High School Campout

May 7, 2009


Dear Parents and Guardians,


The annual Spring High School campout is coming up next week. We will be leaving for Milo Mciver Wednesday morning and returning Friday afternoon. Students should arrive at school by 8:30 as usual. We expect to leave around 9, and will return Friday around 1. We still need parent drivers and chaperones for the trip, as well as people to help with cleaning and organizing when we get back. Please contact your student’s advisor if you think you might be able to help.


This time we're taking Trimet: we're going to travel in two groups of 30 with each group having 2 chaperones with one extra chaperone in case we need to divide into one smaller group. We will meet the number 33 bus at the Rose Quarter at 10 am then transfer from the 33 to the 31 which will take us into Estacada. From Estacada we will have about a 2 mile hike into Milo Mciver along the river. If there is any change to the transportation plan we will be forwarding that information on to you all as soon as possible. We are also asking that students pack as light as possible for simpler transportation purposes.


The cost of the trip is covered entirely by the student activity fee.


A list of suggested supplies for your student is below.:


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Tent w/ground cloth and rain fly
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Sleeping bag or blanket/sheet bedroll
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Sleeping pad
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Flashlight/headlamp
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Toiletries
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Towel
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Swimsuit
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Change of clothes
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Sleepwear
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An extra pair of sneakers
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Warm clothing for potentially cool nights
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Light clothing for potentially warm days
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Sunscreen
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A rain jacket or poncho


It is pretty amusing living in the Pacific Northwest and trying to project the weather, but a few showers are predicted for our first 2 days with the temperature projected around the 60's.


All students on the trip are expected to share in cooking and cleaning duties. Drugs and alcohol are, of course, strictly prohibited on the trip. Game systems and loud music are requested to stay at home, while we encourage students to bring cards, board games, and musical instruments.


We look forward to another great high school campout. Please let your student’s advisor know if you have any questions.


Regards,


The Student Camping Committee, James and,

Will, Elizabeth, Jess, and Ken

High School Advisors