SAFETY
There is some risk inherent to an outdoor education experience; therefore, for the safety of everyone, please adhere to the following:
Clothing: Students are requested to wear comfortable, closed-toe footwear for walking and taking small hikes. Sandals or flip flops are not allowable due to safety protocols. Students should dress in layers as it can be cooler in the morning and warmer in the afternoon.
Boundaries: All activities have specific boundaries; all participants are expected to understand what those boundaries are and follow specific directions provided by SCOE activity leaders. River Bend is home to poison oak, rattlesnakes, ticks, and other off-trail hazards that we want students, teachers, and volunteers to avoid. This is a very important issue for all participants.
River: No students are allowed in the river at any time There are NO exceptions. Students may choose to return to the American River Parkway on their own time with their families and enjoy all the recreational activities the parkway has to offer.
WATER/SNACK/LUNCH
Water: A bottle of water will be provided for each student as needed free of charge.
Snack: A healthy snack will be provided to all participants free of charge. Please advise SCOE prior to the day of the field trip of any food related allergies.
Lunch: SCOE will not provide lunch or supervision at the conclusion of the activities (approximately 12:30pm). If your group stays to have lunch at the picnic tables, please plan to provide appropriate supervision, develop procedures for keeping lunches cool, and ensure that all trash and garbage is properly disposed.
CHAPERONES/ADULT EXPECTATIONS
SCOE requires sufficient school/district-qualified adults attend each session/activity to maintain a minimum 10:1 student to adult ratio. For example, if you have a group of 45 students, the minimum possible for a River Bend camp experience, you will need 5 adults that includes a mix of teachers and Camp User screened adults to help with supervision in addition to the SCOE instructional staff. This is necessary for student safety as all adults are to assist students in following the directions given by the SCOE instructional staff.
RESTROOMS
Please encourage students to use the restroom at school before they begin their travels to the park. There will be portable restrooms available for use at the River Bend Park site. Hand sanitizer will be available outside of the restrooms.
CAMERA/MEDIA
Only teachers and adult volunteers are allowed to bring phones during the event for coordination purposes. Students shall leave their phones stored on the bus or back at the school site through a procedure established by the visiting school district. Recording of the River Bend Day Camp instructional staff delivering the program is prohibited.
INSECT REPELLENT AND/OR SUNSCREEN
If a student desires or requires insect repellent or sunscreen, they should plan to come to school with it already applied.
RAIN GEAR
We encourage all participants to bring their own appropriate rainproof coats/jackets. A one-time use, rain protection will be provided for students if needed.