The Sky Is the Limit: Adventure Destination Program
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Jodi MurrayREC1090
April 11, 2012
Student ID#5851357Jocelyn Muir
Table of Contents
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1. Executive Summary 3
2. Rationale
2.1. Purpose 62.2. Target Market 92.3. Agency 112.4. Needs Assessment 132.5. Expected Outcomes 14
3. Program Plan3.1. Goals and Objectives 163.2. Program Description 183.3. Program Schedule/Lesson Plans 203.4. Season Length 373.5. Participant to Staff/Volunteer Ratio 373.6. Facility/Equipment/Supplies 383.7. Program Policies, Procedures and Rules 393.8. Risk Management Plan 443.9. Staffing Requirements and Qualifications 503.10. Program Promotion Methods 523.11. Participation Plan and Monitoring Plan 533.12. Program Budget 553.13. Registration Process 56
4. Evaluation Process 59
5. AppendicesAppendix A 61Appendix B 64Appendix C 72Appendix D 76Appendix E 89Appendix F 95Appendix G 110Appendix H 112Appendix I 114Appendix J 117Appendix K 120
6. References
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Executive SummaryHave you ever sat in History or Geography classes, flipping through the glossy pages of textbooks,
thinking “How boring?” Been there! Done that! “I might as well skip class!” To really learn about
another country, you have to be there. You have to absorb the culture, taste the local cuisine, speak to
natives, and explore the rich, vibrant history, by walking in our ancestor’s footsteps. The students of the
fast forward program do not find the theoretical learning to be interesting or relevant. They are not
thinking about college or university, they are more susceptible to not graduate at all and they may not
have the proper support system in place at home. These students need to be hands on and they need to
see and experience for them to be able to learn about it. They need to be surrounded by people who care
about their success in life and they need to see that no matter what they choose to do in life: The Sky Is
the Limit!
This is exactly why Glenview Park Secondary High school offers a 14 day, fun, meaningful and
educational adventure trip for grade 9 students in the Fast Forward Program. Glenview Park is one of
seven schools that offer the program in the Waterloo Region District School Board. This specialized
program is designed to assist students who have been identified as needing smaller class sizes, assistance
with learning, and perhaps special education assistance. Every year a group of fast forward students
take this trip of a life time to a new country and past years students have shown through feedback by
way of questionnaires and surveys (appendixA) that it is an excellent way to start off their high school
careers! According to MacLean’s Magazine, “A newly released study has found that one in five older
Canadian teenagers were no longer pursuing a formal education in 2008. The 20 per cent rate among
teenagers aged 15 to 19 in Canada was higher than the average of 15 per cent across the 31 countries of
the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development “ Staff at Glenview Park want our
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students to complete grade 9 and be excited to come back for more. We do not want our students to fall
into that 20 percent dropout rate.
This year we have decided to travel to none other than the beautiful country of Scotland (Appendix B);
rich with dynamic geographic areas, outdoor recreational opportunities, lot’s of sightseeing and an
exciting history. This is a fantastic opportunity for youth who may be struggling in a classroom
environment to get out of the classroom and explore a different country and culture. This is a chance for
our fast forward program youth to experience hands on, practical learning by participating in new and
unique experiences, outdoor and recreational activities and observing a different culture. We will be
exploring the famous Scottish highlands to the North, filled with majestic scenery, awesome wild places,
towering mountains, ancient pine forests and broad expanses of dark and shimmering lochs and the
Highlands live up to the picture-postcard images. Staff and students will be able to immerse themselves
in ancient landscapes and a rich history. We will then be off to famous landmarks such as Loch Lomond,
home of the famous Loch Ness Monster, Aberdeen, Dundee, Saint. Andrews, Edinburgh, and Scotland’s
capitol city, Glasgow. From national parks, to castles, golfing and hill walking to shopping centers,
museums and famous sports stadiums, we want the youth to experience things they could never
experience at home or sitting in a class room. We want our youth to realize that nothing is off limits to
them today, and in the future. We believe that travelling abroad with compassionate, qualified and
caring staff will teach them this important life lesson!
We feel that our program will allow grade nine male and female students to develop leadership skills
that they will be able to utilize during their next four years in high school, long after the trip is over.
