Planet Earth Camp
For Students Entering: Grades 4-6
Dates: July 16-19, 2012

Planet Earth Camp is a four-day / three-night residential camp for students that love to learn in the out-of –doors. Through a variety of hands-on activities, campers will investigate the natural environment.  Students will also be challenged every day to practice living environmentally by conserving water, saving electricity and reducing waste. These activities will be combined with water safety and learn-to-swim instruction using the pool. The students will also have opportunities to participate in fishing and crabbing, small craft safety, field games and crafts.

Who Can Participate?
The camp is open to any student entering grades 4, 5, and 6 who has an interest in the environment. Because of the limited number of opening, applications will be treated on a first come, first serve basis.

Staff
Sheen Goldberg and Lauren Tucker, Arlington Echo Outdoor Educators will direct the camp. The staff consists of teachers, Junior Counselors and Counselors-in-Training who have experience in Outdoor and Environmental Education. Parents are encouraged and are needed to volunteer to assist in a variety of jobs. For further information, call the Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center at 410-222-3822

Cost
$350.00 includes meals, accommodations, activities and instructional materials. A $175.00 deposit must be sent with the application. The $175.00 remaining balance is due upon acceptance to the camp. The deposit is non-refundable if the student is accepted.

Application Procedures
1. Parents must complete the front of the Student Application Form.
2. A $175.00 deposit must be sent with the application form by May 25, 2012.
3. The balance of the fee ($175.00) will be due upon acceptance to the camp.
4. Make check payable to:
Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

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AE Camp Application

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2012 Financial Aid Form

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For more information call Arlington Echo at 410-222-3822