Whiskeytown Environmental School 530-225-0111

www.shastacoe.org

Tom Armelino, Superintendent Jim Milestone, Superintendent Shasta County Office of Education Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

Shasta County Board of Education

Linda Bradford - Diane Gerard - Rhonda Hull -Steve MacFarland - Linda Mc Bride William Stegall - Susan Wilson

Dear Cabin Counselor: Thank you for volunteering to serve as a cabin counselor at Whiskeytown Environmental School (WES)! We hope that this proves to be one of your most rewarding experiences. WES is a unique educational experience for students. You can add to their experience by showing enthusiasm, a caring, positive, mature attitude, and by supporting the school curriculum. Your contribution as a Cabin Counselor is essential to providing a quality environmental education program. The Cabin Counselor’s most important responsibility is assisting with the supervision necessary to maintain the health, safety, and general well-being of the students. More specific duties include living with the students, accompanying and assisting classes, and facilitating cabin activities; i.e., cabin cleanup, skits, cheers or songs. Whiskeytown Environmental School develops a community atmosphere in which all participants show respect for self, others, and the environment. Along with the students, you will learn how to live and interact harmoniously with each other and with the natural world. You and your cabin students will learn social living skills, share many experiences, and build life-long memories. Be prepared with an open mind, heart, and attitude. This handbook will go over basic roles and responsibilities as a Cabin Counselor and should answer questions you have about our program. Please feel free to call me at 530-225-0111 if you have questions. We truly appreciate your efforts and wish you the best experience as a Cabin Counselor. Sincerely,

Environmental Education Coordinator Whiskeytown Environmental School Rev 10/10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Facilities...........................................................................................................................................1

Whiskeytown Environmental School is a School.....................................................1

Directions to Whiskeytown Environmental School...............................................1-2

Where Counselors Fit in at Whiskeytown Environmental School................2

Cabin Counselor Orientation................................................................................................3

Characteristics of Great Counselors.............................................................................3

Cabin Counselor Responsibilities .....................................................................................4

Role Model ......................................................................................................................................4

Understanding the 5th and 6th Graders....................................................................5

On the Trail ...................................................................................................................................5

In the Cabin...................................................................................................................................6

Bedtime and Lights Out .........................................................................................................7

Safety and Emergencies........................................................................................................7-8

WES Expectations on Campus............................................................................................8-9

Discipline..........................................................................................................................................9

Skits and Cheers.........................................................................................................................10

WES Cafeteria/Lodge.............................................................................................................10-11

Contact Outside of WES/Students Leaving.............................................................11

Counselor Responsibilities.....................................................................................................12

Counselor Study Guide............................................................................................................13 Checklist of What to Bring to Whiskeytown……………………………………14

Daily Schedules…………………………………………………………………..15-17

FACILTIES

WES campus consists of 18 cabins, which can house eight students and one counselor each. The cabins are equipped with lights, heaters, bunk beds, and mattresses. The counselors have a single bed for their use. The Shower House on the upper lawn is the upper bathroom as well as the location of the group showers. The lower campus consists of the Main Lodge, Health Room, Ob-servation Pond, and the Amphitheater. In addition to our campus, we have access to an array of trails in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. These trails serve as a primary teaching tool. Much of

the area is a mixed forest of Manzanita, pine, and oak. Nearby are deep canyons with ferns, moss, and streams. Clear Creek, which is a major tributary for the Sacramento River, runs directly in front of the campus amphitheater.

Whiskeytown Environmental School is a School

WES is a school and, just like any other school, is focused on an academic curriculum. Cabin Counselors and students may feel like they are taking a break from their normal classroom, but they are actually learning in a National Park “classroom.” Everyday they learn as they hike into deep canyons and up ridges. Our classroom at WES is the out-doors.

