1. The Camp Pali Experience

2. When: February 8, 9,

3. The Camp Pali Institute Program
Pali Institute is an outdoor education and science camp facility situated in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, minutes from Lake Arrowhead, 90 minutes from Los Angeles
Outdoor Education
Science Curriculum (CA Science Standards / Grade Level)
Leadership and Teamwork
Evening Programs

4. Outdoor Education Examples
Astronomy
Outdoor Skills
Forest Ecology
Animal Survivor
Day Hike
Archery

5. Science Curricular Examples
Kraken Squid Open Zero Gravity
It's Not Easy Being Green (Herpetology) CSI Pali
Outdoor Skills Water Quality
The Energy Dilemma Freshwater Biology
Aerodynamics Geology/Engineering
Archaeology

6. Leadership & Teamwork Course Examples
Ethical Leadership
Balloon Rescue
Community Puzzle
Ground Based Initiatives
Low Ropes Course
High Ropes Course
Rock Wall
Quad Zip Lines

7. Evening Program Examples
Karaoke
Dance
Night Hike
Astronomy
Pali Jeopardy
Traditional Campfire
Field Games
Movie Night
Building Support
Slithering friends
Owl Pellet Dissection

8. Camp Pali Goals
Increased Understanding of Relevant CA State Science Standard Concepts
Increased Awareness of Personal Growth
Increased Awareness of Group Dynamics
Preparedness and Confidence in the Camp Pali Program

9. Pre-Camp Logistics A. Base Camp Cost: $285
1.) Transportation and Camp (i.e. lodging, program, and food)
2.) Thank you PTA for your contribution of $ 30 per student
3.) Amended Camp Cost (before fundraisers applied) = $255
B. Fundraisers:
1.) TBD
2.)
C. Forms:
1.) Permission Slip (Yellow) – Due 12/16/15
2.) Health Consent Form (Front-to-back / Blue) – Due 12/16/15
3.) Student Behavior Contract – students sign prior to attending camp
4.) Camp Pali Parent Navigation and Information memo (green)
5.) Student Packing List (white/stapled to the back of you folder)

10. Distributed to each student the week of April 16th
Camp Balance Sheets
Distributed to each student the week of April 16th
Jefferson Elementary School
Camp Pali Institute Balance Sheet
2016
Student: _______________________________ Grade: 5th
Camp Pali Cost : $285
Includes camp costs, bunking, food, and transportation $
PTA Contribution ($30per student)
Total Cost of Camp $ $
Total Fundraising Profit Earned $
Towards the Cost of Camp: ___________ $
Camp Amount Owed: ___________
(Checks made out to Jefferson Elementary / Due by ____ to front office / Sorry, Cash is not accepted)

11. Camp Lodging, Groups, & Nutrition
Jefferson Staff – Mr. Gara, Yoneoka, Monahan
Counselors – College educated, trained, and screened employees
Students Groups:
1.) Cabin Group –
a.) Separate Boy and Girl cabins, restrooms, and showering facilities
b.) Approximately students per group
c.) Same gender counselor in each cabin
2.) Trail / Activity Group –
a.) Approximately 15 students per group
b.) One Counselor/Instructor per 15 students
3.) Cafeteria / Nutrition –
a.) Nut and peanut free kitchen
b.) Vegetarian options are available
c.) Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner

12. S A M P L E N U

13. Question and Answer Time Thank you for attending tonight’s meeting. 