Winter Survival

Winter Survival, Friday, January 30, 2015

Save the Date and Time, 9:20- 2:00 PM

We will be enduring the cold and rigid temperature to learn about heat, motion, chemical, gravitational, sound, potential, light and kinetic energies during winter survival. We only use electrical energy en route to the Frans Lake, located the intersection of M-14 and M150. *

Parents are welcome to join us; however, any parent who wishes to chaperone or volunteer within a classroom must complete a background check through Ann Arbor Public Schools annually.  Forms are available in the office.

Planning and Preparation

Garments needed:

• A minimum of 2 layers
• Warm, insulated winter boots
• Hat and insulated gloves
• Snow pants (If a child chooses to not wear snow pants, 3 layers are permitted.)
• Dress in layers to avoid overheating
• Avoid scarves

If a child is not dressed appropriately, school officials have the right to exclude the child from the trip.

Students will be asked to do the following in preparation for the trip:

• Select a group of 4-5 cooperative classmates.
• Complete a meal planning sheet
• Choose designated food items with parental permission
• Ask parent(s) to purchase the items.
• Bring all items needed to prepare the food (foil, utensils, pots,  pans, etc.)
• Consider all health, dietary restrictions and allergies within the group
• Adhere to strict restrictions
• No nuts
• No knifes
• No matches or fuel of any kind
• Avoid cross contamination of raw meats and other foods.

During the outdoor-trip:

Students will

• Collect several sizes of wood
• Build a fire with the supervision of Environmentalist (No parental help)
• Cook food while continuing to feed the fire
• Keep warm
• Clean up all campsite and remove all trash

* In the event of a location change by environmentalists, parents will be notified via email. Trip is only cancelled due to subzero temperatures. Students should check the weather frequently and dress appropriately.