Rocky Mtn

Sandy Spring Friends Middle School Summer Service TripJune, 2008: 

Sandy Spring Friends Middle School Summer Service Trip June, 2008 Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, Colorado

Location: Estes Park, Colorado: 

Location: Estes Park, Colorado

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Rocky Mountain National Park sits To the West of Estes Park, CO.

Moraine Park Campground: 

Moraine Park Campground

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Moraine Park Campground

Planned Service Activities:: 

Planned Service Activities: Invasive Species Eradication Recycling Support Trail Maintenance

Travel weeks:Two options: 

Travel weeks: Two options Week 1: Saturday, June 14 - Sunday, June 22 Week 2: Saturday, June 21 - Sunday, June 29 Issues: Week 1: Weather at 8500 feet in June Week 2: Gets into the camp season

Possible Schedule:: 

Possible Schedule: Saturday, June 21: Fly to Denver, get food and equipment, drive to park Sunday, June 22: Service work Monday, June 23: Service work Tuesday, June 24: Drive to Denver and visit the Museum Wednesday, June 25: Service work Thursday, June 26: Visit park attractions Friday, June 27: Service work Saturday, June 28: Group hike Sunday, June 29: Break camp, drive to Denver, fly home.

Working Costs:Based on 12 students/parents and 3 chaperones:: 

Working Costs: Based on 12 students/parents and 3 chaperones: Individual costs: Airfare: $400* Van, trailer rental, gas: $140 (15 passenger) Food: $100* Equipment: $100* (camping equipment rental) Trip leader fee: $100 Chaperone costs: $100 Entrance fees: $10 Total: $950* * High estimates Other possible costs: Student pocket change: $50 (day trip to the Denver museum)

Forms:: 

Forms: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (Notarized) Letter of authorization to transport a minor. Behavior Contract Agreement and release

Important Dates:: 

Important Dates: January 15, 2008: Final decision about trip participation January 18: Final trip roster determined February 15: Flight cost due February 21: Trip Meeting - 7:15 p.m. (Forms, packing lists, schedule) May 1: Final trip costs due May 29: Final Trip Meeting - 7:15 p.m. (details of departure, etc.) June 14 or June 21: Departure!

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Sandy Spring Friends Middle School 2008 Summer Service Trip Rocky Mountain National Park Statement of Interest in the Trip: Name of possible traveler(s) ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Please put a check in the appropriate box:  I/we are definitely interested in going on the trip.  I/we are possibly interested in going on the trip. In this case a decision needs to be made by January 15. I prefer the week of:  June 14 – June 22  June 21 – June 29

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You could be on this hike next June!