Camp Parent Letter

Narrows View Intermediate 7813 44th St. West University Place, WA 98446

September 11, 2012

Dear Parents and/or Guardians of NVI 6th Grade Students:

The purpose of this letter is to give parents some basic information on NVI's 6th grade Outdoor Education Program and funding for this event. We will be heading to Camp Arnold, in Eatonville, on May 29th, and returning on May 31st. Camp Arnold is a wonderful place for your child to engage in an outdoor learning environment.

A major component of our camp program includes the academic classes in which your child will be taking part. These courses include owl pellets (food chain), microscopes (investigating pond water), orienteering (survival skills), leadership (team work and problem solving), animal tracking, and canoeing. Teachers and/or community volunteers will teach all of these exciting courses. These classes match University Place School Districts 6th grade objectives as well as the Washington State Standards.

Another important aspect of our camp program is socialization. After the school day ends, children will have the opportunity to sign up for activity classes (arts and crafts, soccer, baseball, hiking, etc.) and later in the evening enjoy entertainment and campfire. It’s always amazing to see how our 6th grade camp program positively impacts children.

Students will be supervised by teachers and highly qualified, honor roll high school counselors. All counselors will be screened and have training prior to the camp experience. These counselors are typically wonderful role models for your children.

The total cost of the program will be $135.00. These costs cover transportation, materials, lodging, meals, and staff. To help offset this expense, our 6th graders will be participating in selling Entertainment Books from September 28th to October 9th. We will also be selling Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough (just in time for the holidays). The cookie dough fundraiser will begin on October 26th, and will continue through November 6th. All cookie dough sold will be delivered to school on December 4th. The money raised from these fundraisers will go into a general pool; therefore, lowering the total cost of camp for everyone who participates. It is an advantage for students to participate. THE MORE WE SELL, THE LESS EXPENSIVE CAMP WILL BE FOR EVERYONE!

On March 12, 2013 the 6th grade teachers will be holding an additional all school fundraiser at Round Table Pizza. Teachers will be serving pizza and bussing tables to help pay for extra support items that are much needed for our camp program. We are looking forward to seeing you and your family at this fun event.

Attached you will find our participation/permission slip for the fundraiser. We are well aware that there are many questions that you may still have regarding our camp program. On March 21st, 2013 there will be an extremely important parent meeting in which all of your questions will be answered. If you have any questions that you need answered at this time, please contact Ms. Boutry at [email protected] or Mr. McGoldrick at [email protected]. For fundraiser inquiries please email Ms. Petersen at [email protected].

Thank you,

6th grade staff