And all are well.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
It is hard to take capture a campfire in a photo...
...lets just say that the word Shazam! will have new meaning for all present.
Lunch!
Thanks to our Preppers, Hoppers, and Dishwashers we had a lovely lunch. KEEC staff collect and weigh our waste at the end of every meal- 2 pounds of waste from lunch today.
Arrival at KEEC
We have arrived and everyone is settling in. The weather couldn't be better and the staff is super excited and extremely welcoming! Campers are learning their jobs, building community in their investigation groups, making new friends and having fun.
Off We GO !
Friday, May 21, 2010
Last Minute Friday Details
Breaking News: We will be swimming at KEEC next week! Please pack a suit and extra towel if you would like to take a dip and cool off while we are there.This week students have been filling in the a few pages in their KEEC journal (pictured above). One page was for reference about critical ecology concepts such as food chains, photosynthesis, and communities. A second page asked students to list their goals and expectations for their week at KEEC. Here are a few excerpts:
Goals: "To have fun with my peers at KEEC, to learn about nature and how to help our planet."
"To catch a big fish and climb a tall mountain."
"To do ALL of the hikes!"
To get up the climbing wall in 20 seconds."
Expectations:" To go on a long hike and have fun!"
" I expect to meet a lot of people and have a good time."
"Learn something new."
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
KEEC Phone Number and Address
Dear Parents/Guardians,
On May 24th, all of the 5/6 students from CAES will travel to Keewaydin to attend a week of environmental education camp. Please remember to review the supplies list so that your child is prepared for the week. As they say at camp, there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear! Be sure to pack rain gear and a warm jacket!
All students should be at school around 7:45 on Monday with their gear labeled and put in the hallway OUTSIDE of their classroom. Be sure that all of your child’s gear has a last name on it! (All blue sleeping bags look the same unless you have written your child’s name on the bag!) We have masking tape here which you may use for labeling or better yet, use duck tape and label all belongings at home. If it is raining we will have the busses pull up as close to school as possible, but obviously, things will still get wet.
Make sure your child has eaten breakfast before we leave. There will be no food, drinks or gum etc. on the busses going to Keewaydin, so make sure your child has some food in his/her tummy! The kids will have their first meal at Keewaydin at lunchtime on Monday, Again, no food, candy, gum or electronic devices allowed on the bus or at camp.
Probably one of the coolest things in the world of camping is receiving MAIL FROM HOME AND RELATIVES! Hint: If you send out mail on the weekend before we leave, your child will have a letter waiting there on Monday...! So, here is the address:
Keewaydin Environmental
Education Center
10 Keewaydin RD
Salisbury VT 05769
EMERGENCY PHONE CONTACT: We are sharing the KEEC number with all parents in the event you have a true emergency and need to contact camp. Please know that this particular number has an answering machine and often a call will not go through to the director until he listens to calls. I am sure that you will find one of us at camp by calling this number. If your child has an emergency while at camp, we have three phone numbers that you have given to us and we will certainly contact you immediately. Thanks!
(802)-352-1052 Keewaydin Emergency Phone Number
On May 24th, all of the 5/6 students from CAES will travel to Keewaydin to attend a week of environmental education camp. Please remember to review the supplies list so that your child is prepared for the week. As they say at camp, there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear! Be sure to pack rain gear and a warm jacket!
All students should be at school around 7:45 on Monday with their gear labeled and put in the hallway OUTSIDE of their classroom. Be sure that all of your child’s gear has a last name on it! (All blue sleeping bags look the same unless you have written your child’s name on the bag!) We have masking tape here which you may use for labeling or better yet, use duck tape and label all belongings at home. If it is raining we will have the busses pull up as close to school as possible, but obviously, things will still get wet.
Make sure your child has eaten breakfast before we leave. There will be no food, drinks or gum etc. on the busses going to Keewaydin, so make sure your child has some food in his/her tummy! The kids will have their first meal at Keewaydin at lunchtime on Monday, Again, no food, candy, gum or electronic devices allowed on the bus or at camp.