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Directions to Whiskeytown / NEED Camp

Off of Hwy 5 head West on Hwy 44 Exit 678 (Weaverville, Whiskeytown Lake, Eureka). Hwy 44 leads right into downtown Redding, follow the signs for 299 West. Once you get through a couple turns you’ll be on Eureka Way (aka Hwy 299) As you continue west on Hwy 299 you will pass through the small town of Old Shasta and climb a big hill. At the top of the hill there will be a sign for the Whiskey-town Visitor Center. You will turn left at the visitor center on to John F. Kennedy. There is also a sign that reads: Clair Hill Whiskeytown Dam and Brandy Creek. From the visitor center to the school is about a 4 mile drive. Follow the signs for NEED Camp. When John F. Kennedy curves off to the right and over the dam DO NOT go over the dam. Continue down what has now turned into Paige Bar Road. You will cross a bridge over Clear Creek into the camp.

Where Counselors Fit in at WES Counselors hold a key position in the smooth operation of Whiskeytown Environ-mental School. Whether the school is a success or not depends largely on the coun-selors. They hold tremendous responsibility as the people working directly with the students while in the cabins. Upon accepting the role of counselor, you will be placed on a professional level and will work closely with the staff here at Whiskeytown. The role of the counselor can be quite demanding and you may experience new and sometimes trying situations during the 22 hours a day you are supervising students. The Whiskeytown staff is always available to help you at any time; do not hesitate to seek help. Seeking assistance is a sign that a cabin counselor is conscientious about his/her role. We view WES as a learning experience for all participants. The experi-ence is also extremely rewarding and you will benefit in many ways. This handbook is designed to assist you in your role as a Cabin Counselor. The hand-book includes WES rules and responsibilities as well as ideas, tips, and guidelines on how to have a successful week. Please review these pages carefully, bring it with you to Counselor Orientation, and use it as a reference tool during your week at camp. 2

Cabin Counselor Training All first time cabin counselors are required to attend a training meeting during their first day at WES. This is an important informational meeting for counselors that over-views the program, counselor responsibilities, and allows any last minute questions to be clarified. Please bring your required paperwork to this meeting if you have not already turned it in. Please make sure your parents and school sign the forms before you attend. Characteristics of Great Counselors They always keep student safety/health foremost in mind! They like children! They enjoy nature and the outdoors! They are good role models, both in appearance and behavior! They are firm, fair, and friendly when dealing with children! They ask for help when needed! They are leaders!

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Cabin Counselor Responsibilities:

As a Cabin Counselor you carry a lot of responsibility. While on campus and in the cabin you are the leader/supervisor of the students assigned to your cabin. You must always be alert to safety/health issues. When you are on trail, you slip into the role of teacher’s aide for your naturalist, not only assisting the naturalist with keeping students focused on the activity at hand, but also by participating in activities and showing enthusiasm for the pro-gram. While you are serving as cabin counselor you need to: Ensure that students have a safe and nurturing environment. Report any accidents, injuries, or illness to the staff. Manage the students in an appropriate manner. Provide positive role modeling. Students are easily influenced by the behavior of their cabin leader. You need to provide them with a mature figure to look up to. Enforce the WES rules and consequences. Students need structure to guide their behavior. Be kind, yet firm, remember that you are the leader of the cabin. Communicate openly with the staff and inform them of any problems or potential problems with the students. Counselors are with students at all times except during daily meetings and free time. The daily schedules are on pages 15-17. Role Model Being a positive role model for students is a valuable tool in managing the students’ behavior. As a “role model” students will be looking to you as an example of how to behave and dress. For instance, if you are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude in front of students, they will imitate this behavior and also be positive. If it is raining and you wear your rain poncho, the students will too. You are the adult leader of the group, not the students’ peer for the week. They will be watching everything you say or do and will follow your example as a model for how they are supposed to behave. • Have a positive attitude. • Follow and model all WES rules. • Dress in an appropriate manner following the dress code. • Use appropriate language at all times. • Only discuss appropriate topics of conversation. Do not speak about your personal life

