WHY CAMP?

EOTC

Education outside the ClassroomEOTC encourages young people to be capable and knowledgeable citizens who are involved with the communities they live in, and who contribute to a wider New Zealand community.

EOTC supports a broader and deeper learning because of the real-life context they are experiencing. When this experience is extended, as in an overnight stay, students are developing key life skills and strengthening relationships they have with peers and adults.

Camp deepens students awareness of the Key Competencies, Principles and

Values of the New Zealand Curriculum.

EOTC

Education outside the Classroom

Year 5 and 6 is an important time for learning to be independent and learning to dream big. Regardless of their life situation children need to believe in themselves, in their abilities, and in their right to experience life to the fullest. Opportunities for this are in their learning in the classroom, in responsibilities or activities they take on, in team or zone events, in challenges they accept and in challenges set for them.

Camp is an opportunity to be responsible for themselves and their gear in a safe, fun environment with friends. It is an opportunity where they need to consider ‘the public’ as well as themselves and their friends.

Mt Ruapehu represents an opportunity to challenge and extend themselves physically, mentally and emotionally.

Dare To Dream

MT RUAPEHU 2015

Transport

Accommodation

Activities

Safety & Supervision

Food

Clothing

Costs

Fundraising

Questions

TRANSPORT

Buses x2 - Odessy Coachlines - 37 passengers & 33

passengers School Van - 11 passengers – if needed Private Car/s – as/if needed

THE PARK ACCOMMODATION

The Park specialises in hosting schools and

large groups Rooms include bed, bedding, heater. Rooms are shared, 4-6 beds per room Boys and Girls rooms separate Groups will include friends All rooms include bathrooms so students don’t need to leave their room at night. Adult supervisors will room share with three people, in the same area as student rooms. Drying rooms are available so ski clothing from Day 1 can be dried over night for Day 2. We will have our own conference room for meals provided by the restaurant and by the

school The building has a large central courtyard with only one main entrance in,

making it a very safe enclosed venue.

ACTIVITIES

Hamilton Gardens National Park Ski or Snowboard lessons Chairlift rides Game evenings Taupo Pools

SKIING OR SNOWBOARDINGFor two days students will spend time on the mountain.

Day One is called the Discover Package. It includes the hireage of ski or snowboard equipment, a 2 hour lesson with Mountain Instructors in Happy Valley, a free sightseeing chairlift ride up and down the mountain, and a beginner mountain pass.

Day Two is called the Explorer Package. It includes the hireage of ski or snowboard equipment, a 2 hour lesson with Mountain Instructors on Knoll Ridge and an all mountain pass which includes all chairlifts. We will ski this afternoon in ability groups.

ACTIVITIES IF THE WEATHER ‘TURNS TO CUSTARD’

If we are unlucky with the weather we will have investigated a range of activities that the students can do in the Taupo district. Such as…..

Rock Climbing Walls Bush Walks or Mountain Biking Jet boats Ten-pin Bowling Trout farm Taupo Pools

SAFETY & SUPERVISION Safety is paramount.

Full RAMS forms (RISK Assessment & Management Strategies) will be completed closer to the time. These will be done with the students so THEY are aware of all the risks that need to be considered and the ramifications of anyone not listening, paying attention, following the rules, acting silly or jeopardizing others. These RAMS forms will be shared with all adults involved in the trip. Parent helpers will each be assigned a group of 5/6 students and be responsible for that group at all times. Staff will not be assigned a group so they are free to oversee all behaviour, and all activities. All staff will be skiing or snowboarding. All staff will carry mobile phones, parents will be encouraged to have mobile phones. No parent will have their own child in that group. Fluoro orange beanies will be used by all students ( these are highly visible items in

all weather )

SAFETY & SUPERVISION Safety is paramount. Adults attending: Staff: Shiralee Sands Matt Riceman Amanda Kemp Steve Ross – Student Teacher Germaine Petersen and Helen McGrath for the middle 2 days

Parents: Many parents have indicated interest in attending camp already. We are planning on taking 10 parents. This group will be finalised shortly.

SNOW CODE

Students will be taught the 8 points on the ‘snow code’ and how to show RESPECT on the mountain before we leave school.

FOOD Tuesday

Morning Tea and Lunch - bring from home

Afternoon tea - supplied (biscuit, fruit)

Dinner /Dessert – supplied by The Park

Wednesday –ThursdayBreakfast - supplied (cereal, fruit, toast, milo)

Morning tea – supplied (fruit, chocolate bar)

Lunch – supplied (muesli bar, roll, )

Afternoon tea - supplied (biscuit, fruit)

Dinner/Dessert – supplied by The Park

Friday Breakfast - supplied (cereal, fruit, toast, milo)

Morning tea – supplied (fruit)

Lunch – supplied (hot dogs, fruit, biscuits)

Students with special dietary requirements will be taken

into consideration for all meals.

GEAR LIST

Students will be given a gear list that will include a set amount of clothing, shoes, towels, toiletries and other essentials.

Bedding IS NOT necessary. Optional items will include a soft toy, playing cards or a

non-electronic game and a small quantity of sweets. No electronic devices or phones will be allowed.

Conversations, co-operative games and time

together are part of the camp experience.

ON MOUNTAIN CLOTHING

Ski Jacket and pants Track pants Polar fleece Thermals top and bottoms Gloves Scarf Beanie Woolen socks Sunglasses

It is best to try to gather together all these items well in advance of the trip. Ski jackets and pants and gloves can be hired but this will add to individual’s costs. It is best to ‘beg, borrow or steal’ as much as possible off family or friends. (don’t really steal! )

DOCUMENTATION

A full consent form for students and adults Detailed medical form for students and adults A form for skiing/snowboarding requirements A student contract A detailed gear list

These will all be sent home closer to the time

COSTS The cost of this camp is $400 for students and parents who ski or

snowboard.

The cost to parents who don’t ski or snowboard is $280

Fundraising will lower this total substantially!!

The breakdown of the cost is as follows ….

* Transportation (bus) $100 * Accommodation $100

* Mountain Day One: 1x Discover Package = 2 hour lesson, ski or snowboard gear,

beginner mountain pass, sightseeing chairlift ride $60

* Mountain Day Two: 1x Explorer Package = 2 hour lesson, ski or snowboard gear,

an all mountain pass which includes all chairlifts $77

* Aquatic Centre $4 * Dinners/Desserts $48 *Breakfasts/lunches $12

PAYMENTS

One off payments can be made at the office at any time,

with cash or by eftpos. Automatic Payments can be set up with the office so they

go directly into the school bank account.

Small amounts can be sent to school on a weekly basis.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS Community BBQ Food Stall 13th March Sports Day and Bake Sale organised with the Leaders on 1st April Whittakers Chocolate Sales in Term 2 (Chocolates sold by students going on camp will have the money raised taken

directly off their bill. Money raised from chocolates sold by students not

going on camp will go into the general pool.)

A Disco in Term 2 Mufti Day Term 3

Other ideas in the pipeline. Book Fair in Term 3 Sausage Sizzle outside The Warehouse in Mt Roskill

Further ideas are most welcome.

• Julie will be applying for 3 different grants for the Buses, the Accommodation and the Skiing Sessions. In the past we have been successful with at least one of these.

WORTH A TRY!

QUESTIONS