Camp Jolt Journey on Lake Texoma

Parent Meeting

Where is Camp Jolt?Location- Pottsboro, Texas 75076

Distance- 103miles north east of Haltom City

Total Travel Time is about two hours

Map to JOLT

How will we get there?

Sandi Creswell- Camp Director

What time will we be leaving and returning from camp?Students will need to arrive to school Monday, December 16th at 8:00 am

Buses will be leaving at 9:00 a.m.

Students will leave camp Thursday, December 19th at 1:00 and will arrive back at school between 3:00 and 3:30. That is an early dismissal day.

All students must be picked up from O.H. Stowe Elementary upon arrival from camp.

A small suitcase/ overnight bag

Sleeping Bag or Twin Sheets and a Pillow

Basic Toiletries and clothing for four days

Tennis Shoes

Flashlight

In light of the fact that we are going in December.warm clothing will be required.

* A more detailed list of necessary items will be sent home prior to camp.

Camp Items your child will needItem NOT to bring to camp!Cell phones

Electronic device

Cameras

* We will be taking pictures throughout camp.

Activities Your Child Will Participate InOwl PelletsHike/Monkey BridgeFossil HuntAnimal TrackingEntomology (Study of bugs)TreesMacro-InvertebratesStar PartyNight Hike/ Camp FireThe Swing Archery

JOLT Over 5 miles of lakefront ~ Well equipped classrooms ~ Top quality science equipment ~ Over 600 acres of hiking trailsFacilitiesIndoor Spaces There are four classrooms strategically placed throughout the camp, as well as an activities center (Beck Activities Center) located along the northern waterfront, which is big enough for large group activities. There is also a Health Center, Powers Center, Dining Hall, and Sports Field.

FoodCarefully planned, well-balanced menu ~ Salad Bar and fresh fruits at each meal***Special dietary needs accommodated

Health and Safety Staff trained in First Aid, CPR, Boater Safety, Basic Water Safety, LifeguardsPolicies and procedures in place for flash flood, fires, medical emergencyStaff includes an EMT Certified Texas Firefighter ~ 6 Automated External Defibrillators***Strategically placed assistance call boxes

Cabin Setup

How much will camp cost?

COSTThere will be approximately 100students attending Camp Jolt this year.

Camp Price Per Student $185Transportation is approximately $3,000

Our campus thinks attending Camp Jolt is important enough that we have committed to fundraising to pay for the cost of transportation, as well as, extra camp activities including the Swing that they all look forward to. Payment OptionsYou may pay for camp in full by December 1st by check or cash.

To help make it easier for you to pay for your childs camp tuition, we are breaking up the cost of the trip into 4 easy payments of $46.00.

1st payment due September 12th $46.002nd payment due October 1st $46.003rd payment due November 1st $46.004th payment due December 1st $47.00 Total Camp Cost $185.00

Volunteers (Chaperones)We need volunteers. We would not have been able to make it happen without them in the past. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please talk to your childs teacher.Please logon to our district website at www.birdvilleschools.net/parents to get approved. Chaperones cost for camp will be $125.00. FundraisingWe have several fundraising events planned that will help pay for transportation and extra camp events, etc.

Fundraising Ideas2nd Annual Winter DancePopcorn FridaysHat DaysGourmet Popcorn for Holidays

CAMP JOLT COMMITMENTCamp Jolt HAS to have a student count by November 1st. Camp tuition must be paid in full no later than December 1st. Refunds will only be given to students who move to another school.Refunds will NOT be given to students who dont attend camp due to discipline.How can I contact my child in case of an emergency?Call the school

You can also call directly to Camp Jolt