Schedule
Thursday, September 14
8:05 a.m. depart St. Michael’s Singleton campus (Students should arrive as they normally do.)
9:15 a.m. arrive at Camp Westview
Morning small group activities and games
11:35 a.m. lunch
Afternoon high ropes course and boating (canoes, kayaks & paddleboards)
Evening dinner, recess & free time (athletic equipment available)
10:15 p.m. lights out
Friday, September 15
6:00 a.m. optional sunrise hike to the lakefront
7:30 a.m. wake up call
8:00 a.m. breakfast and free time
Morning water trampoline & water zipline
11:45 a.m. class meeting
12:00 p.m. lunch
1:30 p.m. depart Camp Westview
3:15 p.m. return to St. Michael’s Singleton Campus
Families are asked to park in the lower (gym) lot while awaiting the bus’s return. Please do not arrive too early as extra cars will clog carline for families of 6th and 7th graders. Updated estimated time of arrival will be posted on the School’s Facebook page and Twitter feed.
Release Form (Parents Must Submit)
Also, under the topic of safety, please complete and return to the office the attached release form.
Completed release forms must be returned to the Middle School office by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13. Students failing to return a completed form by this time place in jeopardy their ability to participate in the trip.
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 me (804-837-4410), Ms. Futrell (910-617-9521), Ms. Martin (804-382-1255), or Mr. Tickle (804-658-6295) 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 or Michael Turner (215-266-7303) during off hours.
What to Pack (and Leave at Home)
Our accommodations at Camp Westview 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*:
- toiletries (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
- towels (1 for shower and 1 for swim activities)
- sheets and blankets OR sleeping bag (all beds are twin sized)
- pillow
- flashlight
- bug repellent
- waterproof sunscreen
- sturdy closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking shoes)
- hat
- sweatshirt or jacket
- rainwear (coat & hat, or poncho)
- water bottle
- book
- swimsuit (females- we strongly suggest a one piece swimsuit given the athletic nature of the water activities)
*Items should be labeled with the student’s name.
Students need not bring the following as they are provided by Camp Westview:
- food, (all meals and snacks will be provided)
- water.
Students should NOT bring or pack:
- cell phones
- valuables
- food
- electronic devices.
Again, we are all excited for a great trip! Please remember to get in those completed release form, attend the September 12 meeting, and have a nice weekend.
