- The Toronto Heschel School

We are thrilled to inform you that the Grade 6 Eco-Judaism Trip will once again take place at Camp Gesher, located near Bon Echo Provincial Park. The trip will take place from Wednesday, September 11th (departing school at 8:30a.m.) through Friday, September 13th (returning approximately at 3:00p.m.). This trip will serve as the introduction to the Grade 6 Science and Mishna curricula and allow students to explore the importance of the environment in Judaism.

Please review the Code of Conduct, Medical Form, Menu, and Recommended Packing List below. Complete the forms online and submit payment by cheque to the main office no later than Monday, September 9th, 2024 (my deepest apologies for the late notice).

The cost of the trip is $425.00 per student and includes transportation, accommodation, meals, use of camp facilities, a trip into Bon Echo provincial park, and water-based environmental activities. Cheques should be made payable to The Toronto Heschel School or e-transfers can be made to payments@torontoheschel.org.

Families wishing to discuss alternate financial arrangements should contact Matthew Jadd, Director of Business Operations at admin@torontoheschel.org or call 416-635-1876 x 225.

No student/s will be excluded from the trip for financial reasons.

Dietary needs and restrictions can be communicated using the Medical Form.

Should you or your child have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Morah Andi or Morah Lisa (aspring@torontoheschel.org, lsheps@torontoheschel.org)

Sincerely,

Morah Andi and Morah Lisa on behalf of The Grade Six Team

2024 Eco-Judaism Trip Code of Conduct

Student Name(Required)

First Last

CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Students are expected to conduct themselves as they would at school, adhering to the school Code of Conduct at all times. The Code of Conduct may be found in the current Parent Handbook.
2. Students may not bring any food onto the campsite.
3. Because of the very intensive itinerary, students need to observe curfew so that they will be awake and able to benefit fully from the programme.
4. Itinerary times must be strictly followed.
5. Students may not wander the campgrounds on their own, and must ask permission before leaving the group for any reason.
6. To maintain a sense of being away together as a group and make the most of our time in Camp, personal technology/smart devices (including phones) will not be permitted. There is a land line available for emergency communication. We will be sending a daily email update to parents, and parents may call the school for further information if they wish.
7. It is understood that the School accepts no liability for the damage or loss of any personal item.
8. School trip dress code is in effect..
9. Each student and their parent(s)/guardian(s) are financially responsible for any damage incurred by the student.
10. Students on scheduled medications must see Morah Andi at the appointed time each day to obtain and take their medication.

My child agrees to conduct themself according to the rules set out for this trip. We understand that should there be a serious infraction of these rules, the adult chaperones have the right and the responsibility to send our son/daughter home at our expense.

Student Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Parent Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

2024 Grade 6 Eco-Judaism Trip Medical Form

Student's Full Legal Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Date of Birth(Required)

Health Card Number(Required)

Home Phone(Required)

Parent 1 Name(Required)

First Last

Cell Phone(Required)

Work Phone

Parent 2 Name

First Last

Cell Phone

Work Phone

Emergency Contact(Required)

First Last

Relationship(Required)

Cell Phone(Required)

Work Phone

Name of Physician(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

List of Daily Medications (Medication must be in their original pharmacy container, bearing the name, dosage, frequency of the drug and patient's name):(Required)

Put N/A if not applicable.

Dietary Restrictions (vegetarian, sensitivities, etc…):(Required)

Put N/A if not applicable.

Allergies (bee stings, medication, food, etc…):(Required)

Put N/A if not applicable.

DOES THE CHILD CARRY AN EPIPEN?(Required)

Yes

(If YES, Please ensure that the child brings 2 unexpired Epipens)

Please check any of the following non-prescription/over the counter drugs that the chaperones have parental/guardian permission to administer if necessary:

Since this trip involves a great deal of walking, please describe any physical problems or concerns that the chaperones should be aware of:(Required)

Put N/A if no applicable.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING THIS STUDENT AND A PARENT/GUARDIAN CANNOT BE CONTACTED, I AUTHORIZE ANY CHAPERONE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TRIP TO OBTAIN MINOR MEDICAL CARE FOR MYCHILD.

Parent Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

I/we understand that the school has taken every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of my son/daughter and I/we will not hold the school responsible for personal injury, loss or theft. In case of medical emergency and the inability of the school’s designate to contact me, we hereby grant permission to the physician named by the school’s authority to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for and to order injection, anaesthesia, or surgery for my/our child as named below. Our son/daughter agrees to conduct himself/herself according to the rules set out for this trip. We understand that should there be a serious infraction of these rules, the adult chaperones have the right and the responsibility to send our son/daughter home at our expense.

Name of Student(Required)

First Last

Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Parent/Gaurdian(Required)

First Last

Parent Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

I give _______________ permission to participate on the Grade Six Trip to Camp Gesher on September 11-13, 2024.

First Last

Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Recommended Packing List

The students will be participating in mostly outdoor activities and must consider that the weather changes frequently throughout the day. Please ensure that they are prepared for whatever might come up, rain or shine!

Clothing	Outerwear	Personal Items*	Extras
2 pairs of (comfy) pants	Light jacket/heavy sweater	Toothbrush and Toothpaste	Mosquito repellent (DEET free)
2 pairs of (knee length) shorts (including 1 that dries quickly for water-based activities)	Full rain gear – raincoat, rain pants, rainboots (mandatory)	Shampoo, Conditioner,Soap	Sunscreen
2 long sleeve shirts	2 pair closed toed shoes: Running shoes, Sneakers, Hiking boots	Hairbrush/comb	Sunglasses
3 short sleeve t-shirts (including one that can be worn for water-based activities)	Sandals or flip-flops for showering or in cabin use only	Deodorant	Flashlight
1 sweatshirt	Heschel Baseball Hat mandatory	Linens	Reusable Mug
4 pair of underwear	Heschel Kissuyi mandatory	Towel	Water Bottle
5 pair of socks		Pillow	Medications (if necessary)
Pyjamas		Sleeping bag OR sheets and blanket
UV Shirt (optional)

Medications

Any medications (prescription or over the counter) should be well labelled and put into a large Ziploc bag with your child’s name on it. Please include a note in the Ziploc bag with any specific instructions for the prescription or over the counter medications.

Additional Items for Consideration

Students are encouraged to bring with them:

Musical instruments (i.e. guitars, harmonicas, etc.)
Books
Board Games
Sporting gear (i.e. baseball gloves, tennis racquets, etc.)

The students SHOULD NOT bring with them:

IPods/MP3 Players
Laptop computers/I-Pads
Electronic gaming devices
Cell phones
Any other electronic device

Students are not permitted to bring cellular phones or other smart devices of any kind. The camp has a landline for emergency use and we will be in contact with the school regularly for news and updates.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Students MUST bring their own pillow, linens, and towels. The camp does not supply these.

Something to consider: Insects are attracted to darker coloured clothing. It is therefore recommended that this is taken into consideration when packing. This is an outdoor education trip. Students’ clothing must be appropriate for such. Please do not send your child’s ‘best’ clothes.

Students must bring a kosher/nut-free packed lunch and snack for the bus ride on Tuesday. Please do not send your child with any additional food.

Once at camp, all meals and snacks will be provided; should your child have any special dietary needs it is important that you contact us to go over the menu so that we can best accommodate their needs.