2014

Rutherford Ski Camp

Agenda Focus Teachers attending Dates of camp Accommodation Location of camp and surrounding

activities Gear list Overview of the weekly programme Questions Rutherford building development update Parent helpers to stay on for paperwork

Focus Ski Camp 2014 is about developing

independence, trying new experiences, being away from home, sharing space with others, getting over the pain barrier and having fun.

Learning to develop their own inner strength.

Teachers Teachers on camp Year 5 – Mike P, Tracy, Sarah W Year 6 - Kate, Jo (Sharyn as a parent) Programme at school will as per normal

Dates of CampYear 5 - 18th-22nd August

(Week 5, Term 3)

Year 6- 25th-29th August(Week 6, Term 3)

Mangatepopo Camp

Mangatepopo Camp

Boys GirlsLounge and Drying Room

Kitchen

Cottage (sleeps 10)

Mangatepopo to Cambridge

Mangatepopo to Visitors centre

Mangatepopo to Army Museum

Mangatepopo to Turangi

Mangatepopo to Ohakune

DISCOVER PACKAGE “If you've never skied or snowboarded

before this is the package for you! It includes: Beginners' area lift pass at Whakapapa. Full day hire of skis, boots and poles or snowboard and boots. 1 hr 50 min Discover ski or snowboard group lesson.” 

Gear Gear list Footwear Ski wear Outer wear Hire gear

Check√ Personal Gear Check

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Ski Gear

   Warm winter Jacket 

The note: All outerwear needs to be waterproof.

   Polar fleece/hoodie (2)

   Long-sleeved T-Shirts (4)

  Waterproof jacketTo hire: $11

  Gloves, Hat, Scarves   Waterproof pantsTo hire: $11

  Track pants (at least 3)(Jeans are not suitable for on the mountain)

  Thermal underwear Top & Pants

   T-Shirts (optional) (2)

  Woollen Jersey or Polar Fleece

   Underwear (5)

  Warm hat (Woollen or Polar fleece)

  Socks (5 pair)Warm winter socks

  Sunglasses (0r Goggles)Essential on the mountain

  PJs & slippers or inside shoes   Gloves – waterproof 

  Sneakers/Hiking /Walking shoesMust have grip, smooth sole or skate shoes are not good for walking on snow

  Sunscreen/Lip Protection

  Toilet bag(toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, face cloth, soap, deodorant)

  Small backpack (if possible)

   Towels (3)

Cooking/Food Gear

  Sleeping bag & blanket (if sleeping bag is not warm enough)   Food (lunch for first day) in a lunch box – essential   

Pillow  Drink Bottle – essential

  Any Medication (named and handed into teacher on Monday of camp)

  Tea Towels x 3

   Plastic bags for dirty washing

  Cup or mug

   Swimming gear (Togs & towel)

   

   Pegs (5 – 6) coat hanger (2)

   

   Torch

Optional

    

  Board Games

       Cards

Camp Overview

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Travel to ski

lodge. Track walk Volcanic

visitors centre

Skiing Whakapapa or Turoa

Hot pools

Skiing Whakapapa or Turoa

Waiouru Army Museum

Hot Pools

Travel home

Camp Overview- If not skiing

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Travel to ski

lodge. Track walk Volcanic

visitors centre

Amazing race in Ohakune

Tongariro River Loop Track Walk

Hot pools

Spilt in to 2 groups, one group at Turangi Swimmming complex, one group at vertical rock climbing. Then switch

Waiouru Army Museum

Trout Sanctuary

Travel home

Questions

Parent Helpers

Purpose of camp Transport - Programme – responsibilities (ratio) Changes in programme Camp – Skiing – Army Museum responsibility Medical and safety Code of conduct Staff/volunteer competence

forms to hand out/