Outdoor School (Cispus)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

High school students are trained to mentor 5th grade students and support 5th grade teachers with instruction during Outdoor School at Camp Cispus.
Camp Cispus Information
- Association of Washington School Principals Web Site
- Pioneer Elementary Photo Gallery
Student counselors can earn either a full trimester occupational credit or 60 service hours for completing all training and attending an Outdoor School session.
Returning counselors can earn another occupational credit for participating in all training as a trainer-leader. This role is defined by the school counselor trainer.
- Returning counselors will repeat all training while mentoring new counselors through the experience.

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility: High school counselor candidates must be either a Junior or Senior in good academic standing that can commit to all training dates and attend one of the Outdoor School Sessions at Camp Cispus.

Attendance: Perfect attendance is expected as critical training material will be covered in each training session. Counselor candidates must make arrangements to make-up missed training with the high school counselor coordinator.
1. Attend 16 Classroom Training Sessions
2. Attend First Aid Training
3. Attend Camp Management Saturday at Cispus
4. Attend Outdoor School Session in April or May

REQUIRED COUNSELOR FORMS (Due Friday February 29th)

Student Leader Application, handed out at the first class
Parent /Guardian Information and Permission
Health Form
Administrative Form

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR COORDINATORS

Avanti: Becky Beswick, bbeswick@osd.wednet.edu, 596-7920
Capital: Scott Le Duc, sleduc@osd.wednet.edu, 596-8241
Olympia: Lorraine B. Manning, lmanning@osd.wednet.edu

COUNSELOR TRAINING TIMES

2:30 to 3:30 PM at Avanti
7:00 to 7:50 AM at Capital High School
3:00 to 4:00 PM at Olympia High School

OUTDOOR SCHOOL SESSIONS

Session 1 - Capital - April 23, 24, 25
Session 2 - Avanti - April 30, May 1, 2
Session 3 - Olympia - May 7, 8, 9

CLASSROOM TRAINING SCHEDULE

	DAY TRAINING AT CISPUS Saturday, March 22 or April 19 (choose one) FIRST AID TRAINING TBA CISPUS OUTDOOR SCHOOL April 23 - 25 (Wed., Thurs., Fri.)
CLASS	DATE	TOPIC	PRESENTER	LOCATION
1	Friday, Feb. 22 7:00-8:00 AM	Intro / Overview / Schedule / Credit / Getting to Know You	Le Duc	F1
2	Monday, Feb. 25 7:00-8:00 AM	What I wish I’d known Reality show: The Veterans	Cispus Alumni	F1
3	Friday, Feb.29 7:00-8:00 AM	Roles and Responsibilities	Le Duc	F1
4	Monday, March 3 7:00-8:00 AM	Child Development Physical / Emotional / Learning	Drummer	F1
5	Thursday, March 6 7:00-8:00 AM	Child Development What Makes a 5^th Grader Tick	Drummer	F1
6	Monday, March 10 7:00-8:00 AM	Group Dynamics: Ice Breakers / Games	Le Duc	F1
7	Thursday, March 13 7:00-8:00 AM	Health and Safety: Physical / Emotional	Le Duc	F1
8	Monday, March 17 7:00-8:00 AM	Group Dynamics: Conflict Resolution	McCauley	F1
9	Friday, March 21 7:00-8:00 AM	Camp Management: Daily Schedules / Cabin Routines	Rascon	F1
	Saturday, March 22 All Day	Orientation at Cispus	Cispus Staff	Meet at CHS in the Lower Lot
10	Monday, Mar 24 7:00-8:00 AM	Songs	Spatola-Knoll	F1
11	Friday, March 28 7:00-8:00 AM	Group Dynamics: Morale & Team Building	?	F1
12	Monday, March 31 7:00-8:00 AM	Instructional Assistance: 5^th Grade Teacher Perspective	5^th Grade Teacher (TBA)	F1
13	Friday, April 4 7:00-8:00 AM	Campfire Skits	?	F1
Spring Break
14	Monday, April 14 7:00-8:00 AM	Leadership Plans Name Tags	?	F1
15	Friday, April 18 7:00-8:00 AM	Cabin Assignments Posters	Le Duc	F1
	Sat., April 19 All Day	Orientation at Cispus	Cispus Staff	Meet at CHS in the Lower Lot
	Cispus Outdoor School: Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 Friday, April 25	CAMP You’re on!	It’s you, babe!	F1
16	Monday, April 28 7:00-8:00 AM	Debrief	Whole Group	F1