May Field Trip

Columbia Gorge Hikes

We are excited to announce that Mr. Weaver will be leading the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes on some beautiful hikes in the Columbia Gorge! This will be held on the last Field Trip Day of the year, May 30th. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy hiking, spending the day outside, and are enthusiastic about sharing a wonderful life changing skill with the students.

PE Standards associated with field trip:

NASPE Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity

NASPE Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical activity through life-long physical activities.

NASPE Standard 5: Exhibits responsible, personal, and social behavior that respects self and others in physical settings.

NASPE Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.


Schedule:
5th – 8th Grade May Field Trip
Time          Activity
7:45-8:00        Arrive at School
8:00-8:30        Hike slideshow and rules by Mr. Weaver
8:30-8:45       Get ready and get on bus
8:45-9:30        Drive
9:30-9:45        Get into groups and ready to hike
9:45-11:00      Horsetail falls hike (2.5 miles: with snack break)
11:00-12:00   Oneota Fall creek hike (1 mile)
12:00-12:15 Dry off/Change
12:15-1:00 Lunch/Recess
1:00-1:15       Clean-up and get on bus
1:15-2:00       Drive
2:00-2:15      Get back into classroom
2:15-3:00     Mr. Weaver's after hike activity
3:00-3:30     Clean-up and get ready for carline
3:30-3:45     Carline

Things to bring:
Back pack (make sure it is adjusted so the bag is on the students back)
Hiking shoes
Water shoes
Water-bottle
Notebook and pencil
Healthy no/low waste lunch and snack
Towel
Change of clothes
Bandana or rag
Hiking attire
Cold Day – Jeans, athletic shirt, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, gloves, hat.
Warm Day – Jeans, athletic shirt, t-shirt, sweatshirt
Hot Day – Jeans or short, athletic shirt, t-shirt, sweatshirt
The hike is on a dirt trail and along/in a creek. Please note that these clothes need to be clothes that can get dirty and wet.
Jacket
Smiles


What not to bring:
Cell phones
Electronic games
Cameras


Please contact your classroom teacher if you are interested in volunteering for this fun, energetic, and beautiful field trip!

If you have any questions or concerns about the field trip, please contact Mr. Weaver at j.weaver@chpcs.org