CAMP GRADY SPRUCEAT

POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE

Fifth Grade Overnight Field Trip

Invitation Details

Who: 5th grade students, staff and chaperones

What: Attend Camp Grady Spruce When: December 3rd, 4th 5th Where: Graford, TX Why: Science Connections How: Arrive by bus with teachers

Chaperones drive cars or carpool

$$ COST $$ $ 127 per student to attend camp $ 8 per student for bus travel $11 per student for T-shirt $151 total per student $90 Chaperones to attend camp

Cost Reduction: based on fundraiser sales and from the Science Store profits in October .

Parent Volunteers to work in Science Store.

Important Dates Timeline September 23 – Parent Information Meeting October 1– Interested in being a Chaperone October 3– Chaperone Lottery October 6-10– Science Store October 27– Parent Conferences

Volunteer Background Check completed Student and Chaperone paperwork submitted Chaperones Paid in FULL

November 7– Meds due to Nurse Vicky November 17– Students paid in full

MISD Overnight Field Trip Policy

The overnight field trip forms (Health History, OTC Medication and Prescription Medication Forms) must be completed for every student, chaperone and faculty member participating in the field trip.

Medications need to be turned in to Nurse Vicky by Friday, November 7.

If a student is too sick to remain at camp an authorized parent or guardian will need to pick them up from camp in Graford, TX.

Medication AdministrationSome over the counter medication will be available at camp. These are : Ibuprofen Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Tums Immodium Benadryl Caladryl All other medication must be provided by the parent or

guardian. Medication must be brought to school by parent or guardian and NOT brought to school by the student. Likewise, all meds must be picked up by the parent after camp is over.

If your child has Asthma or Life Threatening Allergies medication must be provided for camp for these conditions.

Appropriate Gear

Cold weather clothing including jackets, gloves warms shoes or boots, hats and socks are a must for camp in December! Providing layers of clothing is the best way to stay warm.

DRESS like an ONION! Easier to peel off layers than it is to warm up without the appropriate amount of clothing.

If your child does not have these items please borrow some for the trip.

Special Diet Considerations

If your child has a special diet or cannot eat certain foods please call Camp Grady Spruce to see if they can arrange to accommodate your child or consider sending special food with your child to camp.

Be Prepared Stay on the Trails Beware of Cactus Keep track of your belongings Pack it in, Pack it out! Have fun and learn a lot

ADVICE for CAMP

Be Prepared

Stay on TrailsBeware of Cactus

Keep Track of your Belongings

Pack It in, Pack it out

Pack it in, Pack it out

HAVE FUN AND LEARN A LOT