They will do so by travelling in a small group and having their own each unique and individual moment
to shine. Also, students will be exposed to many arts and cultural activities (hands on and observing) for
example: historical castles, museums and art galleries, as well as taking part in various sports and
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recreational pursuits; hill walking, hiking, golfing, and walking tours. We believe that as a whole, our
program will contribute to the students’ sense of well being and overall personal development. By taking
this trip early on in the school year it will set the student up for a greater chance of success not only in
the class room, but in real life. Our focus on academic education, cultural awareness, skill development,
and personal growth is based on a holistic approach that we believe lays the foundation for a balanced
and healthy lifestyle long after the last day of our trip.
According to Youth at Risk.Org, there are many factors which determine whether a child is at risk and
most of these factors have to do with their environment. In many cases these youth at risk will grow up
to become model citizens in their communities. The Factors that determine this is mostly to do with their
environment and the influence of supportive role models in their life. While our destination program
may not be as extreme as some programs such as wilderness boot camp, neither are the students that
attend our fast forward classes. Our students need extra support, guidance, positive role models, and a
chance to try something out of the ordinary, something that may inspire their current educational career
and success in the classroom.
By taking part In the Sky Is the Limit program, students will be learning new skills, leadership skills,
hands on learning, physical challenges, and working cooperatively with others, all while being
surrounded by positive and supportive school staff. Our program will help the students to focus on areas
of wellness and personal development the most, but it will also focus on cultural diversity and activities
as well as outdoor recreation. Our hope is that the students come away with the sense that in life: the sky
is the limit.
To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries. -- Aldous Huxley
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Rationale
Purpose
The purpose of The Sky Is The Limit: Adventure Destination program, is to take struggling youth out of
a class room environment where they may have troubles succeeding and allowing them to thrive by
hands on learning, real experiences, opportunities to build leadership skills and team building. This will
also allow students to create lasting connections with other students and qualified, compassionate and
caring staff who will be working with these students for the next few years during their high school
career. By taking this trip at the start of the school year, it puts the students on the right path early in the
school year.
The following characteristics need to be considered and have been taken into consideration while
planning for the fast forward trip: they could come from a rough background and negative family life,
they may run with the wrong crowd at school, they may harbor negative attitudes and emotions and have
mental or psychological issues, they most likely lack proper life skills and direction and they find it hard
to trust or bond with people. High Risk Characteristics may include depression, getting into fights, being
unable to cope with problems and aggression. This is why we need to surround the youth with qualified,
caring staff and give them opportunities that could quite possibly change their life and put them on the
path towards the right direction!
Research shows that recreation can help young people at risk. According to Dr. Mark Totten (2004),
“Recreation is a key protective factor which can mitigate risk factors” Recreation programming can be
an early preventative measure while working with at-risk youth. (McWhirter, 211). According to the
National Crime Prevention centre, for the youth of today to thrive in society they need the following:
problem solving and communication skills, social skills, a resilient personality, secure bonds to family,
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parents or guardians who set limits and provide appropriate discipline, access to other caring and
supportive adults, positive friendships, a sense of belonging to their community and the opportunity to
experience success and build up their self esteem. More often than not, the youth of today do not grow
up with this knowledge.
By giving this amazing opportunity to students in the fast forward program and most importantly
students who may have been “flagged” as needing the extra attention and providing them with this
amazing opportunity early in their high-school year it will set them up with the ability to work as a team,
learn leadership skills and become more culturally aware. The students will come away with amazing
personal and social benefits. According to two Canadian studies done between 1995 and 1999 by
McMaster University and The YMCA of Hamilton funded by Health Canada and the Hamilton
Community foundation the following personal and social benefits were found in low income youth
(more at-risk to be troubled) who participated in recreation:
Personal Benefits
An improvement in behavioural disorders
- Because they are learning new things and might find their niche.
Youth feel more positive, less anxious and not alone
- They will be surrounded by positive facilitators and people who want to help them not
hurt them.
A decrease in depression
- They will be surrounded by people they feel safe and secure in talking to and be able to
talk through their problems with trained staff.
Meeting new friends
- They might meet a new crowd who could have positive influence on them at recreation
programs.
