SPSC 1319

Overnight Trip Proposal

Kylee McPhedrain
Trip Descriptions:

Taking the grade 11 Co-op class (PE 11 and Biology 12) on a 2 day overnight trip to
Garibaldi Lake. We will arrive there early Thursday morning and hike up as a class to Garibaldi
Lake where we will be camping at the designated camping areas. The students will be sleeping in
tents and there is a food shelter and pit toilets available. Friday morning we will be doing a hike
as a class around Taylor meadow before packing up and coming back down. On the trip the
class has been splint into 5 groups of 5. In these groups they will prepare meals together and
present a biology mini lesson and team building activity to the class.

Purpose:

The purpose of the trip is to give the students a new experience where they get to learn in
an outdoor environment. They will come to understand by experience, alternative ways of being
active. They will also learn outdoor etiquette; bear safety, drinking water, how to start a fire, use
a camp stove, leave no trace camping and how to follow trails. Not only will they learn outdoor
skills and the importance of an active lifestyle but will also have the opportunity the learn some
of biology 12's curriculum and develop their leadership skills. They will have on lecture on the
heart and respiration system and each group will have a specific section of this unit to teach in a
15-20 lesson with the class. Additionally, the 5 groups will also prepare a 15min teambuilding
exercise to do as a class. A combination of all these things will give students the opportunity to
work on their presentation skills, teamwork skills, and understanding the topics discussed in a
fun and unique manner. Lastly, this trip will give them an opportunity to better understand
themselves, their social skills and how they face challenges.

Itinerary
Day 1- Thursday

6am-6:30am: Students arrive at school and load buses. Attendance is taken and a double check of
all equipment is done. Sign out with school.

6:30am Bus leaves (Google map estimates 1h 41min drive)

8:30am Arrive at Garibaldi Lake parking lot. Students can go to the bathroom, grab their stuff
and then we will do a quick debrief.
9:00am Begin hiking. Have a designated leader at both the front and the back of the group (stick
within calling distance to each other). 9km from parking lot estimated 3-4 hours elevation
change approximately 850m to Garibaldi Lake campground

11:30-12:30pm Stop for lunch and do a check in. Group 1 will do their mini lesson(20min) and
Group 2 will do their teambuilding activity (15min).

2pm: Arrive at top of mountain- Garibaldi Lake

2-2:15: Quick discussion

Talk about area to set up tents, remind to put tarps down, no food in tents. Discuss water safety
and being close to the lake. Let them know about meeting at the food shelter to head over to
Battleship Islands for the biology lesson.

2:15-3pm Set up camp/free time. Set up their tents lay out their bedding. Take out clothes and
put them in the tent, the rest will be hung in food shelter. Free time stay within designated area.
No swimming allowed but they can put their feet in the water.

3-4pm Biology lesson on Battle ship island.

4-445pm Group 3 mini lesson and group 4 teambuilding.

445- 5:30pm Free time, stay within designated area. No Swimming but can put feet in the water.

5:30-6:45 Dinner/clean up. Prepare and clean up in groups of 5. Do quick demo of how to use
stoves.

6:45-7:15 Chill time, reflect, journal.

7:15-8pm Group 5 Mini Lesson and Group 1 team building.

8-10:30pm Free time/camp fire (if permitted and weather allowing). Cards, chat, star gaze.

10:30pm Be ready for bed and in tents.

11:00pm Bedtime.

Day 2- Friday

6:45am Wake up.

7-730 am Breakfast.

7:30-9:30am Hike Taylor Meadows. Group 2 mini lesson and Group 3 team building activity.
930-10:30 Pack up camp, remind students of no trace camping. Designate people to carry the
garbage down (1 per group).

10:30 Hike down.

12:00-1:00 Group 4 Mini lesson Group 5 Team building and lunch.

3:00-3:30 Load buses and use bathroom.

5:30-6 Arrive back at School.

Garibaldi Lake Details:

Address: Rubble Creek Trailhead, 0A0, Daisy Lake Road, Whistler, BC V0N

Sleeping location: Garibaldi Lake

Facilities: Shelters (include area to hang food and sinks for grey water), pit toilets, and picnic
tables.

