Canyon Middle School - Sixth Grade
Outdoor School Program – 2012/2013
Dear Sixth Grade Parents,
Each
year, as part of the sixth grade curriculum, our students attend a week at
Outdoor School.
WHAT
IS OUTDOOR SCHOOL?
· Environmental study of three ecosystems
· Decision -making skills
· Cooperative learning
· Study of environmental protection
WHEN
DO WE GO?
· Team A - March 11-15
· Team B - March 4-8
· Team C - Feb.25-29
WHERE
DO WE GO?
· Camp Loma Mar located in the San Mateo Mountains
WHAT
DOES IT COST?
· Approximately $315.00 due November 18th
· This pays for food, lodging, transportation, and
medical insurance.
· This also pays for the professional naturalists from
the Exploring New Horizons program.
Ø Gift Wrap Fundraiser begins October 6th
– 18th. Your child
earns
40% of what they sell towards their outdoor school cost!
Plan to attend Outdoor School Parent Information Night
November 29th at 6:00 pm, in the Canyon
Cafeteria.