Use less medication, less subsidized childcare, less reliance on the food bank and counselling
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Helps physically and academically
Stress management
Positive self image
Positive self esteem
Positive lifestyle choices
Youth seek alternatives to self destructive or destructive behaviour
Social Benefits
Meet new friends/A different crowd
Less anxious feelings
Builds leadership skills
Reduces alienation
Reduces Anti-social behaviour
Builds community and self awareness
According to the youth at risk fact sheet, “recreation pays for itself through reduced social and health
services such as probation, child psychiatry and psychology.” (1995 and 1999). This is what our
program is all about. Nothing motivates us more than to know we have had a hand in teaching the
students how to thrive and experience all that life has to offer!
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Target Market
The Sky Is the Limit trip is for grade 9 male and/or female students typically age 14 to 15 enrolled in the
fast forward program at Glenview Park Secondary School. In most cases, these students have been
identified as needing smaller class sizes, assistance with learning, and perhaps special education
assistance. With already having this stigma of needing special education placed on their shoulders, we
feel that participating in our program will give them the confidence they need to complete their four year
program. Research also shows that youth who may be struggling in the class room may also be
struggling financially. They may not have the best support system in place at home and we are well
aware of the costs included with taking out of country trips, but we feel the positive outcomes will last a
life time and far outweigh the negatives. Our amazing staff at Glenview Park does everything they can
to help cut the student’s financial obligations in half by holding monthly fundraisers such as bake sales,
car washes, toonie Tuesdays, and dances. Fundraising takes place the prior year to the trip and runs from
September to June. (AppendixC)
Some special considerations to take into account is the fact that these are every day teenagers who have
to go through the turmoil of changing hormones, mood swings, attitude changes, and a defiant attitude
towards adults. We aim to have patience with our students and treat them the way they deserve to be
treated: with respect and kindness. At the end of the day the students will know that every day is a new
day with staff. Every day is a new opportunity to turn a new leaf. Our aim is to be positive role models
for the students and to create a strong relationship with each of them while away on the trip.
The students also have partial say to what activities they will be doing while on the trip. Over the
summer, students are sent an activity list, outlining possible activity opportunities available and they will
then have the chance to tick off the activities that interest them the most. (Appendix A) According to
research it is important for the students to have input into their own planning and activities as they will
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enjoy participating in them more. We are also aware of the risks associated with taking male and female
youth together on over-night trips, however we feel that our mix of male and female staff are well suited
to chaperone every step of the way. Parents and students can rest assured that males and females will be
split up into separate sleeping and washing areas and will be 100 percent supervised on all activities and
outings. Staff will also ensure that the students are getting proper nutrition in daily as well as a healthy
amount of sleep in order to carry out the day’s events feeling refreshed and renewed!
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Agency
The Sky is the Limit Adventure trip has been offered by Glenview Park Secondary School for the past
five years. Glenview Park High school falls under the public sector as education in Canada, for the most
part, is provided publicly, funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and local governments. As
published in our annual newsletter: Glenview Park Secondary School is a true community school that is
the heart of the Cambridge community which it serves. It is located adjacent to Churchill Park and
Duncan McIntosh Arena, which provide additional green space and athletic facility access for the
students. Glenview Park S.S. is a fully composite facility offering challenging learning opportunities for
students of all abilities and interests. Students can choose the Academic; Applied, University, College,
or Fast Forward courses that are offered at all grade levels. A full co-operative education program,
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), and Life Skills Program add to the rich educational
fabric at Glenview Park. There are approximately 1000 students enrolled at Glenview Park S.S. which
allows the school to offer a wide variety of courses and extra-curricular opportunities for students.
Per Ardua Scientia is our Latin motto that translates to “Through Toil, Knowledge.” This motto very
clearly sums up the character of the students we have attending Glenview Park. Students commit to the
school, to their academic pursuits, to the greater community and to each other, and by doing so they
learn and grow to being contributing members of our society. We are very proud of the staff at Glenview
Park S.S. Our dedicated teachers create unique and challenging learning experiences for the students.
Supported by custodians, educational assistants, kitchen staff, office staff, supervision monitors, and
administration take great pride in providing the best educational opportunities for the students of our
school. We work together as a team to provide a welcoming and caring school environment.
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We are grateful to our volunteers who help our staff by providing assistance whenever and wherever
necessary. We also greatly appreciate our School Council, who help provide direction to our staff to
ensure that our students develop their own individual.
