April 11-12, 2013

 This program is designed to build communication, cooperation, collaboration, creative thinking, decision making, and leadership skills through hands-on activities.

Team-building & environmental education programming by Blue Ridge Learning Centers:  · High Challenge Course (participants wear harnesses and use special devices called “lobster claws” to safely connect to the course)  · Group Low Challenge Course  · Express Yourself program  · Scavenger Hunt  · Nature Art  · Earth Education

 Thursday, April 11 th : ◦ 6:15 am Arrive at J.V.Washam ◦ 7:00-7:30am Charter buses depart for Blowing Rock ◦ 10:00am Arrival at Blowing Rock Conference Center ◦ Morning Group Activity ◦ 12:30pm Lunch provided at Conference Center Cafeteria ◦ Afternoon Programs (rotations) ◦ 5:15pm Dinner provided at Conference Center Cafeteria ◦ Evening Program (Appalachian Heritage/Wildlife Ed.) ◦ 8:00 – 9:00pm Campfire Program

 Friday, April 12 th : ◦ 7:45 am Breakfast provided at Conference Center Cafeteria ◦ Morning Programs (rotations) ◦ 12:30pm Lunch provided at Conference Center Cafeteria ◦ Afternoon Programs (rotations) ◦ 3:45pm Depart for JV Washam on charter buses ◦ 6:15pm Arrive at JV Washam for pickup.

 Round trip motor coach transportation  Lodging for 1 night at the Blowing Rock Conference Center ◦ Girls in Lodge with female chaperone in each room (2 double beds per room), Boys in dorm-style lodging with male chaperones 8 beds per unit).  Four meals (2 lunches, 1 dinner,1 breakfast) at the conference center  Professionally conducted team building, environmental education program with instructors from Blue Ridge Learning Centers

 Students: $200 ◦ Jan.10 th - $50 ◦ Feb.12 th - $75 ◦ Mar.12 th - $75  Chaperones: $115 ◦ Jan.10 th - $50 ◦ Feb.12 th - $65

 Spending money for souvenirs (not needed)  Snacks for bus ride (usually donated by parents)  Drinks or snacks outside of meal package

 JV Washam & CMS permission slips (3)  Student Behavior Contract  Emergency Contact Info  Chaperone Parent Consent Form  Room Assignment Form  Student Medication Form

 Staff attending: ◦ Scott Otolski (Assistant Principal), classroom teachers, support staff  Pack for the weather, limit to one small bag  Parents are welcome to attend & chaperone a small group of 4-6 students with payment & CMS Volunteer Security Clearance (chaperones will be limited on a first come basis, when deposit is paid, based on number of students attending)

 Portable music players are allowed on bus, but no electronic games. J V Washam will not be held responsible for lost or damaged devices.  Buses have DVD players, can bring rated-G movies  Cell phones off during trip, OK to call home in evening with chaperone permission.