This page will be updated to provide the most up-to-date information about Weller's 6th Grade Science Camp, from March 18-22, 2024, at Exploring New Horizons (ENH) Outdoor School at Sempervirens

LIST OF UPDATES:

• 9/11/23: Website created

• 1/5/24: Scholarship information added

• 1/22/24: Receipt information added

• 2/4/24: Medical form and optional Science Camp clothing form added

• 3/10/24: Question and Answer link added

Exploring New Horizons Information

• Contact Information:

  • Phone: 831-252-7868

  • Email: daniel@exploringnewhorizons.org

• Parent Letter (English) / Spanish version

• Parent Presentation Video (English) / Spanish version

• Packing List (English) / Spanish version

  • If any items are difficult to get for your family, please let Mrs. Elzey know

• Daily Menu (English)

  • If your child has dietary restrictions, this needs to be added to the medical form

• If you already looked over the links and you still have any questions, please look over this link and see if it's been asked. If not, please post the question. Link to Question and Answer

Pricing and Payment Dates

• Total price of science camp: $460

  • Cash or check (pay to the order of: Weller Elementary) should be given to Mr. Roque. Please attach a note with your student's name on the payment.

  • All payments to Mr. Roque (such as deposits and chocolates) will get a receipt with the updated amount needed to pay on the bottom left

• First deposit to secure a spot: $100, due on January 19, 2024

  • Reminders of the first deposit balance will be sent out the weekend of January 13

• Final payment: due on March 1, 2024

  • Reminders of the final payment will be sent out the weekend of February 17

Fundraising

• If you have ideas for fundraisers, let Mr. Roque know!

• Chocolate bar fundraising is an ongoing fundraiser! All chocolates must be sold by March 1. For every box of 60 chocolates sold ($60), $24 goes to pay for science camp

  • More information about chocolate bar fundraiser can be found on THIS ParentSquare post

Upcoming Fundraisers:

• • September 21, 2023 from 9:30am-9:30pm: Panda Express

    • 70 N. Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas CA 95035

    • Show this flyer or order online using code 359179

  • November 8, 2023 from 4pm-8pm: Chipotle

    • 246 Great Mall Dr. Ste 246, Milpitas, CA 95035

    • Show this flyer or order online using code C7FNR8G

  • November 27 - December 1, 2023: Double Good online popcorn

    • Parents: Download the Double Good app, enter code VJOJIU, then create your Pop-Up Store

  • December 14, 2023 from 9:30am-9:30pm: Panda Express

    • 70 N. Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas CA 95035

    • Show this flyer or order online using code 359180

  • February 1, 2023 from 6pm-8pm: Weller Extravaganza

    • Multi-Use Room at Weller

    • A talent show, raffle, and snack sale in one night!

      • Thank you to Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam, Gourmet Gift Baskets, Erik's DeliCafé, The Tech Interactive, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, the San Francisco Giants, the Exploratorium, Hurricane Harbor Concord, Topgolf, and Larry Napolitano Family and Cosmetic Dentistry  for their generous donations!

    • Learn about the event HERE

    • The event is open to the public, so invite everyone with this flyer

Scholarships

• We understand that the cost of Science Camp may be difficult for some families. We have set aside some money to help families who need financial assistance.

• If your family would like to apply for the scholarship, please have your child fill out this Google form before February 12th. Filling out the form does not guarantee you will receive a scholarship.

Important Dates (all dates subject to change)

• September 21, 2023: Panda Express fundraiser, 9:30am-9:30pm

• November 8, 2023: Chipotle fundraiser, 4pm-8pm

• November 27 - December 1, 2023: Double Good online popcorn fundraiser

• December 14, 2023: Panda Express fundraiser, 9:30am-9:30pm

• January 13, 2024 weekend: Reminders of $100 deposit sent out

• January 19, 2024: First $100 deposit due

• February 1, 2024: Weller Extravaganza fundraiser, 6pm-8pm

• February 12, 2024: Scholarship forms due

• February 17, 2024 weekend: Reminders of final payment sent out

• March 1, 2024:

  • Medical History and Authorization Form due

  • All chocolate box money due

  • Final payments due

  • Optional Science Camp T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, & Hat Ordering due

• March 18-22, 2024: Science Camp!

  • March 18 (Monday): Drop off students by 8am, bus leaves 10am at Multi-Use Room

  • March 22 (Friday): Pick up students at Multi-Use Room after 12pm noon

    • Students will be in the MUR until 2:02pm

Forms to Fill Out

Medical History and Authorization Form

• This form must be completed in order for you child to attend Science Camp

• Due March 1, 2024

• List all medications (including allergy pills, motion sickness medications, Epipens, and inhalers), dietary restrictions (such as vegetarian), and other health concerns

OPTIONAL: Science Camp T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, & Hat Ordering

• Due March 1, 2024

• Our school name (Joseph Weller Elementary) will be listed under Sempervirens 2024 (for Pigeon Point 2023-24, choose ATTENDS SEMPERVIRENS)

• Include the teacher name (Sharma, Hammond, or Kervin)

• Orders will be shipped to the science camp and will be given to students there