ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Important Upcoming Dates/Events 

Personal Project Exhibition May 30th  11:00 - 12:30

Final Exams June 7th and 10th

Camping/Bike Trip June 11th-13th

Closing Ceremonies June 14th 9:30 - 11:00

Camping List

Gear you will need

Our trip leaves campus on Tuesday, June 13 and returns on Thursday, June 15.
Here is a list of important items to bring with you. Remember that space is limited so pack your stuff as small as possible. Do not bring bulky extra items.

PERSONAL GEAR 

• a sleeping bag and a stuff sack to put it in 

• a sleeping pad that packs up small

• bike and bike helmet

If you do not have any of the above items, the school has some to loan out. Let us know ASAP.

Day of Departure Dress 

We will be completing a hike on the first day as well as setting up camp. This same clothing will likely be perfect for our bike ride on day two. 

• A small day pack containing

• A water bottle

• 1 raincoat

• A light extra layer (fleece or sweater)

• Sunscreen (this can be shared) 

Wear clothing you can hike in and is appropriate for the weather:

• 1 t-shirt (polypropylene or other synthetic will keep you warmer – avoid cotton)

• non-cotton, quick dry pants OR shorts if the weather is good

• shoes for hiking – running shoes are fine. No open-toe sandals or flip flops

• sun hat

• sunglasses

CAMPSITE CLOTHES – packed in a duffel bag or backpack with your name clearly visible
 

• 1 pair of pants (avoid cotton)

• 2 pairs shorts

• Rain pants

• 1 t-shirt (avoid cotton)

• 1 wool sweater or fleece

• 2-3 pairs of socks (one pair wool is recommended)

• 1 toque (it might be cool at night)

• Swimsuit

• towel

• 1 pair of extra gloves

• extra shoes

•  long underwear top and bottom

• clean underwear for days two and three

• flashlight or headlamp

• Remember basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste*, contact lens solution, medication etc. washcloth, soap*, sunscreen*) * means try to share so we don’t bring 18 tubes of toothpaste or bars of soap.

DO NOT BRING
Food of your own (this presents a bear risk – no food in tents ever!) knives, radios, hair dryers, make-up, fragrances, technology, etc, or anything valuable or fragile

Family Reception to follow the 6:30 pm show in McNeil's Cafe