10th Grade Experiential Education Trip parents/students Monday, October 23 Friday, October 27, 2017 Joshua Tree National Park, California
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Agenda Goals Medical Information + Safety Drop-off + Pick-up Information Activities Tent and Trail Groups Equipment/Packing List + Dress Code Q+A
Goals To educate students both intellectually and emotionally, students must explore learning that stimulates the process of self-discovery. Outdoor education encourages students to learn about the natural environment, to learn about themselves and others, to bond, to face new challenges individually and together, and to allow them to see struggle as opportunity. To have a safe, instructive, and fun week together with friends and faculty.
Medical Information Annual health registration must be complete Please log in to the health office tile on the resource board. MEDICATION must be turned into Health Office by October 6. Meds must be in their original container, from the dispensing pharmacy, with the student s full name, proper dosage, and doctor s order (label) on the container. Expired medication will not be accepted by the Health Office. Each medication requires a separate consent form to be filled out and available on the Health Office website. Medications must be delivered by a parent or guardian to the Health Office as students are not allowed to have any medications on their person at any time other than prescribed emergency medications.
Drop-off and Pick-up Arrival at Campbell Hall: 7:00 a.m. Monday, October 23 Buses depart CH at 7:30 a.m. Buses depart Joshua Tree: 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 27 Buses arrive at CH at approximately 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 28
Activities Community Service Rock Climbing Scrambling Hiking Caving Environmental Education Team Building Evening Activities Campfires Astronomy Night Hikes Free Time
Setting up Camp
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing
Hiking
Caving
Environmental Education (led by naturalists)
Environmental Education (led by naturalists)
Environmental Education (led by naturalists)
Community Service
Community Service
Team Building
Free Time!
Tent and Trail Groups Students pitch tents 2 students per tent Tent groups are assigned by dean, based on student sign-ups Tents are grouped by gender, with faculty tents in the middle. National Park policy - lights out at 10 p.m. Trail groups are mixed-gender, about 15 students with two faculty and one Naturalist at Large representative
Schedule: Sample Day MORNING: Breakfast in camp (entire class); hike with trail group or perform community service with larger group through Mojave Land Trust LUNCH: Sack lunch in trail groups or in camp with larger group AFTERNOON: Rock climb with trail group or hike in the interior of Joshua Tree National Park EVENING: Free time; dinner in camp (entire class); evening program of short hike/reflective time with trail group, larger group lecture, and/ or campfire
Desert Equipment List: 1 SLEEPING Sleeping bag (rated to 32 degrees F) Ensolite, closed cell foam pad, or Thermarest DAYPACK (for bus + hiking) Two (2) liter-sized water bottles or Nalgene bottles EATING + DRINKING Water bottles Plastic plate, bowl + eating utensils Unbreakable cup
Desert Equipment List: 2 CLOTHING Windbreaker or light jacket Poncho or coated nylon rain jacket w/hood + pants Wool cap + mittens Warm jacket + sweaters Sturdy walking shoes (or broken-in boots) Shoes that can get wet Jeans or sweatpants Shorts for walking Socks: heavy wool + lightweight synthetic Underwear Thermal/long underwear T-shirts + long-sleeve shirts (2 each)
Desert Equipment List: 3 OTHER ITEMS Insect repellant (non-deet) Hat with brim Sunglasses with strap Sunscreen Lip balm Bandanna Small notebook + pen or pencil Bath towel Toiletries Required medications 33-gallon trash bag for dirty laundry Small flashlight with fresh batteries or headlamp Small bottle hand sanitizer
Equipment/Packing Reminders Pack all equipment in a duffel bag--avoid many loose items. Mark everything you bring. Temperatures can vary widely--be prepared for highs AND lows. Closed-toed shoes required: sturdy, comfortable shoes for hiking; lighter shoes for camp. Stay hydrated. Pillow is nice for comfort.
Dress Code Students are expected to follow Campbell Hall s Friday free dress guidelines while on the trip.
Q&A Julie Thoma, Experiential Ed Coordinator: tomaj@campbellhall.org Fernando Oses, 10th grade dean: osesf@campbellhall.org Drew Kempf, athletic trainer: kempfd@campbellhall.org Kelly Moulton, nurse: moultok@campbellhall.org