A combined one day camp for First Fives, Kindergarten and 1st Grade students with parent/guardian designed and led centers around the "My Michigan", "My Country" or "My World" theme. We are still looking for Center Developers/Leaders. If you are interested or want more information, please contact the Camp Coordinators below or Sylvia Oatley.

Location

TBD (Local)

Date

Friday, May 10th

Cost

$10

Camp Coordinators

TBD

Please contact Sylvia Oatley if you are interested in being a Coordinator.

Volunteers Needed

We are ALL volunteers with a common goal:

1. to actively participate in our children’s outdoor education Camp in conjunction with teacher overview and
2. to create a fun and engaging camp with the purpose of supporting classroom curriculum/learning.  K/1 Camps are combined to encourage mentoring both students and parents/guardians.

The annual theme is curriculum-based and strongly supported by our teachers and administrators. There are many ways to create a wonderful learning environment with these topics and there are many resources available at the school and beyond.  Volunteers are encouraged to utilize all current resources as well as develop their own new twists! We work with the budget afforded us through Elementary Connection Group fundraising only. Donations are allowed & encouraged.

*Accommodations are made for special needs students and, of course, our wonderful grandparent volunteers!  You must let your Camp Coordinator know in advance of any special accommodations that need to be made.  

Camp Coordinator: NEED 2 PEOPLE 

Day-of Camp Attendance Not Required, but Encouraged

• The Camp Coordinators plan, organize, and orchestrate the annual camp for all students. This committee will work in partnership with the classroom teachers to organize, plan details, and carry out a successful camp experience which are based on themes each year that align with the grade-level content expectations. If you are willing to oversee the grade-level camp planning committee by organizing the meetings, keeping track of deadlines, and coordinating volunteers, this job is for YOU!  Lots of support is available from past coordinators.

Center Planners

Day-of Camp Attendance Not Required

• If you cannot attend Camp, but have a great idea for an activity for a Center and would love to develop it and then teach it to someone who can lead it on the day of Camp, this job is for you!  Sometimes a full-day at Camp is a tough commitment. You may find that once you’ve created a Center, you just have to be there to see the kids enjoy it! In which case, take the day off work and join us even if it’s just for part of the day.
  • Develops concept for specific Center
  • Prepares Lesson Plan
  • Obtains all supplies needed, whether from Camp Closet or approved purchase by the Treasurer
  • Communicates with Camp Coordinator if need specific items to be donated

Center Leader

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• Sets up Center on day of Camp
• Runs Center (with Helpers) on day of Camp
• Cleans up Center after Camp

Center Helper

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• Helps the Center Leader on the day of Camp with set-up, teaching center and clean-up

Group Leader 

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• Distributes name-tags at the beginning of Camp to students in group.
• Leads group of ~ 10 students through cycles of Centers at Camp 
• Your child cannot be in your Group

Group Helper

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• Helps the Group Leader corral kids through the cycles of Centers on the day of Camp
• Makes bathroom runs if students need it
• Your child cannot be in your Group

Set-Up / Clean-Up

Part Time Attendance Required

• If you have limited time in the morning or afternoon, consider just helping the Centers set-up or clean-up.  We may need volunteers to deliver extra tables or other supplies in the morning on the day of Camp from the school to the park, or back again in the afternoon

Photographer

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• We love seeing the happy faces of our Campers!  If you enjoy taking pictures and have the ability to share those photos via Facebook on our Ferndale Elementary Schools’ Parent Network Facebook page and providing the Overall Camp Coordinator with a digital copy for archival purposes, then we’d love to have you!  There are certain students that cannot be photographed, which our Photographer will need to be cautious of and respect.

Timekeeper

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• If you have a loud voice and/or a whistle and an accurate device to measure time, this job is for you!  Timekeeper is a great role in that you are able to wander Camp and visit all the Centers.

At-home Help

Attendance Not Required

Two days of camp for 2nd and 3rd grade with one day overlapping for 2nd and 3rd Grade Camp.  Those grades will be combined that day for "Center Day" to encourage mentorship. We are still looking for Center Developers/Leaders. If you are interested or want more information, please contact the Camp Coordinators below or Adrianne Quinn at adrianne.quinn@gmail.com.

