Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Science Camp Information for 2010-2011 5th grade

5th GRADE SCIENCE CAMP

Dear 4TH Grade Families:

One of the most anticipated programs in the Arlington Elementary Schools is just around the corner: The 5th Grade Science Camp at the W. Alton Jones Environmental Education Center in Rhode Island. At this time, we would like to provide a few more details about the program.

WE ARE IN NEED OF SCHOOL LIAISONS. Each Elementary School needs a parent liaison to work with the camp coordinator, principals and 5th grade teachers. Please contact your school principal if you may be interested.

Listed below is a brief camp preview to help prepare us for our trip next fall.
A package with additional information about the camp will be sent home in September. This will include the name of your school’s liaison, with contact information.
A representative from the W. Alton Jones Environmental Education Center will meet with parents for an informational evening in September, and the students will have a presentation in school as well.
The cost of the camp is approximately $340. A limited number of scholarships will be available. Please check with your school principal if you anticipate needing financial assistance.
Please consider becoming a cabin chaperone for one or more of the 3 nights. Your school liaison will be in charge of recruiting chaperones. You must have a current CORI form on file with APS in order to chaperone.
Please visit the Alton Jones Website for more information regarding this and other educational programs at www.altonjonescamp.com.
Schools are scheduled to attend camp as follows:
October 12 – 15 Peirce - Dallin
October 19 – 22 Bishop - Thompson
October 26 – 29 Hardy - Stratton
November 16 – 19 Brackett

Please feel free to contact me at my email listed below, or your school principal if you have any questions or concerns. We count on your support to make this educational adventure a success.

SCHOLARSHIPS – If you know of a business or organization that may be willing to contribute to our scholarship fund, please pass on my contact information. We anticipate many requests again this year.

Thank you, and have a great summer!

Karen Hartley
Science Camp Coordinator
Arlington Outdoor Education
khartley@arlington.k12.ma.us