4th Annual Camp Classen Outdoor Education Experience October 22-26, 2018
WHY OUTDOOR SCHOOL??? OBJECTIVES: To provide academic experiences for students in an outdoor setting. To provide sensory experiences which will help students develop awareness of and appreciation for the interdependence of the natural and physical worlds. To provide social experiences for students which promote a cooperative spirit and team building within the group. TRAIL LESSONS: 2-3 hour trails lessons extending 5 th grade science curriculum. LAKE TRAIL-Lessons on hydrology, succession, natural and energy resources WARREN TRAIL- Lessons on geology, building forces of earth, biomes, and ecosystems FOSSIL TRAIL-Lessons on interdependence of all living things and biomes DAY TIME ACTIVITIES: Team Building Problem solving activities that cabin groups must solve together Archery Develops large motor skills Boating Rowboats & Canoes (Life Jackets provided and required) Owl Pellets Dissecting, observing, analyzing prey/predator relationships Horseback Horsemanship procedures for safety & enjoyment Sports Field games, volleyball, basketball For more information visit including a Camp Classen introduction video visit my website: http://www.mooreschools.com/page/40342 SKILLS DEVELOPED: Cooperation, Teamwork, Sharing, Physical Strengthening, Responsibility EVENING ACTIVITIES: *Games *Dancing *Scavenger Hunt *Night Hikes *Flag Retirement Ceremony *Skits *Animal Visits
Parents &/or Guardians, As part of our 5 th grade curriculum at Bryant Elementary we will be taking our 5 th graders to the YMCA Camp Classen facility in Davis, OK October 22-26, 2018. I know this seems like a long time away, but I want you to be thinking about the Camp Classen process. Planning for camp takes an immense amount of time. For this reason, I will be working with each parent to ensure everything is taken care of for your child. Camp Classen is a WEEK long experience where your child will have the opportunity to learn hands on through various methods. During this week your child will be spending their time at the YMCA Camp Classen facility in Davis, OK. Yes, this means a week away from home and school. This may be a first time experience for many students. Once your child is at the camp and having fun the anxiety and fear of being away from home will subside. Our days and evenings at camp will be packed full of activities that are guaranteed to be fun, yet engaging and educational. This educational experience cannot be given in the classroom. Our goal is to see every 5 th grader attend. If you start saving now this will be an affordable opportunity for your child. Select fundraising opportunities will be available for you to help raise funds to provide this experience for your child. Please do not rely only on fundraising. I have included a general timeline for Camp Classen in this packet. The timeline includes dates that information is due to me. A Camp Classen meeting has been scheduled for March 13, 2018 at 6:30pm in the. Please plan to attend this meeting to learn about our Camp Classen program and ask any questions that you may have. We need every parent in attendance for this information. In August, your child will receive a packet of IMPORTANT forms that MUST be completed, signed, and returned for your child to attend Camp Classen. YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND CAMP CLASSEN WITHOUT THE COMPLETED FORMS! I know this can be an overwhelming experience and I am here to help anyway that I can. If you start planning and saving now Camp Classen can be a reality for your child. Please reach out to me via email or by phone if you have questions. I am here to help and want to see all students attend camp. Thank you, Blake Wood Camp Classen Director Bryant Elementary School blakewood@mooreschools.com School: (405) 735-4130 Cell: (405) 778-4031
STUDENT BRING ALONG LIST FOR CAMP CLASSEN OUTDOOR SCHOOL ***Please label ALL supplies with your child s name. Each student is allowed ONE bag plus their bedding bag. They must be able to carry these items themselves. DAY ONE: Pack a sack lunch and drink. (Label these with your child s name.) BEDDING: Place all bedding into a large trash bag (Tie a pink ribbon or blue ribbon on the bag. Also, label the bag with your child s name.) Sleeping bag or blanket and sheets to fit a twin bed. Pillow with pillow case. CLOTHING: (Label everything!) Pajamas 2 pair of shoes (Hiking boots are great!) Shower shoes/flip flops 8 pair of socks and underwear 8 t-shirts 5 pair of jeans or long pants (required on the trails) Coat (not just a hoodie) 1 or 2 sweatshirts 1 jacket/hoodie 1 raincoat/poncho (this is a necessity) Hat or cap Backpack (REQUIRED) Flashlight (REQUIRED) 24 pack water bottles (REQUIRED) TOILET ARTICLES 2 bath towels and washcloths Comb/brush Lip balm/chapstick Soap/shampoo Toothpaste/toothbrush Contact case/solution Deodorant Hair dryer Sending Mail to Camp: MAIL EARLY to assure delivery! Preferably on Monday Student Name-Bryant Elementary Camp Classen YMCA 10840 Main Camp Rd. Davis, OK 73030 Or e-mail to KHall@ymcaokc.org Be sure to place child s name in subject line. ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Camera (disposable is the best kind) Sunscreen Insect repellent ***NO VIDEO GAMES, CD PLAYERS, I-PODS, CELL PHONES, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED!** ***Additional items may be needed closer to camp. Notification will be sent home if additional items needed***
Important Camp Classen Information March 13, 2018 August 28, 2018, 6:30pm August 30, 2018, 6:30pm September 14, 2018 September 21, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 16, 2017 6:00pm October 22-26, 2018 1 st Camp Meeting **All 4 th Grade parents need to attend** 2 nd Camp Meeting Must attend either Tuesday or Thursday Bring with you: Shot Records, Driver s license, Medical Insurance, list of child s medication 2 nd Camp Meeting Must attend either Tuesday or Thursday Bring with you: Shot Records, Driver s license, Medical Insurance, list of child s medication Student Enrollment Forms due Deadline for Parent Counselor Applications **See Mr. Wood to complete background check** All camp payments due Make check to Bryant Elementary **Blue or Black Ink ONLY** All Medication Release forms due Parent Counselor Meeting All Counselors MUST attend In Mr. Wood s Classroom Students at Camp Classen Student Camp Fee: $250.00 Parent-Counselor Fee: $210.00 October 22, 2018 October 26, 2018 LEAVE FOR CAMP! Meet in the gym at 9:00 to check in. Students arrive back at Bryant around 1:00pm. ** Other important dates will be scheduled as needed. Please be sure to check your child s Thursday folder each week for updates and changes as needed.