Senior Trip to-do list!!!

Titan Seniors and parents-

Thanks for signing up to attend this Thomas tradition. This is the 15th Senior Camping trip and It is without a doubt one of my favorite events of the year and one that your students will remember forever! This year we have a record number of students attending the weekend with a whooping 280 students going to the woods to enjoy the Finger Lakes at Camp Cory.

Keep reading for information on what you need to do before we leave next Friday. Being prepared and following these simple directions will make your weekend much more enjoyable!!

Dates:

Friday, June 1 – Sunday, June 3

Location:

YMCA Camp Cory

140 E. Lake Road, Rt. 54

Penn Yan, New York 14527

(315) 536-3840

Glenn Widor Cell-(585) 645-4615

• -District student code of conduct applies.

• -Absolutely NO ALCOHOL/ DRUGS/VAPORIZERS – bags will be checked before leaving. Students violating this will be suspended from all remaining school and extracurricular activities, including graduation.

• -Beverages/liquids or home prepared foods are NOT allowed. Only unopened packaged goods can be brought on the bus. If you have dietary restrictions please indicate this on the signature form so that we can plan accordingly.

• -No unsupervised water activities.

• -Camp noise curfew is at 11:00 p.m.

• -No “couples” alone in cabins. No co-ed sleeping arrangements.

• -All cabin members share responsibility for any damage.

• -You cannot arrive late or leave early from the trip unless previously agreed upon through administration. Only parents can drop off/pick up students from the camp. If you need to arrive late or leave early, please indicate this on the signature form so that we can plan accordingly.

• MEDICATIONS:

• All medications need to have a doctor’s order.

Completed medication forms must be submitted to Mrs. Charleton in the counseling center.

• If a student breaks any of the above rules, parents will be called and will be expected to pick students up.

• Should illegal substances be involved, police will be contacted and will provide parents with directions and student retrieval procedures.

• Serious violations to the code of conduct will result in a Superintendent's Hearing with a long term suspension through graduation.

• All meals will take place in Camp Cory’s dining hall. We will have buffet style meals including cereals, yogurts, fruit, pancakes, salads, tacos, pasta, and more! Beverages will be available in the dining hall throughout the trip.

• There will be a late night breakfast on Friday as well as Nav's Popcorn and a Ice cream bar on Saturday!

• Only unopened packaged goods can be brought on the bus.

• NO beverages/liquids or home prepared foods are allowed.

• If you do bring unopened snacks, remember to bring them/put them in storage containers so that “critters” do not get into them.

• If you have dietary restrictions, please indicate this on the signature form so that we can make the proper arrangements. Each meal at Camp Cory includes a salad bar as well as gluten free options.

Students need to be ready for any and all weather conditions. The forecast is looking promising so far, but you never know...

Students should bring:

-Clothes for two days

-Swim suit

-Bath towel and travel size toiletries (we do not allow large liquid bottles)

-at least two pairs of shoes

-A light jacket for night time. It can get a little cool even on a hot day.

-Flashlight- It is very dark at night and bathrooms are not always within the cabins.

-Bedding or a sleeping bag with a pillow.

-Suncreen

-All campers will receive a water bottle, beach towel and a t-shirt for tie dye.

Please do not pack your belongings in a garbage bag. These never travel well.

Student luggage must be dropped off in the Senior Lounge on Thursday, May 31 by 3:15pm. We do search each and every bag!! Also, students may bring a carry one bag Friday to the bus. These bags will be searched as well.

ALL PACKED IN A SOFT LUGGAGE BAG OR BACKPACK. ALL LUGGAGE AND SLEEPING BAGS SHOULD BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH THE STUDENTS NAME

Recreation:

• Your days will be spent having free time and open activity periods. Camp Cory has scheduled staff for each activity. Due to the technical aspect of some of the activities (zip lines, sailing, swimming, etc.), the whole class can’t do the same activity at the same time. You will still be able to do those activities with your friends, but you will have to attend in smaller groups.

Swimming: Certified Camp Cory lifeguards are required for every activity in or on the water. Lifeguards have completed waterfront training and have a current lifeguard certification. One lifeguard is required for every ten people at the waterfront. This limits how many people can be on the beach at certain times.

Canoeing and Kayaking: Any relatively calm day is a perfect time to enjoy Keuka Lake from a Canoe or Kayak. Participants are given a safety and instructional lecture on land prior to paddling with their trained staff. Paddlers may choose from 10 aluminum canoes and 30 kayaks.

Sailing: Camp Cory has several different types of sailboats. Participants must either sail with a Camp Cory staff or prove a working knowledge of sailing before piloting a boat. Camp Cory staff will lifeguard from the motorboat while anyone is sailing.

Climbing Tower / Zip Line: Camp Cory’s staff will instruct and belay your group in climbing our 35 ft climbing tower. Participants feel a great sense of accomplishment when they reach the top. Once at the top of the tower participants zip down our zip line for a great rush of adrenaline. We do offer the option to climb only the tower, or to climb the pole and utilize only the zip line. We do require all participants use only Camp Cory’s gear.

Slip and Slide: You cannot even imagine how much fun this is going to be Saturday afternoon!

Contests and feats of strength:You will have a chance to participate in thrilling contests throughout the weekend in order to win prizes!

Food eating contest: A Titan tradition. Can you and your team win the championship T-shirt’s? 6 teams of ten compete on Saturday night.

Tie Dying: You will have the opportunity to tie dye your senior trip shirt, creating a unique and personalized souvenir.

Campfires: Every night is campfire time. Bring your guitars! Singing and s’mores are a must!

• There are activities that will not be scheduled that you can participate in when you are free.

• Please respect the Camp Cory equipment – anything broken or lost is our responsibility to repair or replace.

• Bring some fun activities of your own, like Ladder Golf, KanJam, Cards, Board games…anything fun and safe is welcomed!

Volleyball: Camp Cory has both sand and regular volleyball courts with volleyballs.

Tennis: Camp Cory has two tennis courts, all the tennis balls you need and a supply of tennis rackets.

Basketball: Camp Cory has one full court with three additional regulation basketball hoops. They also have all the basketballs you will need.

Baseball/Softball/Kickball: Camp Cory has two baseball diamonds available for your use. They have kickballs, baseballs, softballs, bats, batting helmets, and a limited supply of mitts.

Soccer: Camp Cory has a regulation size soccer field, as well as soccer balls.

• On Sunday morning we will have our last group breakfast.

• 10 a.m. buses will arrive to take us back to Webster. We leave the cabins in better shape than we found them.

• We will arrive back at Thomas between and 11:30 and noon