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6
Power Ranch
Grade
Science Camp 2016
Chapel Rock
Science Camp
Agenda
Overview – What is camp?
 Supervision
 Chaperones
 Camp Schedule/Classes
 Lodging
 Important Dates
Q&A
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6th Grade Science Camp will teach
and engage students about:
The natural world - Having an understanding of nature inspires
environmental responsibility.
Human impact on the environment - Human actions can have positive
impacts on natural ecosystems.
Ourselves and our relationships with others – Learning to live and work
in a community are important life skills.
Overview:
Three days, two nights (Wednesday-Friday)
 High interest, engaging, hands-on
instructional activities led by teachers and
experienced camp staff
 All activities are STEM based and meet 6th
grade state and national standards
 Other non-instructional activities include:
recreation time, cabin time, whole group
skits, and campfire activities
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Overview:
Cost: Roughly $135 per student
$85 per chaperone
 Cost Includes:
-lodging (more later about lodging)
-all meals and snacks (buffet style)
-all activities
-transportation
-tuition to the Aspen Creed Outdoor
School- ACOS
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Supervision
Supervision and safety are our #1 priority.
 All kids are overseen by chaperones,
teachers and administrators.
 5:1 student: chaperone ratio
 Structured schedule – 24 hour supervision
and accountability
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Chaperones:
Provide constant supervision of
approximately 5 students
 Encourage cooperative behavior among
students
 Attend a chaperone training/briefing on
Thursday, January 14th from 6:00-7:00
pm in the library
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Typical Schedule
Wake-up 6:30 AM
 Breakfast 7:30 AM
 Lunch 12:00 PM
 Dinner 5:30 PM
 Snacks between meals
 Cabin time 9:00 PM
 Lights out 10:00 PM
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Sample Daily Schedule
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8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 Traveling to Aspen Creek Outdoor School -Session 1
10:15-11:45 Session 2
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:15 Session 3
Activities in Groups
Small Group Recap
1:15-2:30 Session 4
2:30-3:45 Session 5
3:45-5:00 Session 6
5:00-5:30 Free Time (chaperones)
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:30-10:00 Evening Activities Evening Activities – campfires,
smores, scavenger hunts, whole group skits
Instructional Activities:
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Some instructional activities may include:
forestry, nature/history hike, owl pellets, tree
ring study, orienteering, topography, challenge
course, low ropes, astronomy, archery, gold
panning, Animals on the Prowl, campfires, Aspen
Creek Trek, Owl Habitats, Earthwalks, Solarville,
Water Low Down, Macro-invertebrates
Engage, Explore and Inspire
Important Dates/Deadlines:
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Chaperone Interest Forms Due November 18th.
By Thursday, November 20 – Payment 1 Due if using Installments $45.00
By Friday, December 19 – Payment 2 Due if using Installments $45.00
By Friday, January 16 – Payment 3 Due if using Installments $45.00
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Monday, February 2
 “What to Bring” List Sent Home
 Permission Form/Medication Form Due
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By Friday, February 6 – All Payments Due $135.00
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Wednesday, February 11 – Friday, February 13 – All Medication Due (to
Health Office)
Important Dates/Deadlines:
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SCIENCE CAMP: Students arrive at Power
Ranch and report to gym at 7:30am on
Wednesday, February 17th.
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Chaperones arrive at 7:00am
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Return from Camp- Friday, February 19th
at approximately 1:30pm
Prohibited Items:
Cell phones
 Cameras
 MP3 players, ipods or gaming devices
 Liquids (aside from water)
 Pocket knives
 Any item prohibited in our district code of
conduct is also prohibited at camp.
 Teachers will be taking pictures that will
be available to students upon return.
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Fundraising and Important News
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Fundraisers
 Gold
 Tax
Canyon Candle Sales
Credit Form Q&A
Q&A
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All of this information, including dates, will
be provided to students via handouts.
Copies of all information is available on
Mr. Dunton’s teacher webpage.
Questions? Please Email:
[email protected]
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Thank you for attending tonight!
Please know that our primary focus during
camp is student safety and well-being.
Camp will be one of the most memorable
and amazing experiences of your child’s
life.