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MS Outdoor Education

Date: 10/20/2008

The Middle School's annual Outdoor Education program is scheduled for the week of October 20th.  The community building program will take place at Camp Hazen YMCA in Chester, CT. 860-526-9529 or www.camphazenymca.org

8th Graders leave WMS on Monday morning after drop-off

6th & 7th Graders leave WMS on Tuesday morning after drop-off

All students will return to WMS at 3:15pm on Friday, October 24th. 

WHAT TO BRING

Clothing

Pack casual, comfortable clothing that is weather appropriate.  Sturdy footwear is necessary for moving around camp- sneakers are recommended. 

Please be prepared for the weather (sunhat, sunscreen, rain jacket, warm clothing). The majority of our programs continue regardless of weather and most activities are outside.

Pack a swimsuit and towel for the showers.

Bedding

All cabins have bunk beds with mattresses.  You need to bring a sleeping bag and/or sheets, blanket and pillow.  All cabins have electricity, toilets and sinks. Some cabins have a shower. Other cabins are near a centrally located shower house.

Other items: Toiletries, sunscreen, bug spray, flashlight

Optional: Reading material, camera, games, cards, water bottle.

What not to bring: Pets and valuables – such as CD players, jewelry, etc.

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