Eighth Grade Camping Trip: September 18-19
To the Families of Our Eighth Graders,
We’re two weeks away from the much-anticipated camping trip. I’m sure your children are as excited as we are! This annual trip is a wonderful chance for the class to learn, play, and laugh as they begin their final year together at St. Michael’s.
Included in this note are details to help us all prepare for a safe and successful adventure. While we will prepare the students thoroughly for the trip, please take time to review this information with your children.
Schedule
Wednesday, September 18
7:30 a.m. departure from Bon Air former Martin's parking lot at Stony Point Shopping Center
3036 Stony Point Rd
9:15 a.m. arrive at Jamestown 4-H
Morning group and cabin assignments; team building; dress for afternoon activities
Noon lunch
1 p.m. ropes, archery, canoeing
5:30 p.m. clean up and free time
6:30 p.m. dinner & free time
8:00 p.m. campfire s’mores & stargazing
10:15 p.m. lights out
Thursday, September 19
6:00 a.m. optional sunrise hike to the river
7:30 a.m. wake-up call
8:00 a.m. breakfast and free time
9:00 a.m. games
11:45 a.m. class meeting
Noon lunch/pack
2:00 p.m. leave 4-H Jamestown
3:30 p.m. return to Stony Point Shopping Center Martin's parking lot (Huguenot Road)
NOTE: Families are asked to park in the Stony Point Shopping Center in front of the old Martin's while awaiting the bus’s departure and return. Updated estimated time of return will be posted on the School’s Facebook page and Twitter feed.
Safety and Communication
As always, our first duty is to students’ safety. If an issue should arise during the trip, one of the chaperones or I will contact you. Similarly, should an emergency arise and you need to contact your child during the trip, please contact Mrs. Stargell (804-837-4410), Ms. Martin (804-382-1255), or Mr. Winkler (804-390-9124) on our mobile phones. In the unlikely event that you are unable to reach any of us, please contact the School during normal school hours (272-3514) or Bob Gregg (703-899-6009) during off-hours.
What to Pack (and Leave at Home)
Our accommodations at the 4H will be comfortable, but not a five-star hotel. Please keep this in mind, along with the objectives of the trip (learning, class bonding, and safe communal fun) when packing. In addition to clothes suitable for long, active days outside, students should pack**:
- water shoes
- closed-toed shoes suitable for walking
- bug spray
- toiletries (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
- towels (1 for shower and 1 for canoe activities)
- sheets and blankets OR sleeping bag (all beds are twin sized)
- pillow
- flashlight
- bug repellent
- waterproof sunscreen
- hat
- sweatshirt or jacket
- rainwear (coat & hat, or poncho)
- water bottle
- book
- clothes suitable for canoeing
**Items should be labeled with the student’s name.
IMPORTANT: Students should NOT BRING OR PACK: cell phones, valuables, food, or any electronic devices.
Again, we are all excited for a great trip!
With warm regards,
Jessica Stargell
Middle School Director