Transportation: School bus

Supervision:

1-8 ratio (4 on trip)

Teacher:

Current first aid plus mountain safety.

Familiar with trails and outdoor camping.

3 parent volunteers.

At least one male and one female.

Fitness level is pre identified.

Experience with the outdoors is an asset.

Pre-leaders meeting has taking place

Special Safety Considerations:

 Check weather before going.

 The nearest emergency help is the R.C.M.P. in Squamish (9-1-1).
 Have emergency contact information for all students.
 Have pre-assigned roles/plan in the case of an emergency.
 Upon arrival at camp walk around checking for any hazards and remove any if removable
or block off hazardous areas.
 Do grouse grind field trip prior to this trip. Check health conditions and skill level before
planning event, also know health/skill condition of chosen supervisors.
 Strategically place student and leaders into groups.
 Have a specific list of behavioural expectations made clear to students.
 All school rules still apply.
 Minor Injuries: Cuts, bruises, rolled ankle, sliver, bug bites
Precautions: Have band-aids, disinfectant, after bite, ice packs, tweezers, gauze, tensors,
and athletic tape.
 Major injuries: Broken bones, concussion.
 Burns: Bandages, burn ointment/cream, do a pre-trip stove/fire safety talk.
 Bears/wild life: Bear spray (one can with leader at front and back of line), bear bell, bear
safety talk before trip, and no food in tents.
 Missing student: Have leader in the front and back of line when hiking, buddy system,
clear boundaries, meeting spot and do sound offs (every 30 min when hiking). If missing
have two leaders stay with students and two go out and look and come back to the rest of
the group in a certain amount of time. Only one leader will go to the pre-designated
meeting spot. Notify park ranger. When missing for a couple hours notify police,
principal and parents.
 Cold: Go through proper clothing for weather, have a buddy system to check and make
sure nothing was forgotten before leaving (especially a sleeping bags!).
 Lake/drowning: Make rules clear, set boundaries.
 Liability transfer onto bus company when driving there. Sign waiver and consent form.
 No trace camping: All garbage will be brought down, grey sinks will be used for dirty
water, no washing in lake, stay on paths, and don't disturb any living organisms.
 Dehydration: Mandatory water breaks.
 Drinking water: Water tablets, boil water for 5min.
 Pre-checks of equipment (tents, stoves, backpacks)
 No tolerance for alcohol and drugs
Budget:

Students:

$40 Bus- Vancouver School Bus Charters

$10 Campground

$3x25+$75 Cost of supervisors, and needed equipment.

Optional Rentals:

$9 backpack

18$ 3= $6 Tent

$10 Sleeping bag

$4 Sleeping Pad

Total: $53-$82

School:

$70x6 Cooking sets (Multiple time use)

$15 Fuel

$36x2+72 Bear spray (Multiple time use)

$10 Water tablets (50x1L)

$40 First aid kit/ survival kit (Multiple time use)

*No teacher on call needed as teacher only teaches this one class.

Total: $557

Board:

Insurance
MAPS:
Meal Plan:

Each group of 5 students and the leaders will cook together (6 groups all together). Each group
will have designated people to carrying up their cooking set and fuel. Student will have arranged
food on their own or a $7 payment could have been arranged to cover cost of dinner and lunch
for the second day. Utensil and cleaning supplies was also arranged by groups.

Day 1

Lunch: Packed themselves.

Ideas: Ham sandwich with veggies or grapes and trail mix

Vegetarian: egg salad sandwich with veggies or grapes and trail mix

Dinner: Sidekick pasta with broccoli, pre-cooked chicken and buns.

Vegetarian option: tofu-precooked.

Gluten free: Quick rice and precooked chicken with mixed veggies.

Day 2:

Breakfast: Oatmeal and apple.

Lunch: Individually brought.