(boyfriends, girlfriends, dating). Never discuss anything regarding sex or drugs. • Say “please” and “thank you”. 4

Understanding the Fifth and Sixth Grade Student

You will be spending one week working very closely with 5th and 6th grade students and it is important that you try to understand them. The students are 10-12 years old. There is a wide range of physical maturity among the stu-dents. Mentally, the students of this age are quite capable of activities involving reasoning, organization, comprehension, and have a strong desire to learn. They like to explore, experi-ment, and discover everything in their surroundings. The capacity of these youngsters to learn will vary. Each student is different and has varying abilities. You need to be flexible in your expectations for the children; in other words, treat each student as an individual. Socially, they still exhibit more interest in their own sex. They will, however, show an outward interest in members of the opposite sex. Most of these young people will want to form a close relationship with you. If you have patience, understanding, and a genuine interest in their well-being, they will do almost anything for you. You can have a great influence on them. A basic need for everyone, especially children, is to have a sense of belonging and accep-tance. Boys and girls of this age want the approval of the group, With your guidance and en-couragement, you can help the student feel that he/she is an integral part of the cabin group. On The Trail The students are “in class” during the day. The classes differ from traditional school because they take place outdoors on a different trail each time. Each cabin is assigned to a hiking group with one or two other cabins. The hikes, led by the WES naturalists, cover a variety of subjects such as wildlife, geology, ecology, history, and other areas of science and conserva-tion. Cabin leaders are the naturalists’ assistants (teacher’s aides) during the hikes.

10 Rules to Being a Teacher’s Aide: 1. Help the children pay attention 2. Participate in the activity and help students who need assistance so they can succeed 3. Help the teacher maintain good discipline 4. Speak (quietly) to children who are not paying attention or are disturbing others 5. Model and enforce hiking rules 6. Refer continuing problems to the naturalist 7. The naturalist is in charge 8. Move throughout the group while hiking to prevent problems 9. The naturalist will lead and one counselor always needs to be last and make sure all stu-

dents are ahead of them 10. Keep eyes open for any safety/discipline issues and report them to the naturalist. 5

In the Cabin Your main responsibility will be supervising the students assigned to your cabin. Whenever they are in the cabin, you are too. As Cabin Leader, you will coordinate cabin activities, making sure students are safe and happy, getting along with each other, and are making friends. This is where your skills as a leader are vital. You will find that taking charge of your cabin group will be a most rewarding experience for you. A strong bond will form be-tween you and your students. Occasionally, a group of students will have a hard time getting along early in the week. Sometimes this is caused by a rivalry between schools, annoying behavior, or by scape-goating one child who may seem different. Let the staff or teachers know so that we can help with a cabin discussion. Safety and Respect in the Cabin: 1. No sliding down the banisters; walk down the steps. 2. No sitting on porch railings. 3. Do not handle the fire extinguisher. 4. Students should not move, hang from, or jump on/off the bunks. 5. Do not touch another student’s belongings. 6. Students are not allowed in anyone else’s cabin. 7. Use kind words with one another. 8. Include everyone in activities. 9. Help each other out. Ask the students in your cabin to come up with two more respect rules. Make sure that the rules are reasonable. Keys for success: 1. Be positive. Show a friendly spirit in your outlook and attitude. Enthusiasm is contagious. It will make your job easier. 2. Show respect for the personal worth of each student. Learn their first names within the first 30 minutes and find out something about each of them. 3. Respect the individual differences in each student. Lead students to realize that people differ in as many ways as they are similar and that difference is okay. 4. Be a good listener and encourage students to listen as others speak, giving each a turn. Teach them to respond to what another has said and not just ignore it. 6

Keys for Success (continued)

