The document summarizes Henderson International School's middle school outdoor education program. It discusses that the program is based on developing leadership, inclusiveness, teamwork and respect for nature through outdoor activities. It provides details on the two camps students will attend, AstroCamp and Mountain Astro Physics Science Camp, including location, facilities, activities, and required participation. It outlines the packet students need containing medical forms, packing lists and contact information. It also provides instructions for communication from camp and in case of emergencies.

1. Outdoor Education
Henderson International School
Fall 2013-14

5. Middle School Outdoor Education Program
Based upon the belief that skills developed and practiced in
the outdoors transfer back to everyday life.
Students who participate in outdoor education programs
deal directly with concepts such as:
•Leadership and Followership
•Inclusiveness
•The value of working toward a common goal
•Recognition of the unique attributes of each individual

9. Benefits of Outdoor Education
Students who participate in outdoor education learn
•About their own strengths and weaknesses
•How persistence can bring success
•That risk can be dealt with responsibly and thoughtfully
Personal experience in outdoor settings helps students
•Develop a respect for the natural world
•Recognize the value of the natural world

13. Fact Sheet
• AstroCamp (5th
& 6th
Grades) is located in the San Jacinto
Mountains
• Mountain Astro Physics Science Camp (7th
& 8th
) is
located in the San Bernadino Mountains
• 10:1 student to teacher ratio, plus camp instructors
• Participants sleep in cabins and eat in a cafeteria
• Transportation is provided to and from HIS via bus
• Students participate in a variety of educational and
teambuilding activities
• Participation is required as part of the MS curriculum and
educational program

17. Outdoor Ed Packets
• Specific to each trip - get the right packet
• Contain general guidelines, dining hall info, camp
specific information, contact information, packing list,
and medical forms
• All medical forms and waivers must be completed and
turned in to the student’s CPR teacher no later than
Sep 13

21. Communication While at Camp
• You will receive an email confirming our arrival to camp,
an email with news from day 2, and an email confirming
our departure from camp
• In the event of an emergency, please call the main
school number 702-818-2100
• Contact home can often aggravate potential
homesickness, but students are allowed to call home in
the evenings – a phone is provided for that purpose,
remember students should not bring cell phones.

22. Questions
On behalf of the entire Middle School team, thank you
for your time and your continued support!