Transcript Marlow camp 2014 parents evening presentation

YEAR 7 MARLOW CAMP 2014
• During the school activities week (Alternative
curriculum)
• Dates: 14th July – 16th July (Mon-Weds)
• 3 days; 2 nights
• Residential experience to develop key skills:
Communication, Leadership, Building
Friendships and domestic skills!
• Develop as a team-small groups/house
groups/year 7 group activity groups.
• Teaching and non teaching staff on site
along with site staff
Departure – Mon 14th July
• Need to be at school for 08:30am on
morning of 14th July.
• Leaving Gosford Hill at 09:00am.
• Arrive in comfortable travel wear – do not
need school uniform!
• Hand luggage is not needed but please
bring packed lunch for Monday.
• Arrival at around 10.30am.
• Tents will be put up on arrival on site.
Return to school – Weds
16th July
• Complete last activity in morning
• Have lunch
• Pack up tent and equipment
• Depart approx. 2:30pm
• Arrive back to Gosford Hill approx.
3:30pm
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES
• Climbing
• Orienteering
• Problem solving
• Bell boating
• Kayaking
• Hike
Example group programme
Activity slot
Activity
Wednesday pm
Hike
Thursday am
Climbing, Problem solving, Dragon boating
Thursday pm
Kayaking/ Orienteering
Friday am
Sport/ Kayaking
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
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A Large, named bag
Wash kit
Towel
Sun hat
Sun Cream
Swim wear
Nightwear
Torch
Personal medications (named)
Pocket money (£10 max in
change)
• 4 complete change of clothes
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(tracksuit, shorts, t-shirts,
sweatshirts)
Waterproof jacket
Old trainers for water sports
Trainers suitable for walking or
walking boots
Sleeping bag
Packed lunch for 1st day
Tea towel, scourer, Cloth
Cutlery and mug
Optional Items: walking boots, Karrimat
Please DO NOT bring: Mobiles, aerosols, or excessive jewellery
DO NOT BRING MOBILES
PHONES/ VALUABLES
• They do not mix well with water!
• High risk of losing them.
• Emergency contact number is
provided.
Medications
• Please labels all medications with name
and required dosages.
• Please hand into Miss Jones on Monday
before we depart.
• Please speak to Miss Jones regarding any
personal medical issues following this
meeting.
Accommodation
Meal times – Mrs N Heydon
Safety
• Most activities are led by fully qualified
centre staff
• Orienteering, problem solving, Hike is led
by experienced GHS school staff
• We have a number of staff who are 1st aid
trained – kitchen as base
• Staff camp in all areas of the site
• Year 10 leaders
Help from you!
• Putting up tents – Sunday 13th July from
5pm to 7.30pm (to be confirmed)
• Dropping tents off to school during the
week before we go – clearly labelled.
• Volunteers to help with kitchen
preparation.
• Donations of Cakes/ cookies brought to
school on the day of departure.
Final payment is due by Weds
2nd May
Tent letter must be returned
to school by Friday 6th June