Sample Schedule
Below is a sample of a typical three-day schedule
for OEE. Times and number of classes offered many vary between schools and
length of stay.
 Day One
- 10:30-11:00 Arrive
- 11:00-11:30 Settle in
- 11:30-12:30 Lunch
- 12:30-2:00 Field Class
- 2:00-3:30 Field Class
- 3:30-5:00 Field Class
- 5:00-5:30 Rest
- 5:30-6:30 Dinner
- 6:30-8:30 Evening Program
- 8:30-9:30 Transition Time
- 9:30 Bedtime
Day Two
- 7:00 Wake-up
- 7:45-8:30 Breakfast
- 8:30-10:00 Field Class
- 10:00-11:30 Field Class
- 11:30-12:30 Lunch
- 12:30-2:00 Field Class
- 2:00-3:30 Field Class
- 3:30-5:00 Field Class
- 5:00-5:30 Rest
- 5:30-6:30 Dinner
- 6:30-8:30 Evening Program
- 8:30-9:30 Transition Time
- 9:30 Bedtime
Day Three
- 7:00 Wake-up
- 7:45-8:30 Breakfast
- 8:30-9:00 Pack
- 9:00-10:30 Field Class
- 11:00-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00 Depart
What to Bring
Please keep in mind that you will be outside for a significant portion
of the day. Be sure to bring clothing that will keep you warm and dry
while outside. It is essential that extra socks and clothes are sent in
the winter time. Clothes should be layered to help keep warm during the
winter.
Necessary
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Daily change of underwear
- Daily change of socks
- Nightwear
- Walking shoes
- Raincoats
- Hat or hood
- Waterproof boots/shoes
- 2 warm jeans/pants
- Shorts (seasonal)
- Jacket (appropriate for season)
- Heavy sweater/sweatshirt
- Warm shirt
- Towel
- Wash cloth
- Tissues
- Soap
- Comb/hairbrush
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Writing materials
- Clipboards or notebook
- 2 pencils/pens
Optional
- Gloves (needed in cold weather)
- Lip-gloss
- Slippers
- Reading material
- Camera/film (please label)
Winter Additions
- Winter boots
- 2 pairs of warm mittens/gloves
- Scarf
- Winter jacket/parka
- 2 extra pairs of wool or warm socks
- Warm ski hat
- Lip-gloss
Please leave home
- Radio
- Portable TV
- Knives
- Electronic games
- Food/candy/gum
- Matches
- Cellular phones
Information for Family Members
 Why Do Schools Participate in Outdoor
Environmental Education?
Outdoor Environmental is an optimal
learning process that extends the classroom by providing direct, in-depth
exposure to intellectual, recreational, social and emotional
environments.
Our Purpose
The Outdoor Environmental Education
program is specifically designed for elementary and junior high school
students, including special populations. Using the school’s curriculum as
a base, we study humankind’s relationship to one another, living organisms
and the environment.
Program Methodology
Utilizing the natural
environment of YMCA Camp Algonquin, students actively experience
curriculum areas. They will have opportunities for decision-making,
problem solving and direct participation. Programs are carried out in
small, manageable groups of up to 15 students.
This educational experience employs science, math, social studies, and
language arts skills in the natural environment. It provides the students
the opportunity to appreciate each classmate’s uniqueness and
individuality. Students return to school united through this shared
experience in the pursuit of knowledge.
Leadership
All children are under adult
supervision. Leadership is provided by your child’s school leaders, our
OEE Director and the Aurora University outdoor education graduate
assistant instructors in School of Experiential leadership
Receiving a letter
A cheerful letter to your child
will do much to enhance the experience. It is important to mail all
correspondence one week prior to your child’s departure from home so they
will receive your letter during their stay.
Mailing Address
Your Child’s Name
Your Child’s
School Name
YMCA Camp Algonquin
1889 Cary Road
Algonquin, Il
60102
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