5. Promote good will among the students and group as a whole. Keep the students busy with interesting and rewarding activities. A team game with another cabin group can help develop unity among cabin members. 6. Stress a democratic process. Use group discussion to arrive at group decisions. 7. Demonstrate good manners and courtesy. Use “please” and “thank you and call each child by his/her name rather than “hey you”. Request students to do the same. 8. Maintain a neat cabin and involve students in keeping it neat. An orderly cabin sets the stage for orderly conduct. Bedtime and Lights Out Getting children to quiet down and go to sleep can be a challenge. To do the same with a group of children in a new and exciting environment will definitely be a challenge. They have about 30 minutes in the cabin before lights out, 9-9:30 pm. To get your students ready to go to sleep, follow these steps: 1. When your cabin is dismissed from evening program, lead students to the bathrooms - have their toothbrushes ready. 2. Return to cabin and collect flashlights and place them on the table. 3. Give students 15 minutes to change into pajamas (or sleeping clothes) and be on their bunk. 4. Give students 5 minutes to read, write, or talk quietly. They may not leave their bunks. 5. At 9:20 pm, read quietly to students for 10 minutes and then lights out. 6. After lights out, there is no talking (if necessary you may use a flashlight to continue reading to students for 5 minutes). 7. These times should be adjusted by every counselor so lights are out at 9:30 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS! Safety and Emergencies The health and safety of students is our first priority at WES. General Safety Guidelines: 1. Be observant and aware of safety hazards at all times on campus, trails, and in the cabins. Please direct students away from any hazard and report it to the WES staff. 7

2. Keep students from your cabin in sight at all times.

3. Never leave students unattended in the cabin. 4. Do not allow students to play with sharp objects such as sticks. 5. Identify a responsible student in your cabin who could get WES staff assistance if you need to stay with an injured student. 6. Always notify WES staff of any sick or injured students immediately. Do not make assumptions that a child that complains of illness is homesick. Take him/her to the health room. Emergency Procedures: During an emergency, make sure to keep calm and have all your students in sight. Be ready to follow directions. A practice fire drill with students will occur on Monday afternoon. Emergency situations include fire, flood, earthquake, missing child, or injured student. Injuries: Assist the injured student to the health room. Students with a head injury should remain where they are and not move their head. Stay with this student and send another student for help. The WES Outdoor Health Specialist will evaluate the student. Flood: Gather all of your students and go to the highest ground. The hill behind the cabins is safe. Fire: Do not panic. Gather all of your students and lead them to the volleyball court. Wait for further directions from the WES staff. Earthquake: If you are inside a building try to get under a heavy table, desk or bed. Tuck and cover. If outside a building or on trail, try to find an open area like the upper field where no trees or power lines can fall on your group. Tuck and cover. Missing child: Notify the WES staff. They will search the campus while you stay with the rest of your group. WES EXPECTATIONS ON CAMPUS S 1. No throwing anything. A 2. Stay on trail. F 3. Keep food in cafeteria. E 4. Wear shoes at all times. T 5. Remain with your cabin at all times. Y 6. Make sure to wash your hands before meals and after using the restroom. 7. No contact sports are allowed, i.e., football, soccer, wrestling. 8. Keep a safe distance between yourself and wildlife—respect their territory. 8

R 1. Be kind with words and actions.

E 2. Respect all living things. S 3. Be courteous to everyone. P 4. Please wear hats with bills forward and remove them when eating. E 5. Be a good listener and follow directions. C 6. No fighting, name-calling, roughhousing, or foul language. T Discipline One of the more challenging aspects of the week for children is learning how to act appro-priately in a group setting. They will be trying to feel out the pecking order of the group; who is the leader, the followers, etc. It is important to remember that you are not a kid. You are the Cabin Leader! Students will test you to see how far you will let them push you. For their safety and your peace of mind, you must adhere to the rules and appropriate conse-quences. The best way to avoid disciplinary issues is to: • Establish a positive cabin atmosphere • Tell students exactly what you expect. Be sure you are very clear and that they under-

