ITINERARY Travel Dining Activities End Sunday AM/Lunch: - Bike Tour A&M University Dine at Home th Start: Home - Traditions Dorms, 19 , Day 1 - DG Time College Station End: TAMU PM: - Reflections Local Favorites Integrity Lights out at: 11:30 pm Monday Start: TAMU AM: Continental - Climbing th - Traditions (Yell) A&M University 20 , Day 2 End: Lunch: Activity - DG Time/Reflections Dorms, Reimer’s Ranch Site - Campfire College Station - Crystal Ball Leadership *Return to CS* PM: TBD Lights out at: 12:00 am Tuesday Start: TAMU - Hiking Galveston AM: Continental st - Camp Setup Island 21 , Day 3 Stop 1: - DG Time State Park, Huntsville State Lunch: Activity - Reflections Galveston, TX Park Site - Campfire Excellence - Crystal Ball End: PM: Beach Galveston Lights out at: 11:30 pm Wednesday - Beach Day Galveston AM: Beach nd - DG Time Island 22 , Day 4 Day in Galveston - Reflections State Park, Lunch: Beach - Campfire Galveston, TX - Crystal Ball Respect PM: Beach Lights out at: 11:30 pm Thursday AM: Beach - Beach Day A&M University rd - Beach Clean Up Dorms, 23 , Day 5 Start: Lunch: Activity - Skit Competition College Station Galveston Site - Crystal Ball Selfless End: TAMU PM: Local Service Favorites Lights out at: 11:30 pm Friday - Low Ropes A&M University AM: Continental th Start: TAMU - Challenge Works Dorms, 24 , Day 6 - Traditions College Station End: Lunch: TBD - Scavenger Hunt Challenge - DG / Reflection Loyalty Works PM: Spence Park Lights out at: 11:30 pm Saturday AM: Continental th Start: TAMU - Final Farewells Home till 25 , Day 7 - Checkout August End: Home Lunch/PM: Home 2 Welcome! Venture: BASE CAMP is different from most trips you’ve had. We are here: • to learn new adventure skills, • to work together as a team, • to build relationships • to prepare for transitioning to AGGIELAND, AND • to have an AWESOME time. Here, you will have opportunities to succeed and learn new skills: - to communicate effectively and to resolve conflict. - to think critically while working together in a close, diverse group of people. And Have FUN! 3 Aggie Venture Camps Behavior Agreement All student staff and campers are expected to abide by University policies and regulations as dictated by Texas A&M University Student Rules (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/) and all federal, state and local laws. In addition, campers are expected to abide by the policies that govern the various sites visited while participating in Venture Camp, and all instructions presented by University staff members and Venture Camp Mentors, whether written or verbal. As Aggies, it is imperative that we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Behavior expectations for Venture Camp align themselves with the mission and values of the University. As a participant in Venture Camp, I agree to display behaviors congruent with the Texas A&M Student Rules, and understand that if I violate this behavioral expectation, I may be immediately removed from Venture Camp at my own cost. Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited during camp and on the Texas A&M Campus. Any student found in possession of alcohol or drugs will be subject to accountability processes and possibly disciplinary actions according to Texas A&M University Student Rules. In addition to being removed from camp, alleged policy and behavioral violations may be reported to the Texas A&M University Student Conduct Office and/or local law enforcement. I understand that this is a binding agreement and that I have read it and understand it and am signing it voluntarily. I represent that I have read and understand the foregoing statement and am competent to execute this agreement. Sign and Date below, each participant 4 Safety Guidelines Safety in the wilderness is a very big deal. We are traveling in a place that is very far from a hospital. A small cut on your foot can result a big problem! So, our rules for safety are pretty strict, and we take them seriously. We are responsible for your safety and we don’t want some stupid little thing to ruin your course. Here they are: Non-Negotiables: • RESPECT – Treat peers and leaders with respect and address them by their names or acceptable nicknames. • No illegal drug use. • No underage drinking. • No transporting alcohol in University vehicles. • No tobacco use in vehicles or during lectures and activities. • Always wear seatbelts in the van. • No bare feet unless in the shower or tents. • Everyone contributes during group work time. • No whining. Be solution-oriented to all the problems the group encounters. • Take care of group and issued gear. • One of the trip leaders needs to know where you are all at all times. • Obey all laws including state and federal statues and these rules. • Do not handle or harm wildlife or plant life. Take only pictures; leave only footprints. • Maintain appropriate, inclusive interpersonal relationships with everyone on the course. • Be respectful of other park visitors. • Do not climb the rocks we encounter, unless instructed otherwise. There may be others that your instructors will tell you as the situations arise. 