CAMP CLASSEN

September 23-25, 2015

At least TWO parent-counselors are needed per cabin (apx. 3 girl cabins & 3 boy cabins, as of right now).

Parent-counselors attending Camp will have a criminal background check run by the district through the state. This is district policy for all persons working with student. This also ensures another step in maintaining the safest possible learning environment for each child in attendance.

***If you are interested in being a parent-counselor, please complete the attached application and return it to school as soon as possible. All applications will be held in strict confidence and will be reviewed on an equal basis. If you are selected as a counselor, you will receive a letter of confirmation. Selected counselors will be required to attend an orientation meeting to be held at a later date. Questions may be directed to the Camp Director, Casey Fisher (Fifth Grade Teacher) at .

Thank you,

Casey Fisher

If you cannot be a parent-counselor sponsor but are available to help as needed (make copies, bind books, staple packets, etc.), please fill out return this bottom portion.

Name:______Child’s Name:______

Contact email:______

Contact phone number:______

Okay to text? YES NO (circle one)

Parent Application for Outdoor School Counselor

Parent Name ______

Child's Name ______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Parent Counselors are expected to:

  • Remain on the Outdoor School site AT ALL TIMES
  • Report all incidences regarding student health and behavior issues to the campus camp director or Sooner Elementary teacher immediately
  • Require appropriate attire and behavior for campers in accordance with school/camp rules
  • Follow closely the daily schedule and allow for flexibility if conditions change
  • Maintain a safe situation and positive attitude with ALL campers and promote tolerance and teamwork
  • Model appropriate behavior and language at all situations in accordance with school/camp rules
  • Remain in an active appropriate supervisory role with your assigned fifth grade campers 24- hours a day for each day of attendance at Outdoor School; your campers will be instructed to remain with you at all times unless instructed to do differently by a campus teacher
  • Follow through with requests by the campus Outdoor School Director and camp staff as soon as possible

Duties include:

  • Assisting in loading/unloading of students and luggage on buses
  • Staying with campers in their assigned cabin
  • Walking all trails (rigorous and lengthy) with assigned campers
  • Staying with assigned campers throughout the non-trail activities including meals, evening activities, and hygiene activities unless instructed not to do so by the campus Outdoor School Director

Before attending Outdoor School

  • Complete and pass a 'Criminal History Background' check,
  • Attend ALL Parent Counselor meetings
  • Complete Emergency Health Medications Information Form

PLEASE NOTE: The camp settings require a great deal of walking throughout the day and evening on rocky, uneven ground; the trails are rigorous and usually last approximately two hours. During the 3 days you will be expected to walk the same places as your assigned campers and you will be supervising the campers as they move between trails and activities.

I have read and understand responsibilities associated with the position of Parent Counselor in the Outdoor School program with Oakridge Elementary.

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Parent SignatureDate

Parent Application for Outdoor School Counselor

Name: ______Child’s Name: ______

Hm Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Check if you have had any of the following training in the past two years.

_____First Aid/CPR_____Lifesaving certification

Please list any medical training you have had that is not specified above:

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List any experiences that you have had that could be valuable at Outdoor School (i.e.: boy/girl scouts, forestry, geology training, camping, canoeing, archery, etc.)

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Please tell us why you would like the opportunity to come to Outdoor School.

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Is there another parent-sponsor applying to join us at Camp that you would like to be paired with? Please note that this is not a guarantee but simply a request. ______