Camp Bournedale - Frequently Asked Questions!

Camp Bournedale - Frequently Asked Questions

Is there some educational value to the fifth grade Bournedale trip?

• promotes student to student and student to teacher relationships
• encourages independence
• the students all take three actual classes - content revolves around science, social studies and team building

I’m still a little nervous, what can I do?

• feel free to visit ahead and take a look
• give a call ahead but you are welcome
• average schools have been going to bournedale for 25 years
• http://www.campbournedale.net/

What do mealtimes look like?

• family style
• food allergies are met - call 2 weeks ahead and tell them

still discreet

• vegetarians needs are met - call ahead

My child takes daily medications. How will these or other medical needs be met?

• 24 7 nurse
• nurse administers all medications including over the counter and keeps them safe

discreetly has teachers get students during meal time: No announcements

• closer to the end of the school year, you will receive a medical form. This form will require your signature saying no to all medications or a doctor’s signature allowing for any prescribed AND/OR over the counter medications
• ***there will be no medications allowed or administered without a doctor’s signature***

What are the sleeping arrangements? What do the cabins look like?

• all have their own bed and storage area
• bathroom and shower
• generally 8 to 10 students per cabin
• always two same sex parent chaperones per cabin
• moms can be with girls or boys
• dads can be with boys only
• no phones for students. Chaperones are not allowed to let students use their phones

What are the classes?

• Lobster Tails - out on the harbor, history, haul up and measure the lobsters.

Always in the harbor

• Marine Lab - 2 classrooms: touch tanks and shark dissection
• Project Adventure: problem solving and group work

Are all time structured times?

• some less structured times
• rec time after dinner and before breakfast
• ice cream social
• magic show

What if I want to chaperone?

• parents chaperone within a cabin for the school their child attends
• CORI must be up to date with Burlington Public Schools (back of the high school at central office/bring your license)
• classes will mix kids from schools
• mealtime tables are grouped boys and girls, groups of 4 of each student selected to make table of 8 plus 2 parents

Tips and tricks

• Pack extra trash bags for repacking
• chaperones - bring games, nailpolish, etc for night time - there is some in the cabin free time after the magic show
• check it out http://www.campbournedale.net/

INFORMATIONAL MEETING - Wed. May 20th!!!!

ATTENTION 4TH GRADE PARENTS!!!!

                  

The director of Camp Bournedale is holding an informational meeting for all current 4th grade parents.  

The meeting will be held at Francis Wyman Auditorium on Wednesday May 20th 2015 at 6:00pm.

Darin Fabrizio (camp director) will be showing a PowerPoint presentation discussing the educational programs and facilities provided to all students who attend Camp Bournedale.  Darin will answer any questions and address any concerns that you may have. Teachers will also be there to answer any questions.

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In September, the fifth grade is going to Camp Bournedale in Plymouth, MA!! Francis Wyman and Pine Glen are going Sept. 23 and 24.  Memorial and Fox Hill are going Sept. 24 and 25.

 

Camp Bournedale is an overnight, nature-based camp committed to providing schools with exciting, enriching and rewarding educational and social experiences.  The unparalleled opportunities for hands-on science, social studies, health, and physical education provide tangible learning experiences for every student.  

Over the last several years, we’ve had a great turnout and we hope that the word continues to spread on how beneficial this experience is for all fifth grade students.  We really urge all fourth grade parents in Burlington to attend this informational meeting!!!

CAMP BOURNEDALE PERMISSION SLIP

Please check the dates for your child's school!!!!!

Pine Glen and Francis Wyman will be attending on Sept. 23 and 24

Fox Hill and Memorial will be attending on Sept. 24 and 25

Chaperone requests????? Please make sure that you have a CORI on file with Burlington Public Schools.

Click the link below for forms to be filled out and returned by June 12th.

PERMISSION SLIP and CHAPERONE REQUEST

CAMP BOURNEDALE INFORMATION

Here is the link to the Camp Bournedale Informational Packet.

BOURNEDALE INFO PACKET

CAMP BOURNEDALE TRIP - Sept. 2015

CAMP BOURNEDALE NOTICE!!!!!!!

Dear Parents of “Soon to Be” Fifth Graders,

The time is fast approaching for our annual fifth grade overnight field trip to Camp Bournedale in Plymouth, MA.  The dates for the trip are September 24th and 25th (two days and one night).  Francis Wyman and Pine Glen will be attending Sept. 23-24th. This optional, yet highly recommended and popular trip is a great way to kick off the school year!  

Please fill-out and return the permission slip (necessary) and chaperone request form (optional) with a check or cash. The cost of the trip (including transportation) is $ 175.00 per child.  Checks should be made payable to “Burlington Public Schools-Camp Bournedale”. Due to the timing of the trip in September we are requiring FULL PAYMENT this spring.  If you absolutely need a refund in the fall (child illness, family emergency, etc) it will be granted. Checks and forms are due back to school by Friday June 12th.

The director of Camp Bournedale and 5th grade teachers will be holding a district-wide informational meeting for all parents of current fourth graders at the Francis Wyman auditorium. This date and time will be announced shortly.  Please be on the lookout for this notice!

Please contact Mr. Lisano by email (lisano@bpsk12.org) with any questions or concerns. We look forward to an exciting, educational experience with your child.

Thanks,

5th grade staff

MANDATORY CHAPERONE MEETING

Camp Bournedale

MANDATORY Chaperone Meeting:

 

WHEN: Tuesday, September 9th @ 6:00 P.M.

WHERE: Fox Hill School Cafeteria

If you cannot attend, you need to let us know in advance and you will be required to meet with the principal or teacher at your child’s school to discuss the rules and expectations of our Bournedale trip.

Please contact Mr. Lisano by email if you have any questions and/or concerns.  

Sincerely,

Mr. Lisano

lisano@bpsk12.org

Getting Ready for Bournedale - Packing List and Health Form

As we start the school year, our annual trip to Camp Bournedale is right around the corner.
   
     Dates are...
            Francis Wyman and Pine Glen - Sept. 17-18
            Fox Hill and Memorial - Sept. 18-19

Be on the lookout for school health forms to be sent home even though you might have received one in the Spring.  Please send them back ASAP with ALL information completely filled out including a physician's signature.  You can fax the forms back to your respective school.

Bournedale Student Info/Health Form

Health Form Explanation

Below is the link for the packing/equipment list to help families start to think about how they are going to get ready for the trip! Make a wish for great weather!

PACKING LIST