5 Texas A&M University Purpose Statement: To develop leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good. Our purpose statement carries with it the responsibility, the traditions and the forward thinking of Texas A&M University exemplified by all who are associated with the university — its faculty and staff, and its current and former students. This can be defined by six core values. Excellence - Set the bar. “Excellence stems from a great sense of pride in who we are and what we believe in.” - Former Texas A&M President Dr. Robert Gates “There's an optimism, a faith in the future and an attitude that propels Aggies to take on the impossible - look at Red/White/Blue-Out.” - Texas A&M Leadership “We could do just about anything if we tried hard enough.” - Former Student Integrity - Character is destiny. “The Aggie Code of Honor which Aggies recite by heart: 'Aggies do not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those that do' shows what goes to the heart of being an Aggie.” - Texas A&M Leadership “Integrity was the core value that A&M gave me more of than any other. It helped me succeed in my career because my fellow professionals, clients and friends knew that they could rely on me and my word.” - Former Student Leadership - Follow me. “If you don't want to be a leader of character, don't come here.” - Former Corps Commandant LTG John Van Alstyne “The spirit of leadership is instilled in every student - whether they go on to lead in the boardroom or in the backyard - they have the values, the confidence and the experience to lead change in their world.” - Texas A&M Leadership 6 Loyalty - Acceptance forever. “Through unity, strength.” - Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Motto “I'm proud to be a part of a family that will always be there for me that's 48,000 members strong...and that's not counting all those that came before or will come after.” - Current Texas A&M Student “Loyalty and respect for tradition is about a sense of belonging to something greater than yourself. You're a part of a history of traditions...of a larger community.” - Former Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. David Prior Respect - We are the Aggies, the Aggies are we. “A&M students aren't just joining a university, they're joining a lifelong family that understands the value of loyalty, camaraderie, and unconditional support.” - Texas A&M Leadership “A&M students embody a refreshing spirit: born of the values of friendliness, caring, support, confidence and a can-do attitude.” - Former Student Selfless Service - How can I be of service? “If I had to tell you about Aggie values in one sentence I would simply ask the question: How can I be of service?” - Current Texas A&M Student “A&M encourages volunteerism, encourages being one of a thousand points of light, helping others... and it comes naturally to Aggies.” - Former U.S. President George Bush https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html 7 What is important to you as a group as you live together over the next weeks? In the space below, write down the things your group thinks are important standards to adopt as a community. Aggie Code of Honor “An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do.” The Aggie Code of Honor functions as a symbol to all Aggies, promoting understanding and loyalty to truth and confidence in each other. We agree to abide by the above standards. Signed: 8 Who’s our Crew? MAJOR / CONTACT INFO TO SHARE NAME DEPARTMENT Mentors: Recreation Park Brenden Pakebusch Tourism Sciences [email protected] Courtney Carroll Communication [email protected] Staff: [email protected] Sarah Schneider Recreational Sports 979/845-3093 [email protected] Jason Kurten Recreational Sports 979/862-1999 [email protected] Sarah Edwards Student Activities 979/845-1449 cyoung@stuact/tamu.edu Chase Young Student Activities 979/862-2949 Inaugural Campers: Austin Akerley Sarah Hollenbeck Jack Puckett Everett Bullock Sarah Johnson Zac Richards Hayden Burnett Kelly Karstadt Juliette Sokol Camille Camarata Macy Liles Dakota Stark Holly Dolezalik Jenna Lusk Chris Stupka Harleigh Earhart Reagan Lynch Jordy Velazquez Lindsey Farrell Will McElreath Reilee Williams Jonathan Filip Two Nguyen Rachel Wilson Tesla Garcia Idelia Perez Brit Winchell Daniel Gerthe Martha Priestley Jasmine Zenn 9 Hands Washed? Journal Reading Cooks, What’s for Dinner? Ownerships and Appreciations Quote “Shoutouts” and “ Poundouts” Moment of Silence Feedback for the Leader Pass the Pulse Mentor Time Peace, Love, and Chow Crystal Ball Wake up from the LOD Gather Up for morning updates Job time Prep breakfast Fill Water bottles Gather supplies for Morning Block Chow Circle Breakfast and Clean Up Morning Block Lunch, Prep, eat, clean up Afternoon Block Job time Prep dinner Fill water bottles Write Journal Gather supplies for Evening Block, Campfire Chow Circle Dinner and Clean Up Evening Block Campfire Bed time: Lights Out 10 This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.