St. Simon The Apostle

Year 5 Camp Alexandra Adventure Resort

Year 5 Camp: Alexandra Adventure Resort - Medication and What to Bring

 

This is a reminder to all Year 5 parents that all medication for camp needs to be brought to school this week and handed to your child’s classroom teacher. 

All last minute medication needs to be handed to Mr Karl Camerino the morning of the camp on arrival. 

All medication already kept at the school for your child will be brought along to the camp. 

Please view the list of what to bring below for the Year 5 camp.

 

YEAR 5 CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION / WHAT TO BRING 

FOOD ITEMS TO BE PACKED IN A SMALL BACKPACK 

  • Packed morning tea & lunch (for the first day of camp)*
  • A drink bottled filled with water 

*No Food products with NUTS are to be packed

Please pack only the food they require to sustain themselves. All food left over from their snack and lunch will be discarded after the first day’s lunch.

 

RECOMMENDED WHAT TO BRING / PACK IN A SMALL TO MEDIUM SUITCASE

SLEEPING ITEMS:

  • Sleeping bag 
  • Single bed fitted sheet (a king single fitted sheet is recommended as it will be easier to cover the mattresses for their beds)
  • Pillow in a pillowcase
  • Night light if you wish to have one (please contact your child's classroom teacher regarding this)

CLOTHING:

  • 3-4 pairs of tracksuit pants or long pants
  • 2 pairs of shorts
  • 6-7 pairs of socks (they do get wet quickly from the grassy areas and various activities such as the canoeing activity)
  • 4-5 changes of underwear 
  • 3-4 warm jumpers (pack as necessary)
  • 4-5 t-shirts 
  • 1-2 pairs of pyjama’s
  • 1 pair of old laced up shoes for the canoeing activity
  • 2 pairs of sturdy footwear/sneakers (they do get wet quickly from the grassy areas)
  • 1 pair of thongs (for shower only)
  • 1 hat 
  • 1 beanie and scarf
  • 1-2 waterproof parka or jacket
  • 1 pair of gumboots (optional)
  • 1 pair of moccasins for their cabin (optional)

TOILETRIES:

  • 2 Bath Towels for showering and for water based activities
  • Soap 
  • Shampoo and/or conditioner
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste,
  • Roll on deodorant only, 
  • Hairbrush (optional – no hair dryers, the teachers will supply if necessary)

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS:

  • SPF 30+ Sunscreen
  • 3-4 Plastic Bags for dirty clothes and shoes
  • Torch 
  • Insect repellent (roll on)
  • Umbrella (optional) 
  • Reading Book, Cards
  • Mask (to be used for any indoor activities and during travel to and from the campsite) 
  • Camera - students will be able to bring a camera to take photos. All cameras will be kept in the teacher room overnight for charging and safe keeping. All photos taken on camp are to be used for private personal use only and NO PHOTOS ARE TO BE SHARED OR POSTED ON ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM. 
  • Teddy (optional for their bed)

No lollies are to be taken on the camp or packed in any luggage. 

Phones: students are not permitted to bring mobile phones, IPods, smart watches with internet connectivity or hand held games. If they have any of these items on their person, it will be collected from them and returned following the camp. This includes phones and smart watches that don’t have a SIM card or WiFi connection.