Wolf Canyon ElementarySixth Grade Camp

December 6-10, 2010

What is sixth grade camp?

Sixth grade camp is an opportunity for students to take what they are learning in class and have a direct, hands-on experience of the curriculum in a spectacular mountain site.

Caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility for each other and for the Earth is instilled throughout the program.

Camp is an optional fieldtrip for all sixth graders.

Curriculum

All curriculum is based on the California State Science Framework.

Activities are designed to build understanding of ecological principles and the relationship between each student and the natural world.

Major themes: Interrelationships, cycles, adaptations, and energy.

Activities

Learn how to use a compass, outdoor survival skills, cooking, fire-building, and making a shelter

Explore a pond or take a long hike in the forest.Discover the interrelationships and energy flows

of the forest community and visit a composting area

Develop self-esteem and cooperation through challenging teambuilding exercises.

Fun activities include climbing tower, archery, and canoeing

Enjoy campfires and ‘skit night’Go on an exciting night hike

Facility

Camp Marston is located in Julian, California, in the beautiful Cuyamaca Mountains.

Students will be housed in new, modern lodges with indoor bathroom facilities and living rooms.

Each cabin will house 11 students and 1 adult staff member.

All meals will be provided at camp. Campers have plenty to eat and the food is

delicious!

YMCA Camp Marston Staff

Outdoor Education Instructors are adults with an educational or recreational background who show a strong commitment to working with children.

All staff undergo extensive screening, including reference checks, interviews, and fingerprinting.

Staff are trained to help children realize their fullest potential in a positive, supportive, and fun environment.

Wolf Canyon Teachers

Sixth grade teachers will always be on site along with teachers from other schools.

Teachers stay in a separate cabin but see the students throughout the day during activities and meal time.

Teachers provide connection back to school and a sense of security for students

Teachers will have a car on site if transportation is required for illness or disciplinary reasons

Transportation

We will get to Camp Marston via a school bus.

The drive takes about one and a half hours through the beautiful mountains.

The price includes transportation of students and their luggage!

Students leave Monday morning and return Friday afternoon.

Health Care

The YMCA staff includes health care personnel trained in CPR, first aid, health care.

A doctor is on call in nearby Julian and the camp is serviced by County Sheriff’s Ambulance 5 miles away.

Safety is stressed from the beginning to the end of the camp experience with a buddy system, complete orientation and practice of fire/emergency drills.

Cost

The cost of camp for each student is $270 dollars.

We will help fundraise as much as possible but it is up to each family to pay the full amount.

If you can pay all at once, it will make it easier.

If you can not pay all at once, you can make 3 monthly payments of $90.

Payment Schedule

1st Payment Due: September 15, 2010

2nd Payment and Registration Information Due: October 20, 2010

3rd Payment Due: November 17, 2010

Fundraisers

All general fundraisers will go towards the sixth grade fund and will be evenly distributed.

If you can make the full payment, we will not be able to write you a check for fundraising but apply it to our general fund to help out other students in need.

Notice of profits and deductions will be applied before respective payment due dates.

If a fundraiser is for individual accounts, you will be notified before payment of amount still owed.