St. Bede

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St. BedesMarch 17th-21st, 2014
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YMCA Camp Arroyo

• We opened in 2001
• Our buildings use various green building
  techniques as a living model of sustainability
• We are located in the hills outside Livermore
• 138 acres, including
• 12 modern cabins
• Swimming pool
• Large cafeteria
• Infirmary
• 2 yurts
• Basketball Court
• Organic Garden
• Amphitheater

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What will my child do at Outdoor School?

• Outdoor Environmental Education School
• Although the students will have fun with the
  hands on learning, this is not a summer camp
  experience.
• Students will be placed in Adventure Groups by
  their teachers and assigned to an Arroyo
  Naturalist who will be their teacher while at
  camp.
• Your child will be given the opportunity to
  explore, hike, learn, have fun and make new
  friends.

• What is a Naturalist?
• The instructors at camp are called Naturalists
• They have experience working with children of all
  ages
• And a love for the outdoors and passion for what
  they teach

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Benefits of East Bay Outdoor School

• Our hands-on curriculum meets with many CA State
  Standards
• Community-building and shared experiences
  transfer into the classroom
• Personal growth
• Staying overnight away from homewe are experts
  in helping kids through homesickness
• Working with peers and making new friends
• Overcoming personal challenges and achievements
• Choreskids take responsibility for taking care
  of where we live and eat

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Cabins

• Male and female cabins are separated.
• Each cabin houses 12 peopleup to 11 students, at
  least on adult
• Each cabin has
• 6 bunk beds
• Drawers to store clothes
• Heat and A/C to keep kids comfortable
• Bathroom inside cabin

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Bathrooms

• Each bathroom has
• A private shower
• A private toilet
• 2 sinks
• Shelves for toiletries

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Example of Our Schedule

• 700 Wake upGet ready for the day and do cabin
  chores
• 815 Breakfast
• 900 Adventure Group Lesson
• 1145 Lunch
• 1230 Quiet Time in Cabins
• 130 Adventure Group Lesson
• 415 Recreation Time
• 545 Dinner
• 645 Cabin Time
• 715 Night program
• 845 Get ready for bed (showers)
• 930 Lights out!

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Lesson OptionsIn Adventure Groups

• Voices of the Past
• Learn about the Ohlone Indians who lived here
  before us.
• We will explore the culture through hands-on
  activities, such as making rope and using pump
  drills for a shell necklace, using a mortar and
  pestle to grind wheat, and attempting to make
  fire.

• Wild Places
• Explore the areas around camp through games and
  activities.
• Look for critters under logs, explore with
  binoculars, and connect yourself to nature!
• Take hikes to check out the wildlife plants
  that live around camp.

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Lessons

• Garden
• Connect to the source of our food by harvesting
  and cooking with seasonal garden produce.
• Talk about life cycles and see it in action
  through our composting systems.
• Assist us with caring for our garden

• Eco-Design
• Experiment with solar energy and other renewable
  resources! Can you really power a CD player with
  the suns energy?
• Learn earthy-friendly building through hands-on
  activities

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Lessons

• Cresta Blanca Hike
• Hike to the top of the surrounding hills for an
  incredible view of Lake Del Valle.
• Learn about local geology and watersheds through
  fun activities.

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Recreation Time

• In the afternoons you can choose a Rec Activity
• Choices may include
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Lanyards
• Board games
• And other sports and arts crafts!

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Night Programs

• Options Include
• Staff Campfire
• Night Walk
• Surprise Activity
• Student Skit Night

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Meals

• Students are assigned a table group for the week.
• Meals are served family style.
• Students will have 3 well-balanced nutritious
  meals prepared by our professional Food Service
  Staff.
• There is plenty of variety to keep everybody
  satisfied.
• If your child has a food allergy or any dietary
  issues please write it on the health form so that
  the kitchen can accommodate your childs needs.
• Meals may include
• Breakfast pancakes, eggs, cereal, fruit, bacon,
  tater tots
• Lunch Burritos, grilled cheese, wraps, fries,
  pizza, salad
• Dinner pasta, stir fry, tacos, vegetables,
  roast turkey, mashed potatoes, rice

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Were all helpers!

• During meals, we have 3 jobs that everyone has
  the opportunity to assist with. We are a
  community so everyone helps each other.
• Set Up A different group will set the tables for
  each meal
• Hoppers Each table will have 2 rotating hoppers
  per meal. Hoppers serving dishes to the table and
  clear the items at the end of the meal. (They are
  NOT in charge of serving any food.)
• Clean Up Each cabin group will sweep the
  cafeteria floor at least once so that the dining
  hall is ready for the next meal.

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Safety and Medical Concerns

• Students are supervised by adults 24 hours a day
• There are 1-2 chaperones per cabin to supervise
  whenever students are in the cabin
• Students are never allowed to go anywhere by
  themselves. We use a buddy system
• The YMCA Camp Arroyo staff have all been
  fingerprinted
• All staff are First Aid and CPR certified and
  trained in use of the onsite AED
• All medications are distributed by the Health
  Supervisor assigned by the school
• Emergency services can be at camp within 10
  minutes

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Behavior Management

• Some of Our Rules
• Four Core Values Respect, Responsibility,
  Honesty, Caring
• Always follow the Buddy System
• Walk on the paths
• Listen and follow the directions of my teachers
  and chaperones
• Respect the property of others
• Respect the privacy of others
• Use language that is positive
• Help my cabin clean every morning before
  breakfast

• Our Warning System
• 1st warning Verbal
• 2nd warning Will miss Rec Time for the day
• 3rd warning Will miss Rec Time and will call
  home
• 4th warning Will be sent home

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What to Bring (You will receive a packing
list from your teachers)

• Sack lunch for Arrival Day ONLY
• WATERBOTTLE!!!
• Day pack to carry water bottle, sunscreen, warm
  layer on lesson
• Dont bring anything new and dont buy anything
  special for camp! You will get dirty!
• Sleeping bag OR twin-size sheets and blanket
• Pillow
• Pajamas (sleeping clothes)
• 2 pairs of shoes (in case one pair gets muddy)
• Pants, shirts, jacket, hat
• Rain coat or poncho
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, towel,
  sunscreen, chapstick

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What to Bring (You will receive a packing
list from your teachers)

• Sack lunch for Arrival Day ONLY
• WATERBOTTLE!!!
• Day pack to carry water bottle, sunscreen, warm
  layer on lesson
• Dont bring anything new and dont buy anything
  special for camp! You will get dirty!
• Sleeping bag OR twin-size sheets and blanket
• Pillow
• Pajamas (sleeping clothes)
• 2 pairs of shoes (in case one pair gets muddy)
• Pants, shirts, jacket, hat
• Rain coat or poncho
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, towel,
  sunscreen, chapstick

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What NOT to Bring

• Sandalsstudents must wear close-toed shoes
  outside of cabins (flip-flops for the shower are
  okay)
• Gum, candy, foodit will attract critters
• Electronics, like iPods or Gameboys
• Swiss Army knives
• Moneythere is nothing to buy at Camp Arroyo
• Cell phonesthere are phones at camp for
  emergencies

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We look forward to seeing you
soon!For more information about our program,
please visit our website at www.camparroyo.org
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Fundraising

• Fundraising goal is 4680
• Cost per student is 312
• Fundraising Option Pizza Lunches every Friday
  from October-February
• Families have the option of a payment plan if not
  interested in fundraising
• Payment plan is 52 a month for 6 months (October
  1st-March 1st)