Outdoor Education

Expectations and Orientation

Cabin Group Expectations

All school rules apply at camp.

  • Cabin groups stay together and with an adult at all times. (Except bathroom trips when students should travel with a buddy.)
  • Chaperone must be with students when students are in the cabins.
  • Interior doors should be left open at all time (except bathroom doors).
  • The appropriate way to get on or off a top bunk is to use the ladder.
  • During Flat on Back/Feet on Bunk (FOB) everyone is to be;
    • In their own cabin with their chaperone.
    • Students should be encouraged to read, rest or play quiet games.
  • Food is not allowed in cabins, and will be confiscated.
  • Lights out is from 9:30pm to 7am.
  • Showers are closed during lights out time.
  • Cabins should remain quiet until 7am out of respect for other campers.
  • Please use showers in your cabin area only.
  • Students going to the public restroom must:
    • Get their chaperones permission.
    • Go with a buddy and stay together until they return to their group.
  • At meals:
    • We strive for no waste.
    • Everyone should drink at least 1 glass of water at each meal.
    • All food must remain in the dining hall.

Orientation: Camp Rules

Safety

  • Walk; please don’t run. (Except on the sport courts or slab)
  • Sticks and rocks stay on the ground (unless naturalist gives you permission)
  • No gum (choking hazard and hard to remove)
  • Wear closed-toed shoes for all activities
  • Stay in your cabin group with your chaperone 
  • Stay within camp boundaries: only cross bridges with an adult, do not climb on or over railings or fences.
  • No going back to your cabin alone without a chaperone

Respect Others

  • Ring bell ONLY with an Outdoor Educator’s permission. The bell means it’s time for you to go to your dismissal location.
  • Benches and bleachers are for sitting only; feet will stay off the benches and will use the stairs.
  • Your cabin is for you and your cabin members only.

Respect Nature

  • Creek areas are only visited with an Outdoor Educator
  • Leave No Trace: Natural objects stay where they are; pick up after yourself/litter you find
  • Stay on the trails (Warning about ticks and poison oak) 

The Step System

  • Consequences for disrespectful behavior or breaking the rules teachers are notified about steps daily
    • Step 1: Verbal Warning
    • Step 2: Lose free time for the rest of the week
    • Step 3: Call home with your teacher
    • Step 4: Get sent home