Address: 55 McKay Street, Cambridge ON, N1R 4G6
Phone Number: 519-621-9510
Hours of Operation: School hours – 8:25 am to 2:40 pm Office hours – 7:30 am-4:00pm
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Needs Assessment
GPSS has been offering the Sky is the Limit Trip for the past five years. It has grown to be an integral
asset to the Glenview Park community. Staff at Glenview Park feel that the program is of much interest
to most of our grade nine students and families and is a sought out, desirable program that is replicated
at many schools throughout the Waterloo Region.
We realize that parents of new grade 9 students as well as the students themselves may have lots of
questions and comments about various aspects of the trip and the Fast Forward Program itself. For this
reason, we send out surveys, comment, question, and concern sheets to all households with fast forward
program students, so that we can collect important information and data regarding our new students and
families. (AppedixA) We like to hear from our students and families before they get here. The surveys
provide us with their expectations of the programs, things they would like to see happen, any questions
or worries they may have and more! We have consistently turned to these surveys because they give us
the opportunity to improve and expand our programs. The surveys provide us with the knowledge we
need to create a positive learning environment for our students. We aim to make our students and
parents satisfied and happy! The survey and comment sheets tell us time and time again that there is a
high level of satisfaction with the Sky is the Limit trip thus it is an important aspect of the Fast Forward
program that we continue to offer to our grade nine students. After filling out the survey and comment
sheets, parents or students can either mail them to our office or drop them off in person during our office
hours.
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Expected Outcomes
Overall to ensure successful programming and surpass the barriers that face our youth, according
to CPRA it is important to adopt a holistic approach to programming (meeting the needs of parents and
youth), strong communications with all involved, co-operation within the community, flexibility in
programming, commitment for the long term, innovation in programming, ownership by the youth, an
approach of positivity (when tackling self-esteem and self-efficacy issues) and sufficient resources to be
able to put ideas to action (1997). As a result of adopting this holistic approach in the sky is the limit
program we feel that the following will be the expected outcomes:
As a result of attending the Sky is the Limit adventure travel trip, the students will have:
Experienced and observed a new culture
- Students will gain an understanding of the world around them. They will be observing a
new country and interacting with locals. They will have a chance to hear a new accent
and sample the country`s cuisine.
Participated in several physical activity and recreational leadership activities
- Students will have the chance to lead the group and participate in hill walking, golfing,
fishing, walking trails, and camping.
Participated and gained understanding of wide array of leisure pursuits
- Museums, art galleries, the zoo, tartans, and SPL games
Opportunity to grow individually and have their moments to shine
- Individual sports like golf, hill walking, fishing
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- One on one time with our staff
Connected with others in fast forward program
- Developed meaningful relationships and bonds with others in fast forward program,
friends that will last for the next four years of their high school careers
Strong, positive and trusting relationships with Fast Forward Program Staff
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Program Plan
Goals and Objectives
Goals
To provide fast forward program learners with education, outside of a class room environment
that is practical, hands on, and by participating will allow them to thrive in the future.
To promote health and wellness through physical activity and outdoor recreational opportunities
To create healthy relationships between students to one another and with program staff
To have fun in a friendly, safe, and inclusive environment
For the participants to come away with the feeling that ``anything is possible``
Promote leadership, self confidence, and the importance of team work
Promote the importance of a high school education `- stay in school
Objectives
Provide participants with a subsidized, supervised opportunity to continue their education while
travelling abroad.
Provide students with the opportunity to participate in a variety of physical recreation activities
Provide students with the opportunity to participate in a new culture and become more culturally
aware in the process by offering a wide array of local activities.
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Meet the needs of the fast forward program students who come from diverse backgrounds and all
different levels of learning, skills, and abilities by providing one to one mentorship and attention
from staff.
Maintain a fun, positive, and inclusive environment along with opportunities for the students to
socialize and create meaningful relationships
Provide students with confidence, real skills and knowledge by participating in exciting and
educational activities that they will be able to utilize throughout the rest of their high school
careers
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Program Description
What is The Sky is the Limit adventure travel trip
The Sky is the Limit Adventure Travel trip is an optional 14 day practical, educational and FUN trip for
the grade nine students in the fast forward program at GPSS. Students who choose to participate will be
travelling to Scotland from September 23-October7. Students will have the opportunity to participate in
many activities such as; sightseeing, cultural events, hill walking, golf lessons, trails, camping, art
galleries, shopping, local events, arts and crafts, and live football games! For the past six years the sky is
the limit adventure travel trip has been the event of the year for most of our grade nine fast forward
program students.
