Outdoor Education Parent Meeting

Important Information

What to Pack

OSturdy footwear (more than one pair of shoes is needed)

O JacketOSweatshirtsOSweatersOLong pants or jeansOPajamasOShirts

O Socks (lots!)O UnderwearO Waterproof raincoat

or ponchoO Sheets and blanket

or sleeping bag, pillow

O Toiletry itemsO Bag lunch (no glass

bottles)

What You Might PackOShorts for rec

timeOBinocularsODisposable

(recycling) camera

OCompassOFlashlightOLip balm,

sunscreenO Insect repellant

(non-aerosol)

OSlippersOShower capOFlip-flops or

sandals for shower use

OStationary and stamps

OPen or pencilOWatch

What NOT to PackOElectronic devicesOAerosol SpraysOCurling IronsOFirearmsOKnives

OHair dryersOMatchesOMoneyOGlass bottlesOGum, candy, or

food

ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES FOR

ANY REASON!

Day of Departure to Camp

O Students must be dropped off at JW at 9:00 AMO Bagged lunch-no glass (clearly labeled)O One suitcase (clearly labeled)O One sleeping bag/pillow/blanket (bundled)O Student should be wearing long pantsO Student should be wearing sturdy shoes

Day of Return to JWO Students must be picked up (with their

belongings) from JW at 1:00 PM

Parent VolunteersO stay the night in cabins with studentsO ride the bus to and from camp with

studentsO hike into campO assist teachers with classesO monitor cabin timeO monitor rec time

If interested please fill out Parent Volunteer form and return it to JW

COSTO $80.00 per child

O cash or check made out to Julius West Middle SchoolO Please write your child’s first and last name on the memo

line of checks

O Pays for meals, renting camp, nurse, evening programs, and securing medical reimbursement insurance

O Email Mrs. Seek if cost imposes financial hardship for family

tara_r_seek@mcpsmd.org

MedicationOAll medical forms with medicine should

be dropped off by a parent to the health room by May 1

OOver-the-counter medicine should be new and unopened

OQuestions? Contact: O Nancy Austin (School Nurse)

Nancy_T_Austin@mcpsmd.orgO Evelyn Berkoh-Asamoah (Health Room

Technician) Evelyn_Berkoh-Asamoah@mcpsmd.org

Visit the Outdoor Environmental Education Program website at: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/

outdoored/

View these presentations and all necessary forms on the Julius West Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/

westms/

Email: Tara Seek Outdoor Education Coordinator

Tara_R_Seek@mcpsmd.org