Vancouver Practicum 2016
Annual Classical Conversations Parent Equipping Event
Thank you for registering for the Vancouver practicum!
Welcome!
Below you will find all the details for our quickly approaching practicum. Schedules, checklists, reminders... We hope it will help your preparation for Practicum go more smoothly. PLEASE read the WHOLE thing so you have all the information you need.
We would greatly appreciate your prayers as many people work to get the final details ironed out.
If you have questions - please contact the Practicum Hostess, Angie Forrester at angiebgcc@gmail.com
Registration
Tuesday 8:30 AM
- Follow the Yellow Signs to the Registration Area. Find your correct table.
- Turn in Risk Release Waiver if you are bringing children
- Receive nametags & paperwork (the lanyards will be returned on Thursday)
- There will be teens to help you find your way to the correct Camp locations.
Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 AM
- Check your children directly into their camps when you arrive - go enjoy the morning!
We will be taking an offering to show our appreciation for the use of the church facilities.
Daily Schedule
8:30 a.m. Registration Begins/Bookstore Open/Kids camps open for drop off.
9:00 a.m. General Training Session Begins/Student Camps Begin
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch Hour/Bookstore Open at 12:15
- (**Parents are responsible for their children during this hour**)
1:00-4:00 p.m. Parent Training/Tutor Training/Student Camps
4:00-4:45 p.m. Bookstore Open
What to Bring Checklist
(You can download and print this HERE list if you'd like)
__ Risk-Release Waiver - print, fill out, and bring with you
__ Lunch
__ Blanket to sit outside (and a hat if needed)
PARENT SESSIONS
__ Clipboard, folder or binder
__ Writing paper & pen for taking notes
__ Medieval set of Timeline Cards (if you do not have a set then just share)
__ A snack & drink
__ Donation for the church if you desire
__ Academic Orientation Materials (if a Tutor/Director)
NURSERY
__ Any baby items needed, in a marked bag
__ A bottle/cup with name clearly marked
PLAYCAMP
__ A snack for morning and for afternoon
__ A cup and drink with name clearly marked
GEODRAW CAMP
__ 2 pencils
__ 2 good erasers
__ A ruler or straight edge
__ A Pee-Chee folder to contain their work
__ A snack & drink for morning and afternoon snack
HISTORY CAMP
__ Students will need "PRESCRIPTS® CURSIVE SENTENCES AND ART LESSONS: MEDIEVAL TO MODERN WORLD HISTORY" book. It will be available to purchase on the first day of Practicum from the bookstore. *
__ Pen/Pencil
__ Lined Paper
__ A Pee-Chee folder to contain their work.
__ A snack & drink for morning and afternoon
* You can purchase the book outright on Wednesday morning. You can also pay by check or cash, and the Bookstore Representative will hold your payment, and allow you to pay for the book with the rest of your order later in the week (allowing you to take advantage of bulk purchase discounts.)
Pack a picnic lunch!
There is PLENTY of grassy space in the sun or shade for you to eat with your children. (There are several fast food restaurants and a grocery store nearby)
** Pick up your children from camp immediately when the AM session is over.
** Parents are responsible to supervise their children during lunch.
** Please pick up all trash to leave the facility as nice as we found it.
Would you rather eat at a restaurant? Here is a link to some restaurants nearby.
Are you contracted to attend a Program Academic Orientation?
In order to attend training, you must:
1. Have signed a contract and turned it into your director.
2. Print and sign this document and BRING IT WITH YOU to training. The trainers will collect it from you when you arrive.
You will receive an confirmation email and attached materials in an email from your Trainer by Thursday, June 16. If you do not receive it, please contact Angie Forrester at angiebgcc@gmail.com.