Camp Tecumseh

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Camp Tecumseh
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Camp Tecumseh
Located near Brookston, Indiananot far from
Purdue country.
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Camp Tecumseh
Objectives

• Fulfill 7th grade curriculum
• Experience outdoor education
• Alternative learning environment
• Hands-on learning
• Leadership mentorship for high school
  counselors
• Provide academic role models

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Camp Tecumseh
Most of the learning is application based.
Almost all lessons are hands-on and involve
interacting with the varied Tecumseh biomes.
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Camp Tecumseh
Lessons

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Physical Education
• These activities correspond with the Indiana
  State Standards for 7th grade and will be
  included in student grades.

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Camp Tecumseh
Supplemental Activities
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Camp Tecumseh
The Black Hole
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Canoeing
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Mt. Wood
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Square Dancing
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Olympics
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Camp Tecumseh
Teacher and Counselor Skits
Top Secret
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Student Information
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Camp Dates SESSION 1
Oct. 7 9 (Mon Wed)

• Mr. Sturges classes
• (periods 1-4)
• Mr. McCords classes
• (ALL periods)
• ALL 7th graders that have BROWN, HIATT/HENDERSON,
  or KRIGER

Based on your Science Teacher
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Camp Dates SESSION 2
Oct. 9 11 (Wed Fri)

• Mr. Sturges classes
• (periods 5 - 7)
• Mrs. Ingles classes
• (ALL periods)
• ALL 7th graders that have Miss McKee

Based on your Science Teacher
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Accommodations (Well send you a packing list
closer to camp time)

• Students sleep in cabins. There is at least one
  adult in each cabin, and likely high school
  counselors.
• Bunk beds and mattresses are provided you need
  your own bedroll and pillow
• Flush toilets and warm showers bring your own
  soap and towels

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WE NEED CABIN PARENTS!

• Need one adult in each cabin
• Need at least 80 parents
• Session I we need 20 moms and 20 dads
• Session II We need 20 moms and 20 dads
• No parent volunteers no adult in cabin at
  night! (we dont have enough teachers to cover
  them and we need your help!)
• See Mr. Libey to volunteer! ?

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Meals

• All meals are served family style (big serving
  bowls with food for 8)
• Take only what you will eat our goal is zero
  food waste
• Students, as well as adults, help set and clean
  tables

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What to Pack (you will be getting a list in the
future)

• A sack lunch for your first day at camp
• Be prepared for ANY weather, this is Indiana!
  Dress in layers
• Bring 2 pairs of comfortable shoes than can get
  dirty we play in the creek! No open toes,
  sandals, or flip flops. (Flip flops can be worn
  in the showers.)
• Bring OLD clothes we sit on the ground, muddy
  or not! (4 days worth)
• Underclothing for 3 days (plus extras, please ?)
• Sweatshirt or jacket and long pants in case it is
  cold.
• Rain gear (raincoat/poncho)
• Hat for rain, sun, or cold
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap,
  shampoo)
• Towel and washcloth warm showers are available
• Bed roll or sleeping bag and pillow

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Optional Items

• Flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Camera
• Money for Trading Post
• Change for soft drinks during recreation time.

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What NOT to Pack

• Electronic equipment (cell phone, radio, mp3
  player, mini TV, PSP, IPOD/IPAD and similar
  items). These will be confiscated in accordance
  with school rules.
• Shaving cream or similar items there will be no
  cabin raids
• Curling Irons no time in the morning, few
  outlets (Hair dryers are allowed if they are
  ESSENTIAL)
• Soft drinks and snack foods you dont want a
  critter curled up in your bed with you
• Knives even though this is a camping
  experience, ALL school rules apply

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Cost and Permission Slips

• 122.00 (checks or money order only)
• Made out to HSJH
• Include student name (first and last) in memo
  section
• PLEASE, PLEASE PAY TODAY if you have not already
  done so!
• (if absolutely not possible send in payment to
  front office A.S.A.P.!)

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Other Cost Information

• For severe funding issues, contact Mr. Brown
  (ebrown_at_hse.k12.in.us)
• No is necessary at camp, however if students
  would like to purchase Camp Tecumseh merchandise
  they may bring extra money (we suggest 25 for
  bottled drinks and/or a souvenir IF YOU WANT)

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Departure/Arrival Procedures
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Departure Day(You will get this info again at a
later date)

• Students must be at school by 815 am
• Parent rides recommended, due to the amount of
  gear (limit 1 bag, 1 bedroll)
• Luggage should be rainproof labeled with the
  students name and placed by the students bus
  number

• Students should keep a copy of their bus, cabin,
  table, and trail group information WITH THEM at
  all times!
• Students must pack a lunch for the 1st day only.
  Disposable containers preferred.

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Arrival Day

• Buses arrive back at Cyntheanne Park for pick up
  between 200 215 pm
• Students may leave school as soon as buses arrive
• Please do NOT park along curb buses will unload
  at that location
• Students will not be allowed to use phones,
  please plan to pick up your student at the
  Cyntheanne Park.
• Students can ride the bus home, if necessary, but
  rides are recommended due to luggage.

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Adult Supervision
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Teachers and Staff

• Co-Directors Eric Brown, Amanda Kriger, Jeff
  Libey will be at camp each day
• Additional teachers will be at camp to help
  supervise activities
• Tecumseh staff members will help direct camp
  activities

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Camp Tecumseh
Wonderful and Essential Cabin Parents
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Cabin Parent Stuff

• WE NEED CABIN PARENTS!
• Background check must be on file
• Encouraged, but not required, to supervise on bus
  ride
• Sleep in cabins with students for supervision
• Assist with some evening activities
• The parent fee is 70.00 (or 35 per night)
• Attend parent meeting on Thursday Oct. 3rd at
  800 PM

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Nurse at Camp

• There will be a school nurse attending camp each
  day dispensing all meds (except first lunch).
• First day lunch dosage must go in sack lunch.
  Kids eat their OWN SACK LUNCH at camp (please
  dont forget to pack your child a lunch)!
• The nurse will be training HS counselors in
  specific students needs, as well as universal
  precautions.
• For dietary concerns, please contact camp
  cafeteria manager directly _at_ 765-564-2898

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MEDICATIONS

• If your child needs ANY medication at camp other
  than Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Tums and Sudafed you
  will need to come to the clinic on Sept. 26th
  between the hours of 3-6pm. At that time, please
  do the following
• Bring all meds in original RX. bottle with only
  the number of pills needed while at camp to the
  nurse ON SEPT. 26th.
• Bring the completed form. Form and meds must
  match! Please see the nurse for the handout if
  you dont have one.
• It is VERY important to provide the nurse with
  camp RX meds ON SEPT. 26th!
• NURSE ROSE CONTACT INFO srose_at_hse.k12.in.us or
  317-594-4120
• Cabin parents may give meds only to their own
  child.

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THANKS FOR COMING!

• Contact Mr. Brown with questions about payment
  ebrown_at_hse.k12.in.us
• Contact Mr. Libey to parent volunteer
  jlibey_at_hse.k12.in.us
• Contact Mrs. Kriger with questions about camp
  akriger_at_hse.k12.in.us
• Camp will be one of those wonderful childhood
  memories your student will NEVER forget! ?