Ideas: Cheese and crackers with beef jerky

Bagel with peanut butter

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Snack Ideas:

Trail mix, granola bars, fruit, beef jerky, fruit leather, crackers
 Trip Planning
Teacher Checklist

 Test fitness to make sure this trip is suitable for skill level, do Grouse Grind prior
 Pay for BC Parks for campsite
 Book bus company- Vancouver School Bus Charters
 Pay bus company
 Make groups of 5 and match up leaders (teacher will be in charge of 2 groups)
 Make order forms for renting equipment
 Book, pick up and return equipment
 Lessons before trip on:
 outdoor survival/proper camping equipment
 bear safety
 Develop emergency plan specific for that class.
 Make the emergency plan known to students
 Check equipment before trip, practice setting up tents, ensure stoves are working
 Parent info night with leaders staying after for more details and their responsibilities
(June 7)
 Hand out information forms and consent forms (May 15)
 Print out class list
 Prepare biology lesson
Information meeting
Dear Parents/Guardians of student in the grade 11 Coop class,

I am excited to inform you that your child will be taking part on a 2 day overnight hiking
trip to Garibaldi Provincial Park. This trip will be a great opportunity for your child to
experience the outdoors, cover biology 12 curriculum and develop leadership skills. The trip will
be taking part from Thursday June 15 to Friday June 16. In order to give you a better
understanding of what we will be doing on the trip and more details of how to prepare for it we
will be having an information session on Monday June 5 at 7pm. It is strongly encourage that
you come to this session as it will be very informative for both you and your child.

If you have any immediate questions or additional concerns regarding the trip I can be reached
at:

604-785-9458 or [email protected]

Thanks,

Miss. McPhedrain
 Consent Form
I,_______________(parent or guardian name) hereby give consent to my
child________________(students name) to participate on the Coop 11 Garibaldi Lake hiking trip
on June 15-16, 2016. We will be leaving the school at 6:30am on June 15 and will be arriving
back at the school at 6pm on June 16. I am aware and understand the potential risks involved.
My Child has agreed to obey the school rules on this trip and will be held liable for acting out of
this contract.

Specify any medical concerns of the student:

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Information:

Name______________ Relationship to student____________ Phone Number:___________

Alternative Number:_____________

Name of Student Signature of Student Date(DD/MM/YYYY)

___________________ _______________________ ___/___/_______

Name of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian Date(DD/MM/YYYY)

___________________ _______________________ ___/___/_______

 Trip or Program Execution:
Teacher Responsibilities:
Ensure safety of all students
Ensure all standards of the school board are met
Conduct sound offs
Attend to any first aid concerns, having a current first aid
Responsible for all equipment brought on trip
Never leave students unsupervised
Ensure all equipment/bags are stored properly
Adhere to the itinerary
Teach a biology lesson
Make sure all students are fed and comfortable
Carry bear spray, first aid and survival kit
Lead the group on the trail and be able to answer questions students have about the trip

Parent Responsibilities:
Help prepare their child with appropriate clothing, food and equipment
Get child to school on time on June 15th: 6:30am
Pick up child from school at 6pm June 16
Parent leaders must be responsible and clearly understand their role. Must take initiative to help
out, be a positive presence and control their group assigned.

Student Responsibilities:
Pack their bags
Communicate with parents
Hand in consent forms, rental forms and money
Read over expectations and school rules
Prepare their lessons and teambuilding activities
Equipments Needs
Tent, backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tarp, cooking set/stove and fuel.
Equipment check- bring in tents and cooking sets day before ensuring all pieces are there and not
broken.
Buddy check morning of-get in pairs and check bag to ensure they didn't forget anything

Students Packing List/ Personal Needs:

Hiking backpack (not heavier than 30lb)
Sleeping mat
Sleeping Bag (at least 0 degrees)
Runners
Food
Water bottle
Toiletries
Eating utensils and cleaning materials
Layered clothing-Cotton kills
Sunglasses, Sunscreen
Stove, fuel, tent distributed amongst group
Pencil, pen and workbook

Transportation Responsibilities: Vancouver School Bus Charters

Students must show up on time bus is leaving right at 6:30am.
Pay dues for buses.
Teacher counts making sure everyone is on the bus going and coming home.
Bus company: Liability on them, directions, gas and time.