Probably one of the coolest things in the world of camping is receiving MAIL FROM HOME AND RELATIVES! Hint: If you send out mail on the weekend before we leave, your child will have a letter waiting there on Monday...! So, here is the address:
Keewaydin Environmental
Education Center
10 Keewaydin RD
Salisbury VT 05769
EMERGENCY PHONE CONTACT: We are sharing the KEEC number with all parents in the event you have a true emergency and need to contact camp. Please know that this particular number has an answering machine and often a call will not go through to the director until he listens to calls. I am sure that you will find one of us at camp by calling this number. If your child has an emergency while at camp, we have three phone numbers that you have given to us and we will certainly contact you immediately. Thanks!
(802)-352-1052 Keewaydin Emergency Phone Number
Equipment List
There is never bad weather only bad clothing.
NECESSARY ITEMS
****RAINCOAT OR PONCHO (even better with a hood!)****
*rain pants are very helpful too
*warm jacket
*shoes/boots/sneakers for hiking PLEASE NOTE WE REQUIRE CLOSED
TOED SHOES FOR ALL OF OUR INVESTIGATIONS! Crocs or flip-flops are
not acceptable footwear for hiking.
*socks: warm and abundant!
*heavy sweater (fleece is best, it works when wet! or wool.)
*warm shirts
*long and short sleeve lightweight shirts
*3-4 long pants
*pajamas
*underwear
*towel and shower items
*warm sleeping bag or warm sheets
*pillow
*hat/cap/bandanna
*flashlight
*2-3 pens or pencils
*day pack
*Water bottle (one liter soda bottles work beautifully)
NOTE: Wool blankets and pillows (if you don’t bring one) are supplied by
Keewaydin.
OPTIONAL ITEMS
*long underwear (for early spring or late fall)
*rubber boots for wet walking
*reading book
*letter writing material, stamped
*bathrobe and slippers
*camera and film
*binoculars
*musical instruments
*sunglasses
*chapstick
*bathing suit
*shoes/sandals to wear in water (no flip-flops please)
*shower shoes
*fishing poles
*insect repellant
DO NOT BRING ( NOT allowed!- You will be asked to leave camp if found with these items)
*food, candy, gum, drinks
*radios, cassette players, CD players, etc.
*knives
*electronic games, cell phones, any electronic device
It is essential that your child is properly equipped for an active week of
outdoor exploration while at KEEC. Our ‘classroom’ is out-of-doors and we’ll be in it rain or shine. The cabins and dining hall are heated with wood stoves; however, in early spring or late fall, it can be quite cool, even inside the buildings. These seasons also present us with all kinds of fun moisture. It is VITAL your child be prepared. We are learning to appreciate nature with all of its diversity and it is important that your child be prepared and as comfortable as possible.
Packing for this experience can be a great lesson for your child and one that
will have a lasting impact all week. Packing is a very important step. Your child
needs to bring as few things as possible without sacrificing comfort and basic needs.
This can be a creative process. Your child should learn what is functional and what is luxury, what is essential and what is unnecessary. Simplicity is the rule of
thumb. Packing old, dark clothes is best as we will be sitting on the ground, rocks, limbs; whatever we find, wherever we go. If you’re worried about something being stained, don’t send it.
Feet deserve special mention since we will be on them all week. Functional,
comfortable shoes are VITAL at all times on campus. We do a lot of hiking, wet and
dry. Dry, warm feet are the best feet around. A lot of socks and 2-3 pair of
shoes/boots would be perfect. Awareness of the state of the earth in context with
mud and moisture could be helpful when packing.
Nature’s classroom also presents us with an abundant amount of mosquitoes
at times. It is helpful for your child to dress appropriately and to bring insect
repellent. Jean-weight pants, long sleeve shirts and long socks and bandannas for necks and ankles are invaluable protection against bug bites.