Location

TBD (Local)

Dates:

Tuesday, May 14th - 2nd Grade Camp Field Trip

Wednesday, May 16th - 2nd & 3rd Grade Camp Centers

Thursday, May 17th - 3rd Grade Camp Field Trip

Cost

$25

Camp Coordinator

TBD

Please contact Sylvia Oatley if you are interested in being a Coordinator.

Volunteers Needed

We are ALL volunteers with a common goal:

1. to actively participate in our children’s outdoor education Camp in conjunction with teacher overview and
2. to create a fun and engaging camp with the purpose of supporting classroom curriculum/learning.  2nd and 3rd Grade Camps are combined to encourage mentoring both students and parents/guardians.

The annual theme is curriculum-based and strongly supported by our teachers and administrators. There are many ways to create a wonderful learning environment with these topics and there are many resources available at the school and beyond.  Volunteers are encouraged to utilize all current resources as well as develop their own new twists! We work with the budget afforded us through Elementary Connection Group fundraising only. Donations are allowed & encouraged.

*Accommodations are made for special needs students and, of course, our wonderful grandparent volunteers!  You must let your Camp Coordinator know in advance of any special accommodations that need to be made.  

Camp Coordinator: NEED 2 PEOPLE 

Day-of Camp Attendance Not Required, but Encouraged

• The Camp Coordinators plan, organize, and orchestrate the annual camp for all students. This committee will work in partnership with the classroom teachers to organize, plan details, and carry out a successful camp experience which are based on themes each year that align with the grade-level content expectations. If you are willing to oversee the grade-level camp planning committee by organizing the meetings, keeping track of deadlines, and coordinating volunteers, this job is for YOU!  Lots of support is available from past coordinators.

Center Planners

Day-of Camp Attendance Not Required

• If you cannot attend Camp, but have a great idea for an activity for a Center and would love to develop it and then teach it to someone who can lead it on the day of Camp, this job is for you!  Sometimes a full-day at Camp is a tough commitment. You may find that once you’ve created a Center, you just have to be there to see the kids enjoy it! In which case, take the day off work and join us even if it’s just for part of the day.
  • Develops concept for specific Center
  • Prepares Lesson Plan
  • Obtains all supplies needed, whether from Camp Closet or approved purchase by the Treasurer
  • Communicates with Camp Coordinator if need specific items to be donated

Center Leader

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• Sets up Center on day of Camp
• Runs Center (with Helpers) on day of Camp
• Cleans up Center after Camp

Center Helper

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• Helps the Center Leader on the day of Camp with set-up, teaching center and clean-up

Group Leader 

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• Distributes name-tags at the beginning of Camp to students in group.
• Leads group of ~ 10 students through cycles of Centers at Camp 
• Your child cannot be in your Group

Group Helper

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• Helps the Group Leader corral kids through the cycles of Centers on the day of Camp
• Makes bathroom runs if students need it
• Your child cannot be in your Group

Set-Up / Clean-Up

Part Time Attendance Required

• If you have limited time in the morning or afternoon, consider just helping the Centers set-up or clean-up.  We may need volunteers to deliver extra tables or other supplies in the morning on the day of Camp from the school to the park, or back again in the afternoon

Photographer

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• We love seeing the happy faces of our Campers!  If you enjoy taking pictures and have the ability to share those photos via Facebook on our Ferndale Elementary Schools’ Parent Network Facebook page and providing the Overall Camp Coordinator with a digital copy for archival purposes, then we’d love to have you!  There are certain students that cannot be photographed, which our Photographer will need to be cautious of and respect.

Timekeeper

Full Day-of Camp Attendance Required

• If you have a loud voice and/or a whistle and an accurate device to measure time, this job is for you!  Timekeeper is a great role in that you are able to wander Camp and visit all the Centers.

At-home Help

Attendance Not Required

The 4th grade camp is the first year of overnight camp. It is two days and one night of camp.  This camp experience needs male & female chaperones for the day and night portion of the camp. We are still looking for Camp Coordinators. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Sylvia Oatley at ferndale.elementaryconnections@gmail.com. A camp information folder will be coming home with students in January and will include necessary forms and more detailed information.

Location

Camp Tamarack

Dates

Wednesday, May 22nd - Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

Cost

TBD

Camp Coordinators

TBD

Please contact Sylvia Oatley if you are interested in being a coordinator.

