Grade 6 Camp Arnes June 6-8, 2018 General Information
▪ Deposits & initial permission – Due March 23, 2018 ▪ Parent info packages sent home week of April 30-May 4 to ONLY students attending camp. This package will include information about fundraising amounts and the balance owing. ▪ Final balance due – Monday May 28, 2018. Important Dates ▪ Depart for Camp ▪ 9:30 am June 6, 2018 ▪ Arrive Home from Camp ▪ Approximately 3:00 pm June 8, 2018
Camp Arnes ▪ Camp Arnes is located on the west shore of Lake Winnipeg, 110 km north of Winnipeg. ▪ We will be travelling from the school to the camp by RETSD bus. The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
▪ Camp Arnes is owned and operated by the Lake Winnipeg Mission Camp Society, Inc. The society began operating summer camps for youth in 1949 and has since then built up the site and facilities and expanded its program to a year-round operation. The camp has grown, for the most part, through donations and General Info volunteer labour. The camp is a not-for-profit operation and is registered as such with the Federal Government. About Camp Arnes ▪ Site: The site consists of 320 acres of beautifully wooded forest, meadows, bogs, grasslands and a large playground area. Foot paths, self-guided nature trails, riding trails and ski trails make for easy access into the forest area. The changing shoreline allows for hikes to the Arnes pier and marina and other points of interest.
Camp Arnes Site Map
▪ Nature hike/orienteering ▪ Fire and bannock making ▪ High ropes course ▪ Climbing wall Possible Camp ▪ Archery Activities ▪ Swimming ▪ Zip line ▪ Hayride ▪ Bonfire and marshmallow roast
Once we have the list of all students attending camp, parents will receive a package including: ▪ Personal Medical Information Form - includes dietary & allergy information ▪ Swimming Consent Form Parent Info Pack ▪ Departure/Arrival Information sheet ▪ Packing List ▪ Activity Schedule ▪ Fundraising/Balance Owing letter
▪ Information collected will include student medical information, emergency contacts, allergies, dietary needs, and any medications. This information will only be shared with the teachers attending the camp IF NECESSARY. All medical forms will be destroyed after camp is over. Medical Info & ▪ Professional medical and hospital services are available Medications within 15 minutes of the Camp at Gimli Community Health Centre, in Gimli. ▪ Any students’ taking or needing medications while at camp will need to fill out additional forms to allow the teacher in charge to administer the medication.
All guests with allergies or dietary restrictions should bring their medications, Epipens, etc. as well as snacks that they know they can have (as long as they are nut- free). Those with allergies will be introduced to the host and to the Kitchen Manager. At that time they can discuss the allergies in more detail. Please make sure to mention if a severe allergy is airborne or just consumption based; this should be indicated on the allergy form prior to arrival. Camp Arnes is a nut safe camp . Since we don’t always know exactly what groups are bringing to Camp for additional snacks, we cannot guarantee we are nut free; however we do not use nuts or nut oils in our kitchen. Some of our products come from suppliers Camp Arnes indicating their products “may contain nuts”. If that is a concern, we encourage individuals to supply food items for times they may not want to eat what is provided. Allergy/Dietary We do not cook any seafood/shell fish products. As a nut safe Camp, we ask that only pre-packaged and nut free snack items be Restrictions brought to Camp to protect the safety of all current and future guest groups. Camp Arnes can guarantee gluten free and lactose free diets as well as diabetic diets. Policy We will try to do our best to accommodate any other allergies, however, this cannot be guaranteed. Camp Arnes serves meals buffet style (Camp Arne staff serves guests), where those with allergies may be able to simply avoid certain foods in the line (if the allergy is mild and/or is easy to identify). If an allergy is severe and a guest wants to bring their own meals, store it in our kitchen and use our microwave at meal times, they are more than welcome to do so provided that the meals are prepared in advance and simply need to be warmed up. For the vegetarians in the group, we do guarantee an alternative protein (i.e. lentils, chickpeas) at each meal (variety may be limited). All dietary needs and allergies must be indicated on the Personal Medical Information Form which will be a part of the Parent Info Pack going home in April.
Swimming Pool Policies and Information Endurance Test ▪ All students will be required to demonstrate a continuous 50-metre swim to our NLS certified lifeguards before being allowed into the deep end of the pool. ▪ All students who pass the endurance test will receive a wristband. Camp Arnes Buddy System Swimming ▪ Camp Arnes lifeguards will be enforcing the “buddy system” during pool times. Policy ▪ When a whistle or similar communication device sounds, each pair will find one another and stay in one place until instructed otherwise. ▪ Each student should keep an eye on his or her “buddy” throughout the activity. ▪ This system will be tested by Camp Arnes lifeguards every fifteen minutes.
Example packing list. A paper copy will be sent home with the parent package after spring break.
Example of a possible activity schedule
▪ Parents will receive a letter indicating the personal fundraising amounts for their child. ▪ Fundraising amounts include: ▪ Show and Save books ▪ Sobey’s gift cards ▪ Parents must give permission for the fundraising amount to be used towards the Camp total – see the red arrow. Fundraising & ▪ Example: Balance Owing
▪ We will likely be using the following cabins/chalets: ▪ Poplar Grove & lounge area ▪ Tamarack Accommodations ▪ North & South Cabins ▪ Wigwam – for group activities This is subject to change based on numbers attending.
Tamarack A & B Each unit contains a private room with a single or double bed for the teacher supervisor . The main area has 4 built-in bunk beds. A full 3- piece bath is in each unit. Mezzanine (or “loft”) area has room for 4 -6 mattresses. Linens are not provided.
▪ NORTH CABINS 5 heated cabins with bunk beds. Heated washroom with showers in cabin vicinity. Linens not provided. Cabins ▪ SOUTH CABINS 3 heated cabins with bunk beds. Heated washroom with showers in cabin vicinity. Linens not provided.
8 rooms -4 on the upper level and 4 on the main floor . Each room contains 4 bunk beds. Full washroom facilities are on each floor . Wheelchair accessible washroom off the lobby. Linens are not provided.
▪ Students will be given the opportunity to list 3 people they would like in their cabin group. Choosing cabin mates ▪ From that list, we will do our best to ensure at least ONE of those choices are in their cabin.
▪ Students will be grouped into larger 'Activity Groupings' for daily activities. Activity groupings ▪ These groupings will be created by the teachers
▪ All students being considered for this trip must exhibit: ▪ Satisfactory academic progress – this includes getting all work in, staying up to date on assignments, trying your best and participating in your learning Behaviour ▪ Good attendance expectations ▪ Appropriate behaviour standards – this includes listening, following instructions, being trustworthy BEFORE CAMP and being respectful to other people and property ▪ Final decisions regarding attendance at camp will be determined by the teachers and administration at the school.
▪ At all times students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and responsible way, always being mindful that they represent École John Henderson School. ▪ Respect others Behaviour ▪ Respect property ▪ Respect themselves Expectations ▪ For safety reasons, students are expected to: AT CAMP ▪ Follow the rules and expectations of Camp Arnes ▪ Listen carefully to the instructions of the teachers and camp councilors ▪ Follow the instructions of the teachers and camp councilors
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