Outdoor EducationHenderson International School

Fall 2014-15

Middle School Outdoor Education Program

Based upon the belief that skills developed and practiced in the outdoors transfer back to everyday life.

Students who participate in outdoor education programs deal directly with concepts such as:•Leadership and Followership•Inclusiveness•The value of working toward a common goal•Recognition of the unique attributes of each individual

Benefits of Outdoor Education

Students who participate in outdoor education learn•About their own strengths and weaknesses•How persistence can bring success •That risk can be dealt with responsibly and thoughtfully

Personal experience in outdoor settings helps students•Develop a respect for the natural world•Recognize the value of the natural world

Fact Sheet

• Both trips are scheduled Sep 15-17– Late start on Sep 18, 9AM

• 10:1 student to HIS teacher ratio, plus camp instructors• Transportation is provided to and from HIS via bus• Healthy and nutritious meals are provided, including

arrangements for those with dietary restrictions• Students participate in a variety of educational and

teambuilding activities• Participation is required as part of the MS curriculum and

educational program

http://www.wolfadventures.org

Camp Hess Kramer

• Grades 5 & 6• Key programs: Oceanography; Outdoor Science, and

Primitive Living Skills• Key Features include:

– Access to beach, tide pools, and woodlands– Beach and mountain trails– High and low ropes course– 28 upscale cabins– Full dining hall

Catalina Island – Two Harbors Camp

• Grades 7 & 8• Key programs: Oceanography and Island Ecosystem• Key Features include:

– Unparalleled to beach, tide pools, and ocean– Beach and mountain trails– Sea kayaking and snorkeling under the care of

certified specialists– Platform tent cabins– Delicious meals are made on the premises

Outdoor Ed Packets

• Specific to each trip - get the correct packet– Grades 5 & 6: Camp Hess Kramer– Grades 7 & 8: Catalina Island

• Each packet contains: general guidelines, letter from WOLF, camp specific information, contact information, packing list, permission forms, and medical forms

• All medical forms and permission forms must be completed and turned in to the Mr. Bezsylko no later than Sep 5, 2014

Communication While @ Camp

• You will receive an email confirming our arrival to camp, an email with news from day 2, and an email confirming our departure from camp

• In the event of an emergency, please call the main school number 702-818-2100

• Contact home can often aggravate potential homesickness, but students are allowed to call home in the evenings – a phone is provided for that purpose. Electronics such as cell phones are permitted on the bus ride but must be turned in to a staff member upon arrival to the facility.

Questions

On behalf of the entire Middle School team, thank you

for your time and your continued support!