Forms Due: April 8th, 2024

Final Payment Due: April 29th, 2024

Volunteers Needed:

Camp would not be a success without parents who volunteer as chaperones.  This is the time that we ask for as many who are willing and able to volunteer to enhance your child’s camp experience.  We have many positions that need to be filled and it is imperative that all parents generously volunteer. Please remember that camp can’t take place without your support! 

Camp fees cover overnight lodging, meals, snacks, staff & activities.  As a parent volunteer, your lodging will be free of charge and include all meals & snacks.  Parents can also participate in activities throughout camp, although there a few activities that are reserved just for the children.  Please see the Volunteer Packet below for all necessary forms. 

Volunteer Background Check - REQUIRED

At camp your child will participate in activities conducted by Camp staff with the support of parent volunteers.  Volunteers are needed for all activities, for free time, and overnight supervision.   

We have separate boy and girl cabins at camp, and multiple of each. For every cabin, we will need a parent supervision.  This means that we will need at least 16 moms and 16 dads to spend the night at camp. Parents spending the night must be at camp by 8:00 p.m. and able to stay with their cabin group until breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the next morning.  The facility has showers and volunteering parents will have meals provided for them as well.

Volunteer Commitment Forms and other paperwork will be sent home in Informational Folders in the spring. Positions will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Once all assignments have been made, you will receive a copy of the schedule and will be expected to attend at the times you have agreed to serve.  

As you will see, camp is a very fun, exciting, and educational experience for both parents and children alike.  Please partner with us and donate your time generously to make this year’s 4th grade camp a success.

The 5th grade camp is the culmination of a student's elementary camp experiences. It is the longest camp experience; three days and two nights of camp. This camp experience needs male & female chaperones for the day and night portion of the camp. We are still looking for Camp Coordinators. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Adrianne Quinn at adrianne.quinn@gmail.com. A camp information folder will be coming home with students in January and will include necessary forms and more detailed information.

Location:

Camp Cavell

Dates:

Tuesday, May 30th - Thursday, June 1st, 2023

Cost:

$150

Camp Coordinator:

Adrianne Quinn

Amy Taylor

E-mail Camp Coordinator

Volunteers Needed:

Camp would not be a success without parents who volunteer as chaperones.  This is the time that we ask for as many who are willing and able to volunteer to enhance your child’s camp experience.  We have many positions that need to be filled and it is imperative that all parents generously volunteer. Please remember that camp can’t take place without your support! 

Camp fees cover overnight lodging, meals, snacks, staff & activities.  As a parent volunteer, your lodging will be free of charge and include all meals & snacks.  Parents can also participate in activities throughout camp, although there a few activities that are reserved just for the children.  

Volunteer Background Check - REQUIRED

At camp your child will participate in activities conducted by Camp staff with the support of parent volunteers.  Volunteers are needed for all activities, for free time, and overnight supervision.

We have separate boy and girl cabins at camp, and multiple of each. For every cabin, we will need a parent supervision.  This means that we will need at least 16 moms and 14 dads to spend the night each night at camp. Parents spending the night must be at camp by 8:00 p.m. and able to stay with their cabin group until breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the next morning.  The facility has showers and volunteering parents will have meals provided for them as well. We strongly encourage parents to stay only one night at camp to give other parents the opportunity to participate.  Overnight volunteering is a popular choice.

Volunteer Commitment Forms and other paperwork will be sent home in the Informational Folders in January. Positions will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Once all assignments have been made, you will receive a copy of the schedule and will be expected to attend at the times you have agreed to serve.  

As you will see, camp is a very fun, exciting, and educational experience for both parents and children alike.  Please partner with us and donate your time generously to make this year’s 5th grade camp a success.

• Large logo on the back of our Camp T-Shirts which will be distributed to approximately 1,000 kids and adults.

• Facebook shout-outs (Parent Groups and Public Forums) with click back to your website.

• Medium logo on the back of our Camp T-Shirts which will be distributed to approximately 1,000 kids and adults. 

• Facebook shout-outs (Parent Groups and Public Forums).

• Small logo on the back of our Camp T-Shirts which will be distributed to approximately 1,000 kids and adults. 

• Facebook shout-outs (Parent Groups and Public Forums). 

• Company Name listed on the back of our Camp T-Shirts which will be distributed to approximately 1,000 kids and adults.

• Facebook shout-outs (Parent Groups and Public Forums).