Fall Campout Letter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The annual Fall High School campout is coming up October 5-7. We will be leaving for Deschutes River State Recreation Area on Tuesday morning and returning Thursday afternoon. Students should arrive at school by 8:30 as usual. We expect to leave around 9:30, and will return Friday around 1. We still need parent drivers and chaperons 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.

We are expecting around 75 students to come on the trip. Drivers must be over 18 and have a legal background check. If you are willing and able to drive, please email Ken at ken@trilliumcharterschool.org. We would greatly appreciate drivers, and this campout would not be possible without that assistance.

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

A list of suggested supplies for your student is below:

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

It is pretty amusing living in the Pacific Northwest and trying to project the weather, but theoretically the location of the Deschutes River increases our chance of having a dry time. Of course, we cannot count on that, and should prepare for wet, dry, warm, and cold!

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.

Warm Regards,

High School Advisors