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• All students, chaperones, and directors must fill out the Camp Cho-Yeh waiver in order to participate in any activities.  Waiver must be filled out before the day of the trip.

• Print and fill out the Student Medication handout if you are checking in meds (see packing list below for more information).  Turn in the handout with medications Saturday morning to the medical table.

Trip Itinerary

7:00am - all students meet at Beck JH patio (students will not enter the school)

• Students are expected to wear this year’s band/choir shirt to go on the trip

• Students will turn in medication to medication station

• Students will meet their check-in chaperone

7:30am - depart for Camp Cho-Yeh

• We will not wait for late-arriving students for any reason

9:00am - arrive at Camp Cho-Yeh 

• We will have a brief meeting with Cho-Yeh personnel to go over camp rules

• All students, chaperones and directors will receive Beck-specific wristbands, which will allow access to lunch and to the available upgraded activities listed below

• Activities on the "Activities List" are available for students throughout the day

9:45am - Archery Tag, Zip Lines, Climbing Tower, Crate Stacking and Cargo Nets open

9:45am - Pool opens

9:45am - High Ropes Adventure Course opens (until 12:45pm)

• All students will have access to the high ropes park.  More information will come from Cho-Yeh staff at our 9:00am meeting.

1:00pm - Lunch at the Dining Hall

• All students must be at the dining hall before 1:00 - we enter as a full group together

• Lunch is served family style - students will at tables in groups of 8 (no more, no less)

• Lunch will be cheeseburgers, plus access to the full salad bar and deli bar 

• Students who plan to enjoy water activities can change into swimsuits after eating

• Check in - students must check in with their chaperone before leaving the dining hall

1:45pm - Archery Tag, Zip Lines, Climbing Tower, Crate Stacking and Cargo Nets open

2:00pm - Pool opens

4:00pm - change, check-in with chaperone

• Check in - students must check in with their chaperone at home base

• Once you check in, you will not leave home base for any reason

• We will walk as a group to the buses to depart for Beck

4:45pm - depart for Beck

5:45pm - planned stop at Buc-ees for a restroom break

• Students will NOT be able to purchase drinks and snacks - this is restroom only

7:00pm - arrive back at Beck (estimated)

Packing List

⬜ Wear this year’s band/choir shirt, shorts, closed-toed athletic shoes

• You must wear this year’s band/choir shirt or you will not be allowed on the trip.

• You will wear this shirt throughout the trip except for when you are participating in the water activities. 

• It is a good idea to put your initials inside the shirt in case it gets misplaced.

• Cho-Yeh requires closed-toed shoes.  So no flip-flops, crocs, etc.  You can bring water shoes for the lake.

⬜ Swimsuit may be worn as shorts or underneath clothes

• Swimsuits must be of a modest/sport nature.  Questions?  Ask your director.

⬜ Dry clothes for the ride home

• Students will wear their band/choir shirt.

⬜ String bag or backpack

• Labeled with student’s first and last name.

• Store change of clothes and other items you bring with you to the park.

⬜ Towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water shoes, bug spray, watch, etc

• Students need to know what time it is during the day.  Wear a watch?

⬜ Water bottle or hydro flask

• Labeled with the student's first and last name.

• There are many refilling stations scattered throughout the park.

⬜ Money for snacks/ice cream/souvenirs at The Trading Post

• Optional (all activities and lunch are pre-paid and provided). 

⬜ Needed medications

• Fill out the Student Medication handout only if you are checking in meds.

• Please keep the medications in the original container and return with completed handout.

• Come to Home Base to take any needed medications throughout the day.

• If you self-carry an inhaler, epi-pen, etc, you can self-carry on the trip.  Please report that you are bringing that with you Saturday morning at med check-in.

⬜ Football, basketball, soccer ball, etc.

• Cho-Yeh provides some of these items, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Details and Expectations

• Directors will be stationed at our Home Base, which is near The Trading Post in the center of the park.  Chaperones will be stationed throughout the park.  See a director, chaperone or Cho-Yeh staff member if you are in need of assistance.

• Students are expected to stay in groups of three or more.  Students should choose groups based upon the kinds of activities they want to do.  If you are having difficulty getting into or staying with a group, see a chaperone or director.

• Students are expected to check in with their chaperone at the end of lunch and after PM activities.  BE ON TIME!

• Students are strongly encouraged to apply sunscreen and drink water throughout the day.  Kids who do these things have more fun.

• There are restrooms available throughout the park - Trading Post (near home base), Cho-Dome, Dining Hall and the pool.  We will also open a couple of cabin restrooms at the end of the day for changing back into dry clothes for the trip home.

• A thought about phones: while students will be allowed to have their phones for the trip, we ask that students stay off their phones while at Cho-Yeh.  Enjoy your friends and the great outdoors.  Students who display excessive use of their phone while at Cho-Yeh may be asked to turn it in to a director for the remainder of the trip.  Your apps/games will be waiting for you when you get home.  Parents, please don’t text or call your child throughout the trip.  They will be in good hands with us.

• We expect kids to have fun, show good behavior, and be respectful of everyone - chaperones, bus drivers, Cho Yeh staff, directors, other visiting groups, etc.  Use phrases like “yes sir”, “yes ma’am”, “no sir”, “no ma’am”, “please”, and most importantly “thank you”.  

Activities FAQ

• What activities are available to us during our trip?
  Students will be able to enjoy all of the included activities while at Camp Cho-Yeh: Treehouse, Jumping Pillow, Cho-Dome (covered basketball arena), 9 Square in the Air, Gaga Ball, Sand Volleyball, Sports Fields (perfect for soccer, football and more), Disc Golf, Foosball, Cornhole, Carpetball, Ping Pong, Low Zip Lines, Speed Sleds and more!

In addition, we have purchased an add-on package that give us exclusive access to additional activities.  Those include High Ropes Adventure Course, Archery Tag, Zip Lines, Climbing Tower, Crate Stacking and Cargo Nets, Lake Activities and the Pool.  Please note that all students will be required to wear a life vest when participating in all lake activities.

Lunch FAQ

• What are we eating for lunch?
  Camp Cho-Yeh offers a unique menu each day of the year.  This year we are doing cheeseburgers.  In addition to the main menu item, Camp Cho-Yeh offers a full salad bar and deli bar where you can make your own salad or sandwich.  

• How does lunch work?
  Students will sit eight to a table and will be served "family style".  One person per table will retrieve a tray of food for the table (8 serving sizes). Students will then build their own plates. Students are expected to clean their own tables after eating - this includes putting dishes up in the correct location, and cleaning any spills/food/wrappers on or underneath the tables.

• When do we eat?
  All students will meet at the Dining Hall at 12:45pm and enter together as a group.  All students will participate in lunch at the same time.