stand. • Praise students when they are doing a good job. This is frequently overlooked

and most important! The referral slip outlines consequences that counselors can give. Consistency is one of the most important keys when fostering good behavior in children. Please follow the guidelines listed on the slips when disciplining a student. Remember: It is important to let your natu-ralist know of any problems, major or minor! The following behaviors are NEVER ALLOWED BY ANYONE: Screaming Yelling Ridiculing Humiliating or threatening students Physical punishment (this includes push-ups, etc.) Never hold, grab, hit or strike a child! Counselors will be dismissed immediately and further action will be taken if they: 1. Use inappropriate physical contact. 2. Discuss inappropriate topics with the students; i.e. drugs, sex 3. Use inappropriate language directed at the students. 4. Leave students unattended after bedtime. 5. Have any involvement with drugs or alcohol at the school. 9

Skits & Cheers

As a Cabin Leader, you will be responsible to help your students plan, practice, and perform a skit and/or a cabin cheer. On a five day week, skits will be performed on Wednesday night at the campfire. On both a four-day and a five-day week, your cabin will perform a cheer before the dance on Thursday night. This is often the students’ favorite evening activity since they are in the spotlight! What is a skit? A short play or performance (not more than five minutes) It is usually humorous (but doesn’t have to be) It encourages all cabin members to be part of a group. Skit Ideas: We will inform you on Monday about the topic of your skit. We will give you some examples of previous skits, but it’s up to you and your cabin to create something original so be creative. Cheers: This is an opportunity for students to show their cabin pride! You can perform a rap, poem, song, or cheer, so let your talent shine! Skit/Cheer Checklist: Is everyone in your cabin involved? Is your performance 5 minutes or less? Do students face the audience when they are speaking or singing? Do they speak loudly and clearly? Do not have skits that : • Have violent themes • Have crude or off-color jokes or remarks • Incorporate inappropriate topics such as sex, ethnics, gangs, religion, etc. • Point fingers at individuals or industries WES Cafeteria/Lodge The WES cafeteria serves “cafeteria style”. Each cabin sits together. Your responsibili-ties at meals include modeling appropriate mealtime manners and supervising your table. Appropriate mealtime behavior: • Say “please” and “thank you” to the cooks serving group, your cabin mates, and

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Appropriate Mealtime Behavior (continued)

• No cutting in lines • Seconds only after seconds has been called • Take at least three meal items (state regulations) • Bus your own tray, but the “Gopher” should be the only one up around the cafeteria. Each cabin is assigned “Community Duties” which are posted in the cafeteria/lodge. Contact Outside of WES/Students Leaving Students leaving: Students may not leave the groups without proper release procedures. Sometimes a visiting parent may wish to take a child home. Please direct them to the Health Room to fill out the correct forms. Never let anyone take a child away without consulting a member of the WES staff first. Phones-Students: Students are not allowed to use phones without staff permission. If students need to call home in non-emergency situations, please direct them to their class-room teacher. Phones-Counselors: To help you focus on the students during the week, counselors’ cell phones will be collected Monday morning and held in the health room. You may check them out during your free time for personal use. Also, counselors may use the payphone on campus at this time. If you need to call home at any other time, please talk with the principal or lead teachers. Homework: You are responsible for staying on top of your class work while at WES! We can make time for you to do your homework when you are a counselor. Please let us know if you have a heavy load and require more time for your studies. 11

COUNSELOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Before 7:00 a.m. students should be QUIET and on their own bunks

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. *wake-up students*prepare for breakfast*clean cabin*morning announcements @ 7:45

8:00-8:30 a.m.

