Transcript Document 7352757

St. Bede’s
March 17th-21st, 2014
YMCA Camp Arroyo
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We opened in 2001
Our buildings use various “green”
building techniques as a living
model of sustainability
We are located in the hills outside
Livermore
138 acres, including:
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12 modern cabins
Swimming pool
Large cafeteria
Infirmary
2 yurts
Basketball Court
Organic Garden
Amphitheater
What will my child do at Outdoor School?
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Outdoor Environmental
Education School
Although the students will
have fun with the hands on
learning, this is not a
“summer camp” experience.
Students will be placed in
Adventure Groups by their
teachers and assigned to an
Arroyo Naturalist who will be
their teacher while at camp.
Your child will be given the
opportunity to explore, hike,
learn, have fun and make
new friends.
What is a Naturalist?
The instructors at camp are
called Naturalists
They have experience working
with children of all ages
And a love for the outdoors and
passion for what they teach
• Our hands-on curriculum meets
with many CA State Standards
• Community-building and shared
experiences transfer into the
classroom
• Personal growth
– Staying overnight away from
home—we are experts in
helping kids through
homesickness
– Working with peers and
making new friends
– Overcoming personal
challenges and
achievements
– Chores—kids take
responsibility for taking care
of where we live and eat
Benefits of
East Bay
Outdoor School
Cabins
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Male and female cabins are
separated.
Each cabin houses 12 people—
up to 11 students, at least on
adult
Each cabin has:
– 6 bunk beds
– Drawers to store clothes
– Heat and A/C to keep kids
comfortable
– Bathroom inside cabin
Bathrooms
Each bathroom has:
• A private shower
• A private toilet
• 2 sinks
• Shelves for toiletries
Example of Our Schedule
7:00 Wake up—Get ready for the day
and do cabin chores
8:15 Breakfast
9:00 Adventure Group Lesson
11:45 Lunch
12:30 Quiet Time in Cabins
1:30 Adventure Group Lesson
4:15 Recreation Time
5:45 Dinner
6:45 Cabin Time
7:15 Night program
8:45 Get ready for bed (showers)
9:30 Lights out!
Lesson Options
In Adventure Groups
Voices of the Past
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Learn about the Ohlone Indians
who lived here before us.
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We will explore the culture
through hands-on activities, such
as making rope and using pump
drills for a shell necklace, using
a mortar and pestle to grind
wheat, and attempting to make
fire.
Wild Places
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Explore the areas around camp
through games and activities.
Look for critters under logs,
explore with binoculars, and
connect yourself to nature!
Take hikes to check out the
wildlife & plants that live around
camp.
Lessons
Garden
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Connect to the source of our food
by harvesting and cooking with
seasonal garden produce.
Talk about life cycles and see it in
action through our composting
systems.
Assist us with caring for our
garden
Eco-Design
•Experiment with solar energy and
other renewable resources! Can you
really power a CD player with the
sun’s energy?
• Learn earthy-friendly building
through hands-on activities
Lessons
Cresta Blanca Hike
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Hike to the top of the
surrounding hills for an incredible
view of Lake Del Valle.
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Learn about local geology and
watersheds through fun
activities.
Recreation Time
• In the afternoons you can
choose a Rec Activity
• Choices may include:
– Soccer
– Basketball
– Lanyards
– Board games
– And other sports and
arts & crafts!
Night Programs
Options Include:
Staff Campfire
Night Walk
Surprise Activity
Student Skit Night
Meals
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Students are assigned a table group
for the week.
Meals are served family style.
Students will have 3 well-balanced
nutritious meals prepared by our
professional Food Service Staff.
There is plenty of variety to keep
everybody satisfied.
If your child has a food allergy or any
dietary issues please write it on the
health form so that the kitchen can
accommodate your child’s needs.
Meals may include:
Breakfast: pancakes, eggs, cereal,
fruit, bacon, tater tots
Lunch: Burritos, grilled cheese,
wraps, fries, pizza, salad
Dinner: pasta, stir fry, tacos,
vegetables, roast turkey, mashed
potatoes, rice
We’re all helpers!
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During meals, we have 3 jobs that
everyone has the opportunity to
assist with. We are a community so
everyone helps each other.
– Set Up: A different group will set
the tables for each meal
– Hoppers: Each table will have 2
rotating hoppers per meal.
Hoppers serving dishes to the table
and clear the items at the end of
the meal. (They are NOT in charge
of serving any food.)
– Clean Up: Each cabin group will
sweep the cafeteria floor at least
once so that the dining hall is ready
for the next meal.
Safety and Medical Concerns
• Students are supervised by
adults 24 hours a day
• There are 1-2 chaperones per
cabin to supervise whenever
students are in the cabin
• Students are never allowed to
go anywhere by themselves.
We use a buddy system
• The YMCA Camp Arroyo staff
have all been fingerprinted
• All staff are First Aid and CPR
certified and trained in use of
the onsite AED
• All medications are distributed
by the Health Supervisor
assigned by the school
• Emergency services can be at
camp within 10 minutes
Behavior Management
Some of Our Rules
• Four Core Values: Respect,
Responsibility, Honesty,
Caring
• Always follow the Buddy
System
• Walk on the paths
• Listen and follow the directions
of my teachers and
chaperones
• Respect the property of others
• Respect the privacy of others
• Use language that is positive
• Help my cabin clean every
morning before breakfast
Our Warning System
• 1st warning: Verbal
• 2nd warning: Will miss
Rec Time for the day
• 3rd warning: Will miss
Rec Time and will call
home
• 4th warning: Will be sent
home
• Sack lunch for Arrival Day ONLY
• WATERBOTTLE!!!
• Day pack to carry water bottle,
sunscreen, warm layer on lesson (You will receive a packing list from
• Don’t bring anything new and
your teachers)
don’t buy anything special for
camp! You will get dirty!
• Sleeping bag OR twin-size sheets
and blanket
• Pillow
• Pajamas (sleeping clothes)
• 2 pairs of shoes (in case one pair
gets muddy)
• Pants, shirts, jacket, hat
• Rain coat or poncho
• Toothbrush, toothpaste,
shampoo, soap, towel,
sunscreen, chapstick
What to Bring
• Sack lunch for Arrival Day ONLY
• WATERBOTTLE!!!
• Day pack to carry water bottle,
sunscreen, warm layer on lesson (You will receive a packing list from
• Don’t bring anything new and
your teachers)
don’t buy anything special for
camp! You will get dirty!
• Sleeping bag OR twin-size sheets
and blanket
• Pillow
• Pajamas (sleeping clothes)
• 2 pairs of shoes (in case one pair
gets muddy)
• Pants, shirts, jacket, hat
• Rain coat or poncho
• Toothbrush, toothpaste,
shampoo, soap, towel,
sunscreen, chapstick
What to Bring
What NOT to
Bring
• Sandals—students must
wear close-toed shoes
outside of cabins (flipflops for the shower are
okay)
• Gum, candy, food—it will
attract critters
• Electronics, like iPods or
Gameboys
• Swiss Army knives
• Money—there is nothing
to buy at Camp Arroyo
• Cell phones—there are
phones at camp for
emergencies
We look forward to seeing you soon!
For more information about our program,
please visit our website at
www.camparroyo.org
Fundraising
• Fundraising goal is $4680
• Cost per student is $312
• Fundraising Option: Pizza Lunches every
Friday from October-February
• Families have the option of a payment plan
if not interested in fundraising
• Payment plan is $52 a month for 6 months
(October 1st-March 1st)