Spring Camp MAY 31st - June 4th, 2010 December NEWS LETTER Entry It is that time of year again when thoughtsof Spring Camp enter the minds of the staff and students of George Waters.  This year’s Spring Camp has alreadybegun at the school and the dates have been set for May 31st to June 4th, 2010.  The cost for camp will be $250 and that is determined by the costof camp, buses and materials for camp.   Spring Camp at George Waters Middle Schoolis a long-standing tradition.  Thefirst camps were started not only to develop students’ awareness of outdooreducation, but also to help create positive working relationships with staffand other students, to promote self-confidence of students and to foster abelonging or “team spirit” amongst the students and staff. There will be a camp information evening inearly January to discuss the details of camp further.  Please check the Spring Camp webpage for up to dateinformation. This year Spring Camp will cost $250.00. We will be setting up a payment plan starting in January and will go for the 5 months prior to camp. Payment Plan $250 Total For Camp January February March April May $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 We will be having a parent information evening in January to discuss the cost, the payment method and all the details that pertain to camp. Thinking about Grade 7 and 8 Spring Camp? Wondering how you can go again? Parent Information Evening 2010.pdf Quick Links Commonly Asked Questions By Students Student Expectations **Students can and will be sent home if these are not followed** Here is a list ofexpectations that I hope ALL studentswill follow at camp: “Wow.  I am so excited to be doing thisactivity!!”  Is what your attitudeshould be like. Nocoupling off or “fooling around” – kissing, holding hands, being ALONE -ALLOWED. Nogoing back to your cabin by your self during an activity.  You must stay with your group. Yourcabin leader is responsible for you at all time so make sure they know whereyou are. You MUST participate in all activities and come prepared for them – ready to move forphysed activities, ready to possibly walk in the mud on the hike – etc. HAVEFUN!!!!!! Bethankful for every opportunity that you are given while at camp.  The Pioneer camp staff have put a lotof hard work into planning this week for you. Bethankful that you are not at school, sitting in those small desks, takingnotes, listening to that chatty kid who sits next to you talk about their usedKleenex collection. NOSWEARING!! NO PLAY FIGHTING!!  NOFIGHTING!! Notalking back. Did I say HAVE FUN? HAVEFUN!!!! Participate!!! Supply list and student expectations 2010.pdf Fundraising will help offset the cost of camp. Take advantage of the fundraising that the school has for you to do. It will help. Parents, if you have any questions about camp:  the cost, the location, how we get there, how to offset the cost, etc., please feel free to email me with all your questions and concerns. Click Here To Email Me Your Questions Carmen Bonnici Camp Coordinator at George Waters Middle School e-mail at cbonnici@sjsd.net. Hope to see you at camp! Click Here To See Photos of Camp