June 2010


Dear Parents/Guardians

Re: Final Preparations for Year 9 Camp

Your son/daughter will be told this week which camp they will be attending.  

The dates for the camps are as follows:

Camps 1 & 2-     Mon 21st June – Wed 23rd June
Camp 3 & 4 -    Wed 23rd June – Fri 25th June

This year there will be no need for canoe tests before going on camp.  As we are using trained Blackland Staff Instructors for each canoe session, they only require that students are competent in the water.  All students will still be wearing buoyancy aids.  

I have enclosed a suggested kit list; all safety equipment will be provided by the school. Students must not take Mp3 players, valuables or mobile phones.  Students can be reached via the school number.  Outside of school hours the camp leaders can be contacted (in an emergency only) on 07725120195.

The students will not need any further money except for buying drinks or ice creams which are available at some of the activity venues.

If students wish to bring their own tents that is fine but it will be their responsibility to ensure that they are returned safely.  Please note that if you bring an 8 person tent, 8 people will not be allowed to sleep in it. The maximum allowed will be 6.

Students will need to arrive at Longhill at normal time (by 8.20am) on the morning of their camp.  On the third/final day of camp they should be back at Longhill in time to catch their afternoon bus at approximately 2.30 pm.

If you have any other enquiries concerning camp please contact Ms Lynch, Ms Weir or Ms Abingdon.

Yours faithfully




A Lynch, K Abingdon, P Weir                
Camp Co-ordinators                
 

LONGHILL SCHOOL

YEAR 9 CAMP


SUGGESTED KIT LIST FOR EACH ACTIVITY


WET KIT (CANOEING)
    
DRY KIT (CLIMBING)    
OTHER (EVENINGS)
Wet suit (not essential)    Tracksuit bottoms/leggings    Casual clothes
Waterproof    T-shirts    e.g. Jeans
Old trainers    Old trainers    T-shirts
Hat, baseball type    Hat, base ball type    Trainers
Towels    Sun cream (High factor)     Etc.
Old tracksuit bottoms/leggings    NO jeans    Wash kit
Swimming costume    Drinks container    Towels
Old t-shirts    Sweatshirt/fleece    Hair dryers are at camp so no need to bring them!!
Sun cream  (High factor)        Sleeping bag
NO jeans        Sleeping mat
Drinks container        
Plastic bags/bin liners        


DO NOT FORGET YOUR KNIFE, FORK, SPOON, MUG, PLATE, ETC……As you will need these if you are going to eat!!!!!!




HINT

At camp, you will be getting muddy and wet.  DO NOT therefore wear your best Gucci boots or clothes.

Do not forget your packed lunch for the first day.

If you need a sleeping bag, please see Mr Pringle as they can arrange for you to borrow one from the CCF. (Only a few available).

If you take any form of medication, please remember to pack it and ensure that your camp leader is aware of when you need to take it.