The Dirty Classroom March 29 – April 1, 2016

 Day of Departure  It is best to be on campus close to 7 AM in order to verify that all paperwork is accurate and accounted for  Student temperatures are also taken at this time  We will leave Costa Mesa around 8:15 AM  Travel time from Davis is about three hours  The camp is located near Big Bear  Angelus Oaks, CA  Elevation circa 6,750 feet

  Sleeping Quarters: Students will be lodging in dormitory style cabins.  Cabins are divided by gender  There will be about 8-12 cabins, students per cabin on average  Each cabin is administered by one or two counselors who remain in the cabin for the evening  There are external bath facilities near the cabins  The camp has a centrally located Dining Facility where all students gather for meals Camp Nawakwa: Amenities

  Students are subdivided into co-ed instructional groups  Each group has the same counselor for the duration of the stay at the camp  There are two basic categories of activity:  Instructional – Learning about Science based topics, e.g. Mountain Formation and Geology, Biosphere  Sports/Challenges, e.g. Archery, Rock Wall Climbing Camp Nawakwa: Activities

  Students will need to bring clothes for four days in the mountains including both warm and cool weather attire – There may be snow this year!  Shoes should be suitable for hiking which they will do frequently  All toiletries necessary for the four days including chapstick  Sleeping Bags and pillows  Any important medication  Cameras are recommended: Disposable preferred  NO CELL PHONES! Preparation

  The camp will ask us in advance if there are any specific health or dietary concerns for students that will be attending.  They have trained staff capable of handling most medical issues.  The menu factors for common food allergies and there are vegetarian options  Allergies must be medically recognized and known before going to camp  The camp cannot accommodate finicky preferences Dietary & Medical

  The cost of the camp is a combination of the fees charged by High Trails as well as the cost of transportation via bus from Costa Mesa.  We anticipate that the total cost will be approximately $275 per student for four days.  Payment Information - We ask that payment be made by Monday, March 1. If using a check, make checks payable to N-MUSD.  Payments can be made in installments, please discuss with Mrs. Flores or office personnel. Camp Costs