We suggest packing in one piece of luggage in addition to a day pack since
space on the school bus and in cabins is limited. Pack sheets and essentials for the first day last to make unpacking easier.
Knowing how to dress for the elements is a key part in enjoying your
surroundings. Layering is essential; buying new things is not. We do not want you to buy anything for this one week, which will not be used at other times. Please borrow anything on the list that you don’t have. And don’t forget to:
LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL!
LABEL! LABEL!
Thank you for allowing your child to be a part of this experience!
NECESSARY ITEMS
****RAINCOAT OR PONCHO (even better with a hood!)****
*rain pants are very helpful too
*warm jacket
*shoes/boots/sneakers for hiking PLEASE NOTE WE REQUIRE CLOSED
TOED SHOES FOR ALL OF OUR INVESTIGATIONS! Crocs or flip-flops are
not acceptable footwear for hiking.
*socks: warm and abundant!
*heavy sweater (fleece is best, it works when wet! or wool.)
*warm shirts
*long and short sleeve lightweight shirts
*3-4 long pants
*pajamas
*underwear
*towel and shower items
*warm sleeping bag or warm sheets
*pillow
*hat/cap/bandanna
*flashlight
*2-3 pens or pencils
*day pack
*Water bottle (one liter soda bottles work beautifully)
NOTE: Wool blankets and pillows (if you don’t bring one) are supplied by
Keewaydin.
OPTIONAL ITEMS
*long underwear (for early spring or late fall)
*rubber boots for wet walking
*reading book
*letter writing material, stamped
*bathrobe and slippers
*camera and film
*binoculars
*musical instruments
*sunglasses
*chapstick
*bathing suit
*shoes/sandals to wear in water (no flip-flops please)
*shower shoes
*fishing poles
*insect repellant
DO NOT BRING ( NOT allowed!- You will be asked to leave camp if found with these items)
*food, candy, gum, drinks
*radios, cassette players, CD players, etc.
*knives
*electronic games, cell phones, any electronic device
It is essential that your child is properly equipped for an active week of
outdoor exploration while at KEEC. Our ‘classroom’ is out-of-doors and we’ll be in it rain or shine. The cabins and dining hall are heated with wood stoves; however, in early spring or late fall, it can be quite cool, even inside the buildings. These seasons also present us with all kinds of fun moisture. It is VITAL your child be prepared. We are learning to appreciate nature with all of its diversity and it is important that your child be prepared and as comfortable as possible.
Packing for this experience can be a great lesson for your child and one that
will have a lasting impact all week. Packing is a very important step. Your child
needs to bring as few things as possible without sacrificing comfort and basic needs.
This can be a creative process. Your child should learn what is functional and what is luxury, what is essential and what is unnecessary. Simplicity is the rule of
thumb. Packing old, dark clothes is best as we will be sitting on the ground, rocks, limbs; whatever we find, wherever we go. If you’re worried about something being stained, don’t send it.
Feet deserve special mention since we will be on them all week. Functional,
comfortable shoes are VITAL at all times on campus. We do a lot of hiking, wet and
dry. Dry, warm feet are the best feet around. A lot of socks and 2-3 pair of
shoes/boots would be perfect. Awareness of the state of the earth in context with
mud and moisture could be helpful when packing.
Nature’s classroom also presents us with an abundant amount of mosquitoes
at times. It is helpful for your child to dress appropriately and to bring insect
repellent. Jean-weight pants, long sleeve shirts and long socks and bandannas for necks and ankles are invaluable protection against bug bites.
We suggest packing in one piece of luggage in addition to a day pack since
space on the school bus and in cabins is limited. Pack sheets and essentials for the first day last to make unpacking easier.
Knowing how to dress for the elements is a key part in enjoying your
surroundings. Layering is essential; buying new things is not. We do not want you to buy anything for this one week, which will not be used at other times. Please borrow anything on the list that you don’t have. And don’t forget to:
LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL! LABEL!
LABEL! LABEL!
Thank you for allowing your child to be a part of this experience!
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