77thth grade experiential grade experiential ed triped tripWhite Mountains, NHWhite Mountains, NHOctober 3-6, 2011October 3-6, 2011

OverviewOverview

Why?Why?

What?What?

Where?Where?

What to bring?What to bring?

When?When?

Q and AQ and A

Why?Why?

Going from “Me to Going from “Me to We”We”

Common touchstoneCommon touchstone

Integrated learning Integrated learning

What?What?

Start at LodgesStart at Lodges

Hike to AMC wilderness Hike to AMC wilderness hutshuts

Group activitiesGroup activities

Ecological studiesEcological studies

Day hikingDay hiking

Homeward BoundHomeward Bound

AMC moutain hutsAMC moutain huts

Carter Notch Hut

Mizpah Springs Hut

Where?Where?

More where…More where…

What to bringWhat to bring

Durable rain gear*: fully waterproof Durable rain gear*: fully waterproof jacket w/hood and pants. No ponchos!jacket w/hood and pants. No ponchos!

NOYES

WarmthWarmth

Heavyweight fleece jacket or sweater or Heavyweight fleece jacket or sweater or (distant second…heavy sweatshirt)(distant second…heavy sweatshirt)

Sleeping bagSleeping bag

Foot gearFoot gear

Hiking boots* or shoes with sturdy sole and Hiking boots* or shoes with sturdy sole and ankle support. No sneakers! ankle support. No sneakers! (Note: AMC (Note: AMC has some of these but not enough for all has some of these but not enough for all students. Please try to borrow shoes and students. Please try to borrow shoes and use AMC as a last resort.)use AMC as a last resort.)

ExtremitiesExtremities

Wool or fleece hatWool or fleece hat

2 pairs of gloves or mittens2 pairs of gloves or mittens

Scarf or neck warmerScarf or neck warmer

PantsPants

Fleece or wool pants*Fleece or wool pants*

Lightweight pants for Lightweight pants for hikinghiking

Wicking layerWicking layer

Long underwear*: midweight Long underwear*: midweight polypropylene/polyester long sleeved shirt polypropylene/polyester long sleeved shirt and pants – no cotton! and pants – no cotton! (Under Armour is an (Under Armour is an example of an acceptable wicking layer.)example of an acceptable wicking layer.)

T-shirtsT-shirts

T-shirt for hiking (synthetic great, cotton OK T-shirt for hiking (synthetic great, cotton OK for hiking)for hiking)

2-3 extra indoor shirts (cotton is fine)2-3 extra indoor shirts (cotton is fine)

SocksSocks

2 pairs synthetic or wool hiking socks2 pairs synthetic or wool hiking socks

Water bottlesWater bottles

2 quart or liter sized water bottles2 quart or liter sized water bottles

Indoor clothesIndoor clothes

Comfortable indoor pants for lodge and travelComfortable indoor pants for lodge and travel

2-3 extra indoor shirts (cotton is fine)2-3 extra indoor shirts (cotton is fine)

Extra socks and underwear for lodge (2-3 pr. Extra socks and underwear for lodge (2-3 pr. Cotton OK)Cotton OK)

Pajamas or sweats for sleepingPajamas or sweats for sleeping

Sneakers or comfy shoes for in the hutSneakers or comfy shoes for in the hut

Personal itemsPersonal items

Toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothbrush, Toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodoranttoothpaste, deodorant

TowelTowel

1 single bed sheet for the hut1 single bed sheet for the hut

Small flashlight or headlamp Small flashlight or headlamp

Lunch for the ride upLunch for the ride up

Spending money: we will be stopping at rest Spending money: we will be stopping at rest areas during the drive up and backareas during the drive up and back

LuggageLuggage

Soft side duffle to bring clothes to schoolSoft side duffle to bring clothes to school

Internal frame backpack* to use on the trail Internal frame backpack* to use on the trail (provided by AMC)(provided by AMC)

Optional ItemsOptional Items

CameraCamera

SunscreenSunscreen

Bug repellentBug repellent

SunglassesSunglasses

Sun hatSun hat

Not to bringNot to bring

Cell phonesCell phones

MP3 playersMP3 players

Video gamesVideo games

Pocket knivesPocket knives

Food (other than day 1’s lunch)Food (other than day 1’s lunch)

Make-up, hairspray, cologne, body sprayMake-up, hairspray, cologne, body spray

Due DatesDue Dates

Due by Friday, September 16 to advisorDue by Friday, September 16 to advisor Medical formMedical form Risk formRisk form Photo and Media releasePhoto and Media release Packing needs checklistPacking needs checklist [GREEN Forms][GREEN Forms]

Payment is also due at this time: fee is $300 Payment is also due at this time: fee is $300 using the pay as you can modelusing the pay as you can model

Due Dates 2Due Dates 2

Due to the school nurse, Eileen Coogan by Due to the school nurse, Eileen Coogan by Wednesday, September 28Wednesday, September 28thth:: Non prescription medication formNon prescription medication form Prescription medication formPrescription medication form Any prescription medicationsAny prescription medications

In Ziploc bags labelled with student NAME, In Ziploc bags labelled with student NAME, DOSING INFORMATION and ADVISORDOSING INFORMATION and ADVISOR

[ORANGE forms][ORANGE forms]

ecoogan@ecfs.org or (718) 329-7276 or (718) 329-7276

Contact infoContact info

John Baglio, experiential education John Baglio, experiential education coordinatorcoordinator

jbaglio@ecfs.org

(718) 329-7300 x3383(718) 329-7300 x3383

Website: Website: http://bit.ly/fieldstonexperientialed