Parent Meeting Bulloch County QUEST Jekyll Island Study Trip Oct 21-23, 2009

1. Parent MeetingBulloch CountyQUESTJekyll Island Study TripOct 21-23, 2009

2. When?Wednesday – Friday: Oct 21-23, 2009 WEDNESDAY – October 21nd Arrive : KMART parking lot no later than 7:45am Depart: KMART parking lot 8:00am FRIDAY – October 23th Depart: Jekyll Island 12:15pm Arrive: KMART parking lot 2:30ish pm

3. What do I pack? • Raincoat and/or raingear • Sweater/sweatshirt • Jacket (including gloves, scarf, warm hat, etc. if cold) • Combination of long sleeve/short sleeve t-shirts (at least 1 per day) • Combination of long pants/shorts (at least 1 per day) • Socks (3-5 pairs) • Closed toe shoes (at least 2 pair of sneakers – one to get wet, one to stay dry) • Sandals with a heel-strap (crocs worn with heal strap are allowed) • Hat/cap/visor • Pajamas • Sleeping bag (or twin size bedding) • Pillow • Plastic bag for dirty clothes • Bath and/or beach towels and washcloths • Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, etc.) • Roll-on or lotion insect repellent                                                        • Sunscreen                                                                                            • Water bottle • Flashlight for walking to auditorium ONLY  • Optional Items-Day pack or backpack--Camera and/or film--Binoculars-Sunglasses-Rubber boots for marsh trip--Money for canteen (~$20 in small bills)-Pencil and paper- • Jekyll 4-H does not provide linens, pillows, blankets, or towels.  • Please limit luggage to one suitcase or duffel bag plus sleeping bag or bed roll.  • Mark all items.  • Only old clothes are needed; new clothes may be ruined by heavy outdoor use. • No flip-flops are allowed outside of dorm rooms (showering purposes only). • Jekyll 4-H is not responsible for lost or stolen items. • No flip-flops are allowed outside of dorm rooms. Sandals with a heel-strap are okay.

4. Rules • No GUM on the island • No FOOD in the room, ever. • No CELL PHONES – use teacher’s to call home. • Be on time for classes at your meeting spot. • Always know where your adult leader is. • Do as all adults ask. • NEVER go anywhere without a buddy!

5. Jekyll 4H Center RULES Hand SignalA raised hand means it is time to listen. BellThe bell signifies meal times or class times. At meal times, please wait outside dining hall as school for a staff to let you in (even after bell rings). The bell may only be rung by Jekyll Staff. DormitoriesQuiet hours from 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m., staff lives onsite. Please use only staircase on 100 & 300 buildings (not on 200 building). Please do not move the beds. Sand & mud will clog the drains. Use hoses around camp to rinse shoes, etc. Room Inspections You must clean your room and pass inspection on the morning of departure before breakfast. Conserve energy by turning off lights and A/C or heat units before leaving rooms. Be careful! Fee charts for damaged property on back side of each dorm door. In the case of a fire alarm, please exit the building and congregate at the flag poles by the dining hall.

6. Class Schedule

7. Jekyll 4H Center RULEScont’d Classes Be Prepared for ClassesMust wear shirt and shoes at all times. No flip-flops; sandals only if they have a back-strap. Have rain gear if necessary - we go rain or shine. Wear layers and/or sunscreen if appropriate. • Bug repellant can be applied outside of rooms only (on sidewalks or pavements - not on sod). • Drink lots of water. There are water fountains in the pavilion, breezeway of dorms, and dining hall. • Marsh boots available for borrow, please return to shelves clean when finished. Kitchen Patrol/Kitchen PoliceWe need KP to be there early and stay late. Meals are at 7:30, 12:15, and 5:15. Show up 1/2 hour before lunch (11:45) & dinner (4:45), 15 minutes before b-fast (7:15). Please be on time and be prepared to help (no bell rings to remind you of KP).

