Wolf Ridge Parent Meeting
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Wolf Ridge Parent Meeting
Hands On LearningNature ImmersionTeam Building Curriculum FitWe’ll have fun too!
Why Wolf Ridge?
$180 per student
FundraisingScholarshipsPayment Plan
Cost
The $180 covers:All meals except lunch on the way thereWarm dorms 5-6 classes by professionals with great
equipmentComfortable bus!
That’s a Lot
Chinook BooksWolf Ridge Calendars
Fundraising
Scholarship are availableThanks to PTSA
Students must fundraise or contribute some amount towards the trip
Scholarships
We need your signed paperwork:District AuthorizationParent AgreementStudent AgreementWR Child LiabilityHealth FormScholarship Form
Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork
TURN IN ASAP
Tracking Sheet• Shows current balance• Scholarships• Paperwork • If you have a negative balance
that means we owe you money.• This can be applied to
Europe for next year!
“Class time”Free timeMeal timeDress warm and in layers! Electronics
What to Expect
Classes are interactive (some inside and outside learning for each)
Including:Trees & KeysSuperior View Hike/SnowshoeOjibwe HeritageBirdsRock Climbing
Professional and Engaging Instructors
“Class time”
Not muchBetween classes and mealsEveningGift Shop will be open one time for us
$40 for hoodies, most stuff under $20
Free Time
Delicious & NutritiousSet timeNo food in dormsAllergy/Special DietsStudents help serve food
Meal Time
7:30-8:15 Breakfast8:30-11:30 Class12-1pm Lunch1:15-4:15 Class5-6 Dinner6:15-8:45 Evening programming9-9:30 Campfire9:30pm – 6am Quiet Hours
Sample Daily Schedule
It will be cold! Insulated boots
Wolf Ridge has some really nice boots you can borrow
Wear multiple layers – as the day warms up you can take a layer off!
Dress Warm & Layers
We allow electronics on the bus rideElectronics MUST be turned in while getting
off the busElectronics will be returned when we board
the bus homeStudents caught with electronics at Wolf
Ridge will not get them back until we are at Sanford.
This includes cell phones, iPod’s, iPad’s, kindles, etc.
Electronics
Sanford teachers will incorporate Wolf Ridge learning into their curriculum before and after the trip
Reflective WritingWolf Ridge teaches to the MN Standards
ScienceSocial Studies
Academics
Students should have funMaking new friendsStrengthening friendshipsInteracting with Sanford Staff in a different environment
Fun
Students will stay in a dorm room with bunk beds.
Rooms hold 4-6 studentsStudents will get to help choose their
roommatesRoom assignments and curfew will be
enforced.
Dorms
Students divided into groups of around 15At least 2 adults per group (1 staff and 1
parent chaperone)Learning Groups will be assigned by SanfordNo changes to Learning Groups
Learning Groups
We need about 13 parents to step upPay what you can $10-180 Spend time with your child (or embarrass
them!) Without the proper number of Chaperones
Wolf Ridge won’t let us participate in activities.
Parent Chaperones
Clothing Bring plenty of dry clothes – we will
be outside getting wet. Make sure your name is on your stuff! Tennis or hiking shoes One pair other shoes Warm jacket Sweaters Changes of outer clothing Changes of under clothing Warm winter jacket Two pairs long underwear Hats and 2 pairs mittens Several pairs of socks (4-5 pairs) Snowboots *WR will have some if
needed
What to BringPersonal Gear• Sleeping bag and pillow (we will have a
limited supply of sleeping bags)• Towel, soap and shampoo• Toothbrush and toothpaste• Pajamas and slippers• Medications (must be given to Mr.
Cross or other staff)• Writing materials• Water bottle
Optional Personal Items• Flashlight• Camera• Store money (Only a small amount)• Money for lunch in Duluth ($5-10) • Sunglasses• Alarm clock
iPods or MP3 players (can be used only on bus and then are turned in to staff)
Electric appliances (hair dryers, curling irons, etc.)
Chewing gumAlcohol or drugsIf you have batteries for your camera you will
have to bring used batteries homeSnacks are not allowed in the dorms
What NOT to Bring
Sanford will have a limited supply of extra sleeping bags for students who need them.
Sleeping Bags
Sanford and Wolf Ridge both have a VERY limited supply of gloves, hats, and coats.
Wolf Ridge has some winter boots available for students who need them.
Other Gear
Questions?