BREAKFAST

*sit in center of group*supervise your table

8:30-9:00 a.m. *make bathroom stop*brush teeth*clean cabin*prepare for hikes *fill water bottles*change to hiking shoes

HIKES 9:00-NOON *assist Naturalist*positive attitude*encourage and model good behavior

*one counselor at the end of the group, others spread throughout *IMMEDIATELY notify Naturalist of any inappropriate behavior or injuries

12:30-1:00 p.m. LUNCH *sit in center of group*supervise your table

CABIN TIME 1:00-1:30 p.m. (T) *students should be on their own bunks (Tuesday only) 2:00 –2:30 p.m. (W,Th) *quiet activities such as reading and writing, naps

1:30-4:00 p.m. (T)

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. W, Th

*counselor meetings w/ teachers*counselor shower time*free time

RECREATION 4:00-5:00 p.m. (T)

2:30 – 3:30 pm (W, Th) *supervise activities*be safe*encourage students to participate

5:00-5:30 p.m. DINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS *make sure cabin is together*sit with your cabin

5:30-6:00 p.m. DINNER *sit in center of group*supervise your table

6:00-7:00 p.m. CABIN TIME *Prepare skits/chants*change clothes for evening programs*stop at bathroom

7:00-9:00 p.m. EVENING PROGRAM *Seat the students*sit in center of group*encourage and model good behavior

9:00-9:30 p.m. *go back to cabin quietly*brush teeth/wash face/use restroom*get changed for bed*quiet time on bunks, whispering to bunk partner, if there is time*collect flashlights

9:30 p.m. LIGHTS OUT *read to students quietly until sure they are asleep*quiet until 7a.m.

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• Give Naturalists and Teachers feedback on posit ive and negative student behavior. • Be a good role model, show students how it’s done. • Ask staff for help or ideas. • Remember, students come first! • Be positive and enthusiastic. • Enjoy yourself!

Cabin Counselor Study Guide

1.* During what times are the cabin counselors not required to supervise students? 2.* Should a counselor behave as a friend to the students to gain acceptance by them or

should a counselor behave as an adult leader to the students? 3.* Is it appropriate to speak with students about your personal life regarding boyfriends/

girlfriends, problems, or social life? 4.* How can counselors and WES staff work together most effectively? 5. How can you foster a positive atmosphere in the cabin? 6.* List four things you should avoid doing when disciplining a student. 7. List four things that are positive approaches to discipline and control. 8. What behaviors would automatically warrant a student being given a work detail? 9. What is the first thing you should do when you meet your cabin group? 10. What is the procedure for “meal count” forms? 11. What procedure should you follow after the evening program? 12.*What should you do about major discipline problems? 13.*What are four general safety rules to follow that will ensure the health and safety of

the students? 14.*What are two procedures to follow during any emergency? 15.*What procedure should be followed should a student become injured or ill? 16.*What is the emergency procedure during a flood? 17.*What is the emergency procedure during a fire? 18.*How can you prevent a child from getting lost? 19.*What should you do if a child is missing? 20.*Are you allowed to dispense any medications? Who may dispense medications? 21.*List two rules if broken by a counselor would result in immediate dismissal 22.* What should you do if you saw another counselor act inappropriately around stu-

dents, perhaps being a poor role model or breaking a rule? (This is not discussed in the handbook.)

23. During a meal, where should you be? Be very specific in your answer.

24. During evening programs, where should you be? Be very specific in your answer. *These items must be covered verbally by the WES Staff conducting the Cabin Counselor orientation.

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CHECKLIST OF WHAT TO BRING TO WHISKEYTOWN

Please be prepared for all weather conditions. Due to our location in the foothills west of Redding, nights can be chilly. Most of our evening programs are held outside. WES provides waterproof gear during inclement weather.

SHOES: It is important to bring hiking or tennis shoes that provide adequate support since you will be hiking everyday on rocky trails. Open toed shoe s/sandals are not allowed on the trails. Flip-flop sandals are allowed in the cabin and shower house only. Please bring more than one pair of shoe s!

