6th Annual
Camp Classen
Outdoor Education Experience
October 26 – October 30, 2020
WHY OUTDOOR SCHOOL???
O. OBJECTIVES: To provide academic experiences for students in an outdoor setting. To provide sensory experiences which will help students develop awareness of and appreciation for the interdependence of the natural and physical worlds.
To provide social experiences for students which promote a cooperative spirit and team building within the group.
TRAIL LESSONS: 2-3 hour trails lessons extending 5th grade science curriculum.
LAKE TRAIL-Lessons on hydrology, succession, natural and energy resources
WARREN TRAIL- Lessons on geology, building forces of earth, biomes, and ecosystems
FOSSIL TRAIL-Lessons on interdependence of all living things and biomes
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Cooperation, Teamwork, Sharing, Physical Strengthening, Responsibility
DAY TIME ACTIVITIES:
Team Building Problem solving activities that cabin groups must solve together Riflery Develops concentration and precision
Boating Rowboats & Canoes (Life Jackets provided and required) Owl Pellets Dissecting, observing, analyzing prey/predator relationships Horseback Horsemanship procedures for safety & enjoyment Sports Field games, volleyball, basketball
Tomahawks Axe throwing - Precision & patience will be tested
Other activities scheduled based throughout the camp experience.
EVENING
ACTIVITIES:
*Various Games
*Flag Retirement
*Bonfire & Smores
*Night Hike
*Extreme Animals or
Snakes, Snakes!
*Movies under the stars!
*Etc
For more information visit including a Camp Classen introduction video visit my website:
Parents &/or Guardians,
As part of our 5th grade curriculum at Bryant Elementary we will be taking our 5th graders to the
YMCA Camp Classen facility in Davis, OK October 26 – October 30, 2020. I know this seems like a long time away, but I want you to be thinking about the Camp Classen process. Planning for camp takes an immense amount of time. For this reason, I will be working with each parent to ensure everything is taken care of for your child.
Camp Classen is a WEEK long experience where your child will have the opportunity to learn hands on through various methods. During this week your child will be spending their time at the YMCA Camp Classen facility in Davis, OK. Yes, this means a week away from home and school. This may be a first-time experience for many students. Once your child is at the camp and having fun the anxiety and fear of being away from home will subside.
Our days and evenings at camp will be packed full of activities that are guaranteed to be fun, yet engaging and educational. This educational experience cannot be given in the classroom. Our goal is to see every 5th grader attend. If you start saving now this will be an affordable opportunity for your
child. Camp tuition is $260 per student. We will have TWO fundraiser opportunities. One this spring, and one in the fall when we return to school. Please do not rely solely on fundraisers to pay your child’s camp tuition. Set aside money now to help cover the cost. I can begin accepting payments as early as the first day of school in August. Students who do not attend Camp Classen will be required to attend school like normal.
I have included a general timeline for Camp Classen in this packet. The timeline includes dates that information is due to me. Please save this timeline. A Camp Classen meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday March 31, 2020 at 5:30pm in the Bryant Cafeteria. Please plan to attend this meeting to learn about our Camp Classen program and ask any questions that you may have. We need every parent in attendance for this information. We will have a sign in sheet for each 4th grade class.
In August, your child will receive a packet of IMPORTANT forms that MUST be completed, signed, and returned for your child to attend Camp Classen. YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND CAMP CLASSEN WITHOUT THE COMPLETED FORMS! Please pay attention to due dates on as this information is time sensitive.
I know this can be an overwhelming experience and I am here to help anyway that I can. If you start planning and saving now Camp Classen can be a reality for your child. Please reach out to me via email or by phone if you have questions. I am here to help and want to see all students attend camp.
Thank you, Blake Wood
Camp Classen Director Bryant Elementary School
School: (405) 735-4130 Cell: (405) 778-4031
STUDENT BRING ALONG LIST FOR CAMP CLASSEN OUTDOOR SCHOOL
***Please label ALL supplies with your child’s name. Each student is allowed ONE bag plus their bedding bag. They must be able to carry these items themselves.
DAY ONE: Pack a sack lunch and drink. (Label these with your child’s name.)
BEDDING: Place all bedding into a large trash bag (Tie a pink ribbon or blue ribbon on the bag. Also, label the bag with your child’s name.)
• Sleeping bag or blanket and sheets to fit a twin bed. • Pillow with pillow case.
CLOTHING: (Label everything!) • Pajamas
• 2 pair of shoes (Hiking boots are great!) • Shower shoes/flip flops
• 8 pair of socks and underwear • 8 t-shirts
• 5 pair of jeans or long pants (required on the trails) • Coat (not just a hoodie)
• 1 or 2 sweatshirts • 1 jacket/hoodie
• 1 raincoat/poncho (this is a necessity) • Hat or cap
• Backpack (REQUIRED)
• Flashlight (REQUIRED)
• 24 pack water bottles (REQUIRED) TOILET ARTICLES
• 2 bath towels and washcloths • Comb/brush • Lip balm/chapstick • Soap/shampoo • Toothpaste/toothbrush • Contact case/solution • Deodorant • Hair dryer ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
• Camera (disposable is the best kind) • Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
***NO VIDEO GAMES, CD PLAYERS, I-PODS, CELL PHONES, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED!**
***Additional items may be needed closer to camp. Notification will be sent home if additional items needed**
THIS PACKING LIST WILL BE SENT HOME AGAIN WITH THE CAMP ENROLLMENT PACKET!!
Sending Mail to Camp: MAIL EARLY to assure delivery! Preferably on Monday
Student Name-Bryant Elementary Camp Classen YMCA
10840 Main Camp Rd. Davis, OK 73030
Or e-mail to [email protected]
Important Camp Classen Information
March 31, 2020 @ 5:30pm 1st Camp Meeting
Bryant Cafeteria
**All 4th Grade parents need to attend**
April 1 – 14, 2020 Kettle Corn Fundraiser (50% of sales
towards your kiddos Camp Cost)
August 27, 2020 @ 6:00pm 2nd Camp Meeting –
**All parents need to attend, even if you attended the spring meeting
Bryant Cafeteria
Bring with you: Shot Records, Driver’s license, Medical Insurance, list of child’s medication (Over the counter & prescription with dosage information)
September 11, 2020 Student Enrollment Forms due
**LATE FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**
**ALL INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED – IF ITS IN THE PACKET THEN ITS IMPORTANT**
September 18, 2020 Deadline for Parent Counselor Applications DUE
**See Mr. Wood for an application**
**See Mr. Wood to complete background check**
October 2, 2020 All camp payments due—Make check to Bryant Elementary
**Blue or Black Ink ONLY**
October 2, 2020 All Medication Release forms due
**Separate form for each medication is needed** **This includes over the counter and prescription medication**
**Forms signed by parent & doctor**
October 20, 2020 @ 6:00pm Parent Counselor Meeting
All parents attending Camp must attend
October 27, 2019 Luggage Drop Off 2:00-5:00pm
October 26 – October 30, 2020 Students at Camp Classen
October 26, 2020 LEAVE FOR CAMP!
Meet in the gym at 9:00 to check in.
