6th and 7th Grade YMCA of the Rockies

Snow Mountain RanchOutdoor Education TripMay 16 - May 18, 2018

Outdoor education works to inspire a sense of wonder in students, to foster an appreciation for the

environment, and to promote the conservation of natural resources through a variety of interdisciplinary

learning experiences.

Why OE?

• The benefits to children!

• Experience away from home

• Team Building• Fun!

Snow Mountain Ranch Property• 5,200 acres of

educational playground

• Near Rocky Mountain National Park, Continental Divide, Winter Park, & Grand Lake

• Montane forest, wildlife, beaver ecosystem, rivers & ponds, walking trails and so much more!

Instructors• Intense curriculum

training• Trained in wildlife

precautions• CPR & Wilderness

First Aid Certified (minimum)

• Background checked and fingerprinted

• Love their job!

McAuliffe Classes/Activities• Ecology & Science:

o Gold Rockso Pioneeringo Orienteering

• Activities:o Archery/Climbing Wallo Craft Shopo Tubing Hill

• Teambuilding:o Low Ropes Course Io Low Ropes Course II

• Night Activities:o Campfire w/smores

Safety• Certified instructors• First Responders• 24 hour Security• Minutes from Middle

Park Medical Center• 15 students with 2

adults (one chaperon & one YMCA instructor)

• 2 Extra McAuliffe Administrative Staff on property

Lodges

• 2 lodges• Sleep 4-6 per room

• NO TV!• Boys in one dorm & girls in another dorm

Dining

• Vegetarian meal options

• Fresh fruit and vegetables

• All you can eat!

Food Allergies? Just ask and dining can make accommodations!

• 11’ x 17’ group photo• $16.00 – cash, cc on form, or checks

made out to Gary Dill• Bring form to camp (put in

backpack) and name on form• Picture will be given to student

prior to the end of camp• If you mail in your order AFTER

camp please include your address & $7 extra for shipping & handling

• Order forms available tonight & McAuliffe website

Large Group Camp Pictureby Photos by Dill Inc.

Example group picture

● Medications with orders already at school will be sent to camp.

● Medications not currently given at school require a signed parent

permission, doctor’s order and medication in a labeled pharmacy

container.

● All “new” medication and paperwork must be received at school no

later than Friday, May 11 at 4 p.m. We will not accept medication or

orders after that date.

● As needed and emergency medications will be available during camp

activities (carried by supervising staff).

● Regular medications with a specific dosing time will be given by

McAuliffe staff in the cafeteria during meal times only. Students will be

responsible for seeking out their staff person to receive their

medication.

● All medication sent to camp must be picked up by an adult at the time

students return to campus after camp. Any medication not picked up

on that day will be destroyed per school district policy and state law.

Medications at Camp

Overnight / duffel bag:

• Warm hat • Gloves or mittens • Warm coat or jacket • Extra pair of shoes (tennis shoes) • Jeans or pants - required if horseback riding • Change of clothes (both pants & shorts

recommended) • Swimsuit (if swimming) • Socks • Sleepwear • Long underwear • Personal toiletries • Optional pencil and notebook • Optional reading book

Pack in day backpack:

• Packed lunch to eat after buses arrive at camp • Water bottle• Sunscreen • Lip Balm (with sunscreen) • Shade hat • Rainwear (rain jacket or poncho) • Sweatshirt/light jacket • Extra pair of socks • Optional $16 for group camp picture – cash,

check to Gary Dill or cc on order form• Optional small amount of money for postcards,

gift shop items, or to upgrade craft (7th grade only for craft)

• Optional sunglasses • Optional camera (disposable - digital is not

recommended!) Please, do not bring:• Any electronics (iPod, handheld games, cell phone)• Knives/weapons• Matches• Candy and junk food• Linens (we provide linens for your lodge rooms)

McAuliffe Packing List

Master Schedule

Wednesday, May 16th:

8:30am Students arrive at McAuliffe Manual, go to Smal Gym9:00am Load buses according to group assignments9:15am Buses depart McAuliffe Manual for Snow Mountain Ranch11:45am Buses arrive at YMCA, kids take gear immediately to assigned lodge 12:00pm Kids return to outdoor eating area with sack lunch and day pack12:30pm Group Picture (next to Indians Peak Lodge)1:00-3:00pm 1st group activity*3:00-5:00pm 2nd group activity*5:00-6:00pm Dinner6:00-8:00pm Evening rec time

(free play at pool, miniature golf, basketball courts, roller skating rink, etc.)

8:00-8:15pm Back to room to change into gear for night hike or campfire8:15-9:30pm Campfire w/ s’mores – Group 29:30pm Back to lodge room for bedtime, lights out at 10:00 pm

Thursday, May 17th:

7:45-8:30am Breakfast8:30am Groups meet to get ready for 3rd group activity8:30-10:30am 3rd group activity*10:30-12:30pm 4th group activity*12:30-1:30pm Lunch1:30-3:30pm 5th group activity*3:30-5:30pm 6th group activity*5:30-6:30pm Dinner6:30-8:00pm Evening rec time

(free play at pool, miniature golf, basketball courts, roller skating rink, etc.)

8:00-8:15pm Back to room to change into gear for night hike or campfire8:15-9:30pm Campfire w/ s’mores – Group 19:30pm Back to lodge room for bedtime, pack up gear so can vacate room

in the morning; lights out at 10:00 pm

Friday, May 18th:

7:00-7:45am Pack up gear and bring bags to lodge lobby7:45-8:30am Breakfast8:30am Groups meet to get ready for 7th group activity8:30-10:30am 7th group activity*10:30-12:30am 8th group activity*12:30-1:15pm Lunch (last meal in dining hall before returning to McAuliffe)1:15pm Load bags onto buses, stay in groups for ride back to Denver1:30pm Buses leave to go back to McAuliffe3:45pm Arrive back at McAuliffe to be picked up by parents (time approx) *Group activities rotate among: Team Building I (low ropes course), Craft Shop, Tubing Hill, Archery/Climbing Wall, Orienteering, Pioneering, Team Building II (low ropes course), and Gold Rocks

QUESTIONS?