APPROPRIATE DRESS: Since WES is a public school and you are serving as a role model, it is important to dress modestly and appropriately. Skimpy shorts, halter or midriff tops, two-piece bathing suits, or inappropriate logos, etc. are not allowed. All staff, students, and cabin coun-selors are required to wear a shirt at all times, except when swimming. If you only have a two-piece bathing suit a T-shirt can be worn over it. Shirts and tank tops must cover bra-straps, midriffs, and not show cleavage.

Items marked in bold are essential. Cabin counselor handbook Water bottle (plastic) Twin sheet (req. Health Dept.) Bath towel/wash cloth Sleeping bag/blankets 5 shirts/t-shirts 3 pairs of jeans/heavy trousers 5 pairs of socks 5 pairs of underwear Swimming suit coat toothbrush/toothpaste and soap flashlight watch/alarm clock pajamas set of raingear pillow musical instruments cap or hat shorts gloves deodorant/personal items small day pack/fanny pack sunscreen/chapstick

Optional Items Camera/film books binoculars

Non-aerosol insect repellent Fishing equipment (last Saturday in April through

Nov. 15)

Things NOT to bring to WES:

**Cell Phones Hairspray/mousse

Curling irons Blow dryers

Stereos/radios Firearms Tobacco Pagers Jewelry Alcohol

Knives of any kind (including pocket and fishing) Candy/gum/soda or any other food

NO AEROSOL SPRAY CANS

These items will be confiscated and not be made available during the week.

PLEASE NOTE: Be aware that makeup and other cosmetic items are not allowed to be brought or used by the students. If you must bring them please use them minimally and with the greatest discretion.

**CELL PHONES: Due to many problems over the years, cell phones will be taken from counselors;

however, you will be allowed to use them during your 1 hour break.

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STUDENT FIVE-DAY SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 6:30: Cabins 1-4,

9-12 wake up for showers **

6:30: Cabins 5-8, 13-18 wake up for showers **

6:30: Cabins 1-4 9-12 wake up for showers **,

6:30: Wake All Cabins No Showers

7:00: Remaining students wake-up

7:00: Remaining students wake-up

7:00: Remaining students wake-up

6:45: Pack/ Clean Cabins

7:45: Morning announcements/ Flag Salute

7:45: Morning announcements/ Flag Salute

7:45: Morning announcements/ Flag Salute

7:45: BREAKFAST/Mail Call

8:00: BREAKFAST Mail Call

8:00: BREAKFAST/Mail Call

8:00: BREAKFAST/Mail Call

8:15: Last Call for Breakfast

8:30: Cabin Check Out

9:00: Instructional Hike 9:00: Instructional Hike 9:00: Instructional Hike 9:30: Closing Activities

10:30: Students arrive at WES/Site tours

11:00: Recognition Ceremony with classroom teachers

12:15: LUNCH/Move into cabins

1:15: Counselor Meeting

12:15: Students leave. Departure times vary.

1:30: Fire Drill 12:30: Counselors leave

2:00: Instructional activities

2:00: Cabin time 2:00: Cabin time 2:00: Cabin time

2:30: Teacher Time 2:30: Teacher Time 2:30: Teacher Time 3:15: Introductory Hike

4:00: Recreation 4:00: Parent Visitation/Recreation

4:00: Parent Visitation/Recreation

5:00: Return to campus

5:00: Bell 5:00: Bell 5:00: Bell

5:15: Announcements 5:15: Announcements 5:15: Announcements 5:15: Announcements 5:30: DINNER 5:30: DINNER 5:30: DINNER 5:30: DINNER

6:00: Cabin group activity (Journal page)

6:00: Cabin group activity(Skit/student journals)

6:00: Cabin group activity(Skit/student journals)

6:00: Cabin group activity(Rap/poem/ song/cheer)

7:00: NPS/Camp fire/snack

7:00: Night hike/snacks

7:00: Camp fire/skits/snack

7:00: Rap/poem/song/skit/ DANCE/snack

9:00: Bedtime 9:00: Bedtime 9:00: Bedtime 9:00: Bedtime 9:30: Lights out 9:30: Lights out 9:30: Lights out 9:30: Lights out

