1. Outdoor Education Program: North Bay Camp
Bonnie Branch Middle School

2. Facts-in-a-Flash Trip Dates: October 2 – 4, 2017
Purpose: Environmental and Character Education
Trip Location: North Bay Camp, North East, MD
Website:
Point of Contact:
Anne Cavanaugh (410)

3. Facts in a Flash
Each year in middle school students complete 25 hours of student service learning which is a requirement for high school graduation.
Students will fulfill their 25 hours of student service learning through their Outdoor Education experiences and through participation in lessons presented by North Bay at Bonnie Branch Middle School before and after the trip.

4. Required Paperwork All forms are due between September 11 – 15, 2017
Permission Slip (required)
Payment Form (required)
Cabin Wish List (required if attending)
Medical Information Form (required)
Parent/Guardian Consent and Release Form (required)
Medication Form
Only necessary if medications will be needed
Prescription
Over-the-counter
Must be completed by the doctor
All forms are due between September 11 – 15, 2017
Permission Slip/Payment Form/Cabin Wish list are located on the same sheet (front to back)
The Cabin Wish List is on the back of the payment form, Please read everything carefully. If you turned any forms in already besides the chaperone sheet, teachers gave them back to students.

5. Trip Financing Total Cost of the Trip: $165.00 Fundraiser: Joe Corbi’s
Packets distributed on August 31st
Orders must be submitted between September 1 – 11.
Each item sold will earn the student $5 toward defraying the cost of their trip
Pick-up date: October 25 from 3-6 pm in Room 38
September 14: Balance sheets will be distributed based upon Joe Corbi sales.
Balance payments must be submitted Sept

6. Trip Financing There are options for payment of the $165.00.
If you receive FARMS assistance, please contact Dr. Drew Cockley, BBMS Principal, ASASP!!!
Paying online is suggested and preferred

7. Chaperones 15-20 chaperones are needed during the whole trip.
If interested, complete the chaperone form and send it in to your Ms. Cavanaugh on or before by September 15.
Chaperones will be notified and confirmed before September 27th.
No charge for chaperones.

8. North Bay Camp

9. Camp Layout

10. Interactive Map

11. Environmental Program
In line with the voluntary state curriculum
Hands-on
Emphasis on research
Trans-disciplinary: Integrates math, reading, language arts and social studies objectives

12. Possible Adventure Activities
Zip Lines
Indoor/Outdoor Rock Climbing Walls
Ropes Course
Kayaks
Giant Swing
Perceived risk vs. actual risk

13. Dining Hall Food Served Family-style
Students responsible for setting up and cleaning up after meals
Special dietary needs must be documented on the Health Form and the staff will do their best to meet these needs. .

14. Free Time Activities Socialize in the lodge
Organized activities in the gymnasium
Organized outdoor activities
Frisbee golf course
Snack bar/gift shop

15. North Bay Cabins Each cabin holds 8-9 students and 1-2 parents
Cabins have full bathrooms
Air conditioned/heated
Linens provided

16. Evening Activities in the Theater

17. The End
Thank you very much for coming out to learn about our Outdoor Education program.
We hope to see your child (and maybe you) at NorthBay camp on October 2.
If you have any questions, we will be happy to take them.