CYC City Camp 2017 Grade 56 Camp Dates

CYC City Camp 2017 Grade 5/6

Camp Dates Camp 1 • Wednesday 1 st February to Friday 3 rd February 2017 Camp 2 • Monday 6 th February to Wednesday 8 th February 2017 Camp 3 • Wednesday 8 th February to Friday 10 th February 2017

Map- 538 Collins Street

Day 1 Visit Melbourne Aquarium Our Guided tour will see students embark on an underwater journey through SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium’s 12 amazing themed zones and learn about the survival of the animals on display. Students will explore the challenges faced by marine communities and the unique adaptations required to overcome extreme environments. To that end, we evaluate the impacts of humans discussing issues such as climate change, habitat loss, introduced species, pollution, poaching and the ways in which animals and plants are forced to survive. Key program focuses include: • Marine environments and habitats • Diets and food acquisition • Animal survival and adaptation • Human impacts on marine communities Exploration of Enterprize Park and Southbank Promenade for lunch.

Day 1 Afternoon Activity Melbourne River Cruise Evening Activity Galactic Circus – including Laser Tag!

Day 2 Day Activities • Shrine of Remembrance - Guided Exploration Tour • Explore Federation Square and ACMI • Old Treasury Building – Gold and Early Melbourne Tour Evening Activity • Eureka Sky Deck

Day 3 Visit MCG and National Sports Museum (planned) • Students to participate in a guided tour of both venues.

Medication • Medical and Medication forms will be distributed together with consent forms early in Term 4. • All medical conditions need to be listed. • All medication must be clearly labelled with the correct dosage and must be in pharmacy supplied bottles or boxes. It should then be placed in a named zip lock bag. The medication will be signed in to the teacher in charge of medication on the morning of camp. • Asthma puffers, asthma medication and spacers must be labelled and placed in a zip lock bag and handed to the teacher in charge with an Asthma Management Plan. • Due to the timing of camp, all medication will need to be handed in the morning of camp to the teachers in charge.

Dietary Requirements – Food allergies and special dietary requirements to be completed on the forms provided. – The staff at CYC will be informed of any dietary requirements/food allergies. - Due to the timing of camp, this information MUST be submitted before the end of 2016 otherwise we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet your child’s needs!

What to Bring • CYC Camp provides all bedding and towels – so there is no need for sleeping bags or pillows. • Students should only pack necessary items, as they will be required to carry their bags from the bus drop-off point to the camp. CYC has a luggage policy.

What to Bring • We will be doing a lot of walking, so practical and comfy shoes are a MUST! • Students will need a packed lunch with refillable drink bottle on the first day. This should be in a small backpack that students can carry while on the move in the city throughout our stay. • No other food (or sweets) should be brought to camp. CYC is a “No Nuts” venue.

What to Bring • Students are allowed to bring a maximum of $30 spending money with them. They will need to be responsible for this during our time away. • This money is to be used to purchase souvenirs / keepsakes. • Under no circumstances will students be allowed to buy food / drinks with this money. • Students can choose to spend some of their money at The Eureka Sky Deck if they wish to participate in “The Edge” experience ($8). • Students are not allowed to bring electronic items to camp e. g. i. Pods/phones/i. Pads.

Our Expectations of Students • All students are required to sign a Behaviour Contract prior to attending the camp and discuss this with their parents. • Expectation of behaviour is the same as at school and home. • In the event of misbehaviour, consequences may be put into place e. g. a warning or they may miss an activity. • Should there be continued misbehaviour a phone call home will be made and further consequences put in place.

COST • The total cost for camp is $285. 00 which includes accommodation, all meals (other than snack and lunch on the first day), entry to attractions and transportation fares. • A $60 deposit for camp will be due by Friday 9 th of September 2016.

COST • We understand that this is a significant expense for those families with more than one student enrolled in years 5&6 next year. • Therefore, School Council has decided to offer a discounted price for second (and in some cases, third) children from the one family attending camp. • $228 per additional child. • For example: 1 st Child = $285 and 2 nd Child = $228

UPCOMING COSTS for current Grade 4 families… • • • 26 th August 9 th September 7 th October 21 st October $45 4 th November 18 th November 25 th November • 26 th November • • • 2 nd of December End of November Or • Mid January Final 3/4 Camp Payment Deposit 5/6 2017 Camp $40 $60 $45 5/6 2017 Camp Grade 3 -6 Coach Approach (if not paid with 2016 fees) Gr 5 2017 i. Pad Program for apps only. i. Pad required by start of school. More info to come shortly. Gr 3/4 Open Water Swimming Early Payment option 2017 Fees for Book Pack and Essential Items $45 $15 $60 $35 $125 2017 Fees for Book Pack & Essential Items

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