8. Jekyll 4H Center RULEScont’d Free TimeMust always be supervised by adults. You may play all the basketball, volleyball or four square you want, but please return the balls to the box on the front deck of the pavilion or by goals when you are done. Soccer fields are off limits. Beach only with an adult. NO SWIMMING AT JEKYLL 4-H EVER (IN CLASS OR IN FREE TIME)! Collect only dead/empty things - nothing living should leave the beach, marsh, etc. CanteenOpens daily from 9:45 - 10:15 a.m., 2:45 - 3:15 p.m., & 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. All food must be eaten in the pavilion area. No food or drinks in the rooms! Please put litter in the waste cans located all over campus. Litter on the grounds will result in the closing of canteen. Help us out by recycling your cans. No gum, anytime, anywhere, EVER!!

9. Spending Money for… • Crackers & Snacks:$1.00 Popcorn, Ritz Bits, Cheez-Its, M&Ms • Cans of Drink: $1.00 Sprite, Gatorade (orange, fruit punch, lemon-lime) Adults only - Coke & Diet Coke • Water: 16.9 oz bottles $0.50 • Other Food & Treats: $0.50 Fruit by the Foot, Rice Krispies, Peanuts, Granola Bars, Pretzels • Hats: Khaki Jekyll with crab design $10.50 • Visors: Brick Red Jekyll 4-H letters $11.00 • Frisbees: Blue, red, green plastic with sea turtle design $3.50 • Bandanas: Blue, red, black, pink with ocean art $8.00 • Disposable Camera: 27 exposures with flash $10.00 • Beachballs: 12 inch with sea turtle design $3.50 • T-Shirts: $12 to $14 dollars

10. Medications • Any prescription meds must have a form in a ziploc bag with the meds in the original prescription bottle with dosing information. • Allergies MUST be noted on all medication forms. • TWO (2) Epipens must be sent for any child with a diagnosis of allergies requiring Epipens. • Over the counter meds will be kept with the student as long as there is a permission to carry form completed. • If you don’t send it…they cannot have it. We are not allowed to give any medications except prescription meds provided by the parent/guardian. • Motion Sickness - IF you child is prone to motion sickness, please give them meds BEFORE boarding the bus and send them with the child for the return trip. Please inform teacher. • Please pick up medication forms b/f leaving tonight.

11. Special Diets • Please make your child’s teacher aware of any special diets. • The 4H center serves “lunchroom” type foods. We have the ability to store prepared meals for special dietary needs. Please let us know about those before hand. • Please do NOT send snacks with your child. No food or drink is allowed in their room. Sending snacks will only create issues. They have 4 canteen breaks a day. Send money with them to purchase snacks at the canteen.

12. MaritimeForest Grandfather Tree in the Maritime Forest. Photo is a tradition!! Each student can purchase a large sized photo for $12

13. Herpetology

14. Dock Study

15. Marsh Class

16. North End(Boneyard Beach)

17. Beach Study

18. 6th Grade Bulloch County Quest Trip October 21 - 23, 2009 Lodging: Jekyll Island 4-H Center 912-635-4117 Oct. 21SCHEDULE 7:45 am Meet at the K-Mart parking lot for roll call 8:00am Depart via modern motorcoach for Jekyll Island10:30 am Sea Turtle Center 12:15 pm Lunch is included Afternoon programs as directed Dinner is included Evening programs as directed 10:00 pm Lights out – good night Oct. 22 7:30 am Breakfast followed by morning programs as directed12:15 pm Lunch is included Afternoon programs as directed Dinner is included Evening programs as directed 10:00 pm Lights out – good night Oct. 23 7:00 am Bags out to load bus/check out of lodging 7:30 am Breakfast followed by morning programs as directed12:15 pm Lunch1:00 pm Leave Jekyll Island to return home TBD ETA – K-Mart parking lot

19. Questions??? • Thanks for coming. • Please make sure you get medication forms, packing lists, and answers to your questions before you leave. • Ipods, gameboys, PSPs, etc are ok for the bus ride down and back. • NO CELL PHONES!!!!!!