5th Grade Field Trips

It is our goal to create an experiential environment where second and fifth grade students are able to develop an appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of North Central Florida's ecosystems. Students will also have the opportunity to experience community learning and team building.

The information below will help teachers and chaperones prepare for their time at camp. We look forward to hosting your class at Camp Crystal Lake.

The 5th grade field trip includes many opportunities for social-emotional and intellectual growth. Those include:

• Hands-on science lessons

• Archery or swimming

• Team building

• Ecosystems and night hikes

• Campfire w/ S'Mores

• Nighttime hayride

• Kitchen patrol

• Flex-time (recess)

• An ice cream social

This is a typical schedule for a 5th grade trip (activities are subject to change based on the needs of each group):

Wednesday

8:15          Pick-up Students at School

10:00       Arrive -- Orientation with Staff, Move into Cabins

12:00       LUNCH

1:15          Activity #1

2:30         Activity #2

3:45         SNACK

4:15         Activity #3

5:45         DINNER

7:30         Campfire/Night Hikes/Hayride

Thursday

7:00         Wake Up

7:30         BREAKFAST

8:45         Cabin Inspection

9:00         Morning Activities: Ecosystems Hike or Lake Investigation

12:00       LUNCH

1:15         Activity #4

2:30         Activity #5

3:45         SNACK

4:15         Activity #6

5:45         DINNER

7:30         Ice Cream Social

Friday

7:00        Wake Up

7:30        BREAKFAST

8:45        Cabin Inspection

9:00        Morning Activities: Ecosystems Hike or Lake Investigation

11:15      LUNCH

12:15      Leave for School

We are looking forward to your field trip and hope the information below will help you prepare for your three days at camp. 

The typical menu for the 5th grade trip is as follows:

Lunch – Day 1

• Breaded Chicken Sandwich on a bun

• Lettuce & Pickles

• Sweet Potato Puffs

• Ketchup/Mustard

• Fresh Fruit

• Milk/Water

Dinner – Day 1

• Spaghetti w/ Meatballs and Marinara Sauce

• Savory Green Beans

• Fresh Fruit

• Milk/Water

Breakfast – Day 2

• French Toast Sticks

• Hard Boiled Egg

• Fresh Fruit

• Milk/Juice/Water

Lunch – Day 2

• Cheeseburger on a bun

• Lettuce & tomato

• Spiral Fries

• Fresh fruit

• Milk/Water

• Ketchup/Mustard

Dinner – Day 2

• Fried chicken

• Mashed Potato w/ gravy

• Seasoned veggies

• Roll

• Milk/Water

Breakfast – Day 3

• Turkey Sausage

• Biscuit

• Grapes

• Milk/Juice/Water

Lunch – Day 3

• Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni)

• Veggie Dippers w/ Ranch

• Frozen Berry Cup

• Milk/Water

Vegetarian options for lunch and dinner include: grilled cheese, black bean burgers, veggie burgers and PB&J.

Please note that this menu is an example and is subject to change without notice.

If your child is attending the fifth grade trip and they have dietary restrictions or food allergies please let both your child’s teacher and Camp Crystal Lake know prior to the first day of your child’s trip to camp. Most restrictions can be accommodated with a little support from home.