Camping Trip INFOrmation

Our overnight trip will be Thursday, 6/4 to Friday, 6/5. 

Please visit the Fairview Lake YMCA Camp website for an overview of their program and facilities.

Additional information will be provided as we near our trip date.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this trip only for 4th graders? Yes.

• Will there be chaperones? 4th Grade teachers, paraprofessionals and additional CHB staff will be chaperones for this trip.

• What are the cabins like? The cabins have electricity, running water, a large bathroom with multiple stalls, sinks, and a shower area, and there are 10-12 bunk beds with sleeping pads.

• Are there bugs? Yes, we will be in a wooded area.

• What time is bedtime? Bedtime is after the evening activities.

• What are some of the activities? These are to be determined with Camp Personnel. In the past we have done archery, boating, team-building exercises, and a stream investigation.

• Can students bring electronic devices? No. 

• Can you only pick people from your homeroom to be in your group? No. You will be able to list students from across 4th grade. It is guaranteed that at least one person from your list will be in your group.

• Will our Cabin Mates be the same as group members? This is to be determined. They may or may not be the same groups.

• Can I bring a suitcase? You will be responsible for carrying whatever you choose to bring. We recommend to pack lightly so you can carry your belongings easily.

• Can I bring more than one bag? You will be responsible for carrying whatever you choose to bring. We recommend to pack lightly so you can carry your belongings easily.

• Are books allowed? Yes.

• Is there soap and shampoo in the showers? No. A packing list will be provided closer to the trip date.

• If you have motion sickness, can you bring a bag on the bus? Yes.

• Can I bring medicine to help me sleep at night? Yes. A District approved nurse will be with us on this trip. Nurse Tropiano will be reaching out to families closer to the trip date to determine and record medical needs for this trip.

• Where do I change clothes? Each cabin has multiple bathroom stalls that can be used to change your clothes.