Camp Wooten General Information
Dear Sixth Grade Parents:
The purpose of this letter and attached information is to give you specific information about the Outdoor Education Program at Camp Wooten. The camp is located in the Blue Mountains southeast of Dayton, Washington. This year's outdoor school will be held from April 28th through May 2th. We will be departing from the school by 8:45 AM on Monday, April 28th and returning at 2:30 PM on Friday, May 2th. The staff for Camp Wooten will consist of Mrs.Thomas,Mr.Hill,Mrs.McCue,Mr.Gustafson,Mrs.Dodson and Mr.Carpenter. For those of you unfamiliar with the Camp Wooten facilities, we will have the use of all facilities, including heated cabins, mess hall, restrooms, swimming pool, and showers.
The objectives of the outdoor school are to provide students with an understanding of conservation practices, acquaint them with types of vegetation and wildlife found in the Northwest, make them aware of recreational opportunities in the out-of-doors, and promote better attitudes in group living. We consider the outdoor school an integral part of our sixth grade curriculum.
Attendance at Camp Wooten is a privilege. Students planning to attend Camp are expected to have passing grades. Any student with more than one failing grade at semester time must attend mandatory homework center. If your child has raised his/her grade he/she can qualify to go to Camp Wooten. Students can have no more than 7 discipline referrals. Each student is given 100 points towards discipline. Referrals equal 15 points (3 tardies in a week is a referral), ISS and Thursday School equal 25 points, suspension equal 50 points. Students must have points left to qualify for Camp Wooten. We would like all students to join us at Camp. If you are planning on your child not attending camp we need a written note granting parent permission to stay here at school for that week. Those students not attending camp will attend a self contained class here at school.
The only cost to students will be $30 for twelve meal tickets. Students already receiving reduced price lunches will be charged $20. Students already receiving free lunches will be charged $10. THE MEAL TICKETS MUST BE PAID TO MRS. CORRIELL AND THE "OUTDOORS SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM" MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH.
The staff and I have been meeting regularly to plan for this year's camp, and we're looking forward to it! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact myself, Mr. Hill, or any of the other staff at 588-2040. Parents are encouraged to visit Camp Wooten during the week. Wednesday is a good day to visit. If you plan on visiting the camp, meal tickets may be purchased from Mrs. Corriell. Please contact the kitchen by April 18th at 588-2038 so we may plan our meal count.
Sincerely,
Vance Wing, Middle School Principal