport -  Programme – responsibilities (ratio)  Changes in programme  Camp – Skiing – Army Museum responsibility  Medical and safety  Code of conduct Staff/volunteer competence forms to hand out/