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STUDENT 4-DAY SCHEDULE

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 6:30 - Cabins 1-4, 9-12 wake up

for showers ** 6:30 - Cabins 5-8, 13-18 wake up for showers **,

6:30 - Wake All Cabins -No Showers

7:00 - Remaining students wake-up/cabin recheck

7:00 - Remaining students wake-up/cabin recheck

6:45 - Pack/ Clean Cabins

7:45 - Morning announcements/ Flag Salute

7:45 - Morning announcements/ Flag Salute

7:45 - BREAKFAST/Mail Call

8:00 - BREAFAST/Mail Call 8:00 - BREAKFAST/Mail Call 8:15 - Last Call for Breakfast

8:30 - Cabin Check Out 9:00 - Instructional Hike with

picnic lunch 9:00 - Instructional Hike with picnic lunch

9:30 - Closing Activities

10:30 - Students arrive at WES/Site Tour

11:00 - Recognition Ceremony with classroom teachers

11:30 - Staff Introductions - School Rules

11:30 - LUNCH

12:15 - LUNCH 12?15 - Students Leave

Move to Cabins Departure times may vary

according to school schedule 1:30 - FIRE DRILL 12:30 - Counselors leave 2:00 - Instructional activities 2:00 - Cabin time 2:00 - Cabin time 3:15 - Introductory Hike 2:30 - 4:00 Teacher Time 2:30 - 4:00 - Teacher Time 4:00 - 5:00 Parent

Visitation/Recreation 4:00 - 5:00 - Parent Visitation/Recreation

5:00 - Return to campus 5:00 - Bell 5:00 - Bell 5:15 - Announcements 5:15 - Announcements 5:15 - Announcements 5:30 - DINNER 5:30: - DINNER 5:30 - DINNER 6:00 - Cabin group activity (student journals)

6:00 - Cabin group activity (Assigned by Naturalist)

6:00 - Cabin group activity (Rap/poem/song)

7:00 - NPS/Campfire Program/Snacks

7:00 - Night Hike/Snacks 7:00 - DANCE/snack

**The cabins that do not shower in the forming will have a choice to shower at recreation.

9:00 - Bedtime 9:00 - Bedtime 9:00 - Bedtime 9:30 - Lights out 9:30 - Lights out 9:30 - Lights out

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2 1/2-DAY SCHEDULE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

6:30 Cabins 1-4; 9-12 wake up for showers ** 6:30 Cabins 5-8; 13-16 wake up for showers **

7:00 Remaining Students 7:00 Remaining Students Wake up Wake up

7:45 Morning Announcements 7:45 Morning Announcements Flag Salute Flag Salute

8:00 BREAKFAST/Mail Call 8:00 BREAKFAST/Mail Call 9:00 Instructional Hike with 9:00 On Campus Activities

10:30 Students arrive at WES PICNIC LUNCH 12:15 LUNCH Site Tours Get on Bus and go Home

11:30 Staff Introductions/ School Rules

12:15 LUNCH Move into cabins

1:30 Fire Drill 1:45 Snack 2:00 Instructional activities 2:00 Cabin Time

on campus 2:30 Teacher Time: 3:15 Introductory Hike

4:00 Recreation * Night Activities for 2.5 program 5:00 Return to Campus No Parent Visitation are scheduled depending upon

teacher requests and program 5:10 Amphitheater 5:10 Amphitheater needs

Announcements Announcements 5:30 DINNER 5:30 DINNER 6:00 Cabin Time 6:00 Cabin Time

(NPS/Journal Page) 7:00 Night Activity #1** 7:00 Night Activity #2**

(Campfire- NPS, skits)

(Night Hike/Snack) 9:00 Bedtime 9:00

Bedtime 9:30

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Lights Out Lights Out 9:30