Camp Earthshine Destination: 1840

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Where exactly is Camp Earthshine?

The camp is located in Lake Toxaway, NC.

It is a small town in western Transylvania county

267 mile journey

How long is the drive, and what kind/how many buses are we

using?

We will be traveling with Lakim Bus Service. They are providing us with two charter busses.

5 hour drive with one planned stop 99 students going 13 chaperons Cabins 1chaperon:~8 students

What time will they leave ECMCS and what time will they return?

Students need to arrive at 5:15am so we can depart by 6:00am• Please be sure they have breakfast before they arrive

or with them so they can eat it before we leave.• ALL MEDICINES MUST BE DELIVERED TO NURSE

SHARON NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 11/08. Follow CCSD rules for administering medications of any

kind. We will return for carpool

• Students will eat a lunch provided by Camp Earthshine

• Any changes to arrival will be communicated to Ms. Marie

What will they do while they are there?

Destination 1840• Cherokee and Pioneers

Pioneers• Black-Smithing

Candle DippingWool SpinningIMG_2119.JPGApple Cider GrindingCooking Cornbread and Vegetable Soup

Cherokee • Tomahawk Throwing

Clay WorkingCorn GrindingGutting Fresh TroutCooking Potatoes, Beans, and Corn

Description from Earthshine website Schedule can be found online

Camp Activity Pictures

What should they pack? Packing list can be found on school

website• Extra clothing• Check the weather • Students must be able to carry what they

pack Electronics welcome on bus but will

be collected when we arrive at camp

Souvenirs Pre-order camp shirts

• Order due by October 31• Form will be placed online

• All shirts are $17.50

Don’t forget… Full payment for Camp is due

November 4th

• Total cost is $205• School website to pay

We can’t wait to start our journey to Camp Earthshine!