Camping trip to Mesa Verde National Park - Outdoor Ed

What

Camping trip to Mesa Verde National Park - Outdoor Ed

When

5/8/2026, 8:30 AM – 5/9/2026, 12:00 PM

Field Trip Summary: Mesa Verde National Park

Trip Leader:
Marshall Genn

Trip Date & Time:
May 8, 2026
Departure: 8:30 AM

Destination:
Mesa Verde National Park

Grade Levels Attending:
7th and 8th Grade

Number of Students Attending:
20 students

Staff Attending:
Marshall Genn

Permissions & Communication

• Families will be informed on March 24, 2026.

• Permission slips are due by April 16, 2026.

• Permission slips will be returned to advisory teachers.

Meals

• Students will need sack lunches.

• 5 sack lunches will be requested from the school.

Student Preparation

Students should bring the following items:

• Comfortable walking or biking shoes (no flip flops)

• Water

• Sack lunch

• Jacket (students should wear layers)

• Gloves or mittens for nighttime fall camping

• Beanie or warm hat

• Warm wool socks

• Sunscreen

• Snacks

• Warm sleeping bag

• Sleeping pad

• Change of clothes

• Toiletries

• Personal medical supplies (prescription medications must be placed in the medical backpack)

Trip Cost

• Student cost: $20

• Money collection: Returned to Mr. Genn

Curriculum Connection

Subject Areas Supported:

• Outdoor Education

• Social Studies

Academic Goal:
Students will apply the skills practiced throughout the year in Outdoor Education during the trip.