Transcript Camp-meeting-powerpoint

Where is Camp?
Camp McDowell is
smack in the middle
of Winston Countyabout one hour and
fifteen minutes away
from Decatur.
How will students be kept safe?
That’s easy! JUST FOLLOW
THE RULES!
There are only a few and they
make sense– just good,
common sense.
Rule #1
Don’t
throw
rocks!
Rule # 2
Always
go with
a buddy!
Rule # 3
You have a cabin,
meal time, and field
group chaperones.
Know who they are.
Ask permission from
them before you do
anything!
Rule #4
WALK down
the
big
hill.
Special Note about Safety!
Camp McDowell has a
rainy weather plan.
Classes are held even in
the rain! If lightning or
inclement weather
prevent outdoor activities,
teachers have an
assigned place to go and
will carry on with class
indoors.
In the event of storms
Camp has a plan for
sheltering the students.
Where will we sleep?
Students are
assigned to a cabin.
Each cabin holds
from 11-17 beds
with an attached
bathroom.
What will we eat?
Meals are fairly kid-friendly.
Typically, breakfast consists of a
country type meal or something
with syrup. Lunch can be pizza,
sandwiches, corn dogs, or burrito.
Dinner is usually chicken strips,
pizza, BBQ, or a pasta type dish.
Drink options are water or kool aid.
Dinner might also include a dessert.
Alternatives include cereal at
breakfast, salads, and
vegetable/pasta dishes.
Meals are served “family style”.
ADULTS: You also have the option
of tea or coffee. The coffee is ready
very early in the morning. Feel free
to go get a cup and return to your
cabins!
Will we learn anything?
Really….are
you kidding?
You will have
TWENTY FOUR
hours of classes!
And, I might add,
the coolest classes
ever!
Class #1
Canoeing
Wall Climbing
Class #2
Native Americans
Class #3
Down to Earth
Class #4
Ponds and Streams
Night Classes
Of course, we will enjoy Stars, Sparks, and Stories
around the camp fire. Our second night class is called
Feathers in Focus.
Are there really only a few rules?
NO!
Sadly, there are a few more that we
expect to be followed…..
RESPECT
There is not a cute picture for this page.
Respect is what it is.
Dr. Poovey and your teachers expect you
to honor:
• each other
•your adult chaperones
•your teachers at camp
•and the environment you are so
privileged to see at Camp McDowell.
Cabin Rules
Your cabin mom or dad
will set a “lights out”
time. (10:00 is
suggested) Lights out is
one of those teacher
phrases that means GO
TO SLEEP.
Also, please honor each
other’s personal space.
We DO NOT visit other cabins.
Meal Rules
At your first meal you will find a
table and that will be your table
forever. If your parent is attending
camp you will sit at the table with
that parent.
Meals are served by YOU.
This means you dip it, fork
it, spoon it. Take what you
plan to EAT. Cut things in
half if you are not sure. Try
just one bite if you are
double not sure.
Everybody cleans
up! You will take
turns being the
HOPPER.
Class RULES
Camp McDowell has the most
awesome teachers ever! It is
atrociously awful when students
walk around, move, dig in the dirt,
spray bug spray, or any of the other
nine million things kids do while
teaching is going on. It’s all about
respect. Be Still, Listen, Answer
Questions, Engage Appropriately.
Most importantly, KNOW WHERE
YOUR GROUP MEETS.
OKAY, that’s really all of the
RULES!
HOWEVER, before you do it, say, it, throw it, pick it up, move it,
or any other thing you can possibly imagine……
THINK- THINK – THINKIf for one second you have doubts, then ASK an ADULT!
Zero Tolerance…
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Flashlight tag or any games in the dark
BULLYING
Disrespect of adults
Lights out means GO TO SLEEP
What should we pack?
You were already
given a copy of
the packing list ,
but here are
some helpful
things to think
about:
PACKING!!!
1. Limit yourself to one suitcase or duffel bag and
a rolled up sleeping bag. These must be loaded
onto the bus. YOU will carry your luggage from
the bus to the cabin.
2. Your name should be on
everything you bring!
3. Bring OLD socks, shoes, clothes, and
towels. It is possible that items will be stained
beyond repair!
THINGS TO BRING:
Make sure you have the following items!
Water bottle
Rain gear
Sleeping bag/pillow
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
BACKPACK
Flashlight
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
___Hat
___alarm clock
___cup for bathroom
___camera
___Swim suit
___Beach towel
___T-shirt money ($12-20)
___ Water shoes
___Sandals (bathroom use only)
NOT ALLOWED:
Electronic games or toys
Radios
Food
Gum
Candy
Crocs, sandals, or shoes with wheels
Shoes with Toes in them cannot be used for
trail walking
Suggestions for packing in your
BACKPACK:
1. Flashlight
2. Extra socks
3. Rain gear, water shoes, sunscreen,
bug repellent
4. Water bottle
5. Pencils
6. Germ X, tissue, wet wipes
Cell Phones
Students bringing cell
phones will be
responsible for proper
use of the phones. It is
expected that phones will
be turned off during the
day.
What About Medicine?
• Send prescription medicine in original
containers with dosage labeled- in a large
zip lock bag.
• Over the counter medicine such as Tylenol
or allergy medicine may be entrusted with
cabin/field group chaperones.
• Only the nurse administers prescription
medicines.
• Unless you have a parent accompanying
you, please give Prescription medicines to
Mrs. Davis. Parents may keep medicines to
administer as needed.
May chaperones drive their own
cars?
Yes! You may drive your
vehicle right to the front of
your cabin, unload, and
then drive it to the
designated parking area.
It will also be very helpful if you
will load some extra gear in your
cars!
Chaperones may also ride the bus if space allows.
Monday, May 5–
Report to school at normal
time. Bring your gear to the
sidewalk outside the drama
room. Report to classrooms
until buses arrive!
You will be assigned
a bus!
LOADING THE BUS
• Chaperones, please, carry gear for us- if possible.
You may drive to the cabins to unload and save
us a lot of work.
• Kids, when it is time to load the buses, EACH OF
YOU is responsible for getting your belongings on
the bus. This means you carry it, lift it, and then
remove it upon arrival at camp.
• Once at camp, you transport your things from
the bus to your cabin. (This is when you will
learn if you packed lightly!)
Friday, May 9– We
return to Decatur between
2:00 and 2:30. Someone
should be at school to get
you at that time! Do NOT
plan on riding the bus home
from school as there is
always the chance we may
not return in time!
QUESTIONS?????