Elementary Schools

Adamstown

Denver

Reamstown

Schoeneck

General Elementary

Curriculum

Title I/Reading Support

CAMP SWATARA SESSIONS

2009 - 2010

April 26-28, 2010 (Monday to Wednesday)     

April 28-30, 2010 (Wednesday - Friday)     

May 3-5, 2010 (Monday - Wednesday)


Photos from past sessions.

The success of Cocalico's Environmental Education Experience is in large part due to the involvement of parents as camp volunteers. Parents who volunteer for this worthwhile experience join the students at camp, co-teach one lesson, and serve as cabin parents.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Attached is a medication permission form for the Camp Swatara Environmental Experience. If your child requires medication (including over the counter medications such as Tylenol, Benadryl, Claritin, etc) at camp we will need the following:

• The attached form completed with all necessary information (one sheet for each medication)
• A physician signature on the attached form OR a written order OR the pharmacy bottle with the correct prescribing information. The information from your physician MUST include:
• The name of the medication
• How often and when it is to be given
• The dosage
• The medication in the original bottle-with only enough doses for the time at camp
• The medication and paperwork brought to the school on the morning of departure - EVEN THOSE MEDS THAT ARE STORED AT SCHOOL - unless other arrangements have been made with the school nurse (If your child has medication at school, we highly recommend contacting the school nurse well in advance of the trip to discuss these meds)
• If your child is to carry a medication - INHALERS ONLY - required is the attached signed permission or a note from your physician stating your child may carry it and that he/she has been educated in proper usage

PLEASE KEEP THIS FORM UNTIL DEPARTURE IN THE EVENT YOUR CHILD WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY REQUIRE MEDICATION ON THE TRIP

Camp Swatara Medical Form

Students bringing medications to camp without the necessary information and signatures will not receive those medications. If you have any questions concerning medication administration during the environmental experience at Camp Swatara, please feel free to call the health room at your child’s school. Thank you for your assistance in keeping all of our students healthy and safe.

EQUIPMENT LIST

 We suggest that your child should bring the following items to Camp Swatara.
(Please keep in mind that it tends to be cooler at camp.)

If you bring a fishing rod, please put a paper tube over rod or put rod in trash bag and cover the hook (film canisters work well).   

                        DO NOT BRING*** - gum, radios, tape recorders, extra food, money, knives,

                                    hair dryers, cell phones, perfume, make-up, aerosol cans, sprays or flashlights.

Every item you expect to have returned should be clearly marked - clothes, bedding, towels, washcloths, underwear, etc. Please clearly mark the outside of all sleeping bags, duffel bags, suitcases, fishing equipment, etc. with your child's name and school.   (A piece of masking tape with this information would be suitable.) The marking   should indicate name and school. Each shoe and sock should be marked separately. A list of all equipment and clothing brought to camp can be fastened in the lid of the suitcase or secured to the inside of the duffel bag. A lost and found box will be maintained at camp. It shall be the student's responsibility to check for lost items.

CODE OF THE OUTDOORS CONTRACT

You and your child will be expected to sign this agreement before going to camp. You will receive the contract in April.

MY RESPONSIBILITIES DURING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

I will be responsible for the completion of all academic assignments.

I will be agreeable about accepting the room, team table and group assignments. I know that the faculty has considered the best interests of each student in making these assignments.

I will be responsible for my personal cleanliness and the condition of my living area.

I will willingly participate in all activities.

I will take my turn doing mealtime and other responsibilities that may be necessary.

I will conduct myself in a manner that will reflect credit upon my family and school.

I understand that my failure to comply with the rules and policies of the outdoor education program will result in my being sent home.   In that event I will receive a failing grade for the work that I miss.

 

VOLUNTEER SALUTES

"It was very relaxing and I had a good time. "

"Fantastic for both child and parent - a school experience (positive) which student will always remember."

"Glad to have experienced this event with both of my children in separate years."

"I had a wonderful time. I wish I could have stayed to teach and visit with the kids for the next couple of days."

"This was a great experience for me. I think the 5th grade students learned some things and had a good time.   You can't beat that combination."

"I felt it was a great experience for everyone involved. The camp had a beautiful setting and offered the children many new and interesting experiences."

"It was terrific! I haven't had that much fun since Girl Scout Camp xxx years ago."

"Excellent program - students, parents, teachers - everyone   can benefit from Camp Swatara."

"I was impressed with how smoothly it flowed!"