The main goals of the program include; providing fast forward program students a practical, hands on
way of learning rather than sitting inside of a classroom or reading an old text book. We do not want our
students to become a part of the 20 percent 15-19 dropout rate that has plagued Canada to date! We want
our students to get on the right path early on in their high school career, create strong relationships with
their peers and staff, and develop self confidence, and positive attitudes towards life and education! For
the duration of the trip we provide the students with a safe, friendly, inclusive and supportive
environment as they develop the skills they will need to be a well rounded student in the fast forward
program! They will also spend time every night journaling/documenting their trip!
Students will witness first hand and experience the Scottish culture, participate in various physical
activity and recreational activities, connect with new friends, have opportunities to work on leadership
skills, and create strong bonds with our program staff! Our trip staff’s main goal is to provide the trip of
a life time for the students – a trip that they will be able to reflect on for years to come!
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Students and staff will be exploring the famous Scottish highlands to the North, filled with majestic
scenery, awesome wild places, towering mountains, ancient pine forests and broad expanses of dark and
shimmering lochs and the Highlands live up to the picture-postcard images. Staff and students will be able
to immerse themselves in ancient landscapes and a rich history. We will then be off to famous
landmarks such as Loch Lomond, home of the famous Loch Ness Monster, Aberdeen, Dundee,
St.Andrews, Edinburgh, and Scotland’s capitol city, Glasgow. From national parks, to castles, golfing
and hill walking to shopping centers, museums and famous sports stadiums, we want the youth to
experience things they could never experience at home or sitting in a class room. We want our youth to
realize that nothing is off limits to them today, and in the future. We believe that travelling abroad with
compassionate, qualified and caring staff will teach them this important life lesson! By the end of the
trip, students will hopefully realize – no matter what – The sky is the limit!
Students and staff will be staying in various degrees of accommodations for the duration of the trip.
Accommodations include: The Loch Ness Inn, Cairngorms National Park – Campground, The Best
Western, Edinburgh Youth Hostels and Glasgow Youth Hostels.
Staff has hired a rental shuttle to drive to each major location as our staff feels comfortable driving
overseas and have experience in doing so. Holders of overseas driving licenses are permitted to drive
motor vehicles for up to 12 months in the UK. We feel that this is an affordable and safe way to see all
areas of Scotland. Students and Staff will be riding with Airway Transit shuttle services which will
collect the students from Glenview Park Campus and drop them off at the airport. They will also do this
for their return trip back to Glenview after the trip is over. Students and staff will be flying with Thomas
Cook Airlines round trip. We found Thomas Cook to be the most affordable option out of all airlines
travelling to Scotland. For more information on accommodations, please refer to Appendix B.
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Itineraries, Program Schedules and Activities
Please refer to appendix D for all detailed daily travel and tour itineraries. Below is a day to day short
summary of what we will be doing including 7 detailed program/tour plans.
September 23:
Depart from Glenview Park/Pearson International Airport
September 24:
- Arrive at Glasgow International Airport
- Travel by shuttle to Inverness-shire – stay over night
September 25:
- Day trip tour: Fort William, Harry Potter Viaduct and Mallaig Tour
September 26:
- Specialist Loch Ness Tour 8 hours
- Stay overnight
September 27:
- Leave for cairngorms national park- High ropes course- Hill walking- Fishing- Campfire- Stay overnight in tents
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September 28:
- Leave Cairngorms - Travel to Aberdeen by shuttle- Souvenir Shops- Gokarting- Gordon’s Highlander Museum- Traditional chip shop dinner- Depart for St. Andrews- Arrive at Best Western in Saint Andrews
September 29:
- Golf lessons- Driving Range- Club house- MUSA- Depart Saint Andrews- Arrive in Edinburgh
September 30:
- Traditional Scottish fry up breakfast- Edinburgh Zoo
Oct 1:
- Pottery- Clan lessons and Souvenir Shop- Edinburgh Castle- Depart Edinburgh- Arrive at Glasgow Youth Hostels
Oct 2:
- Scottish Football Museum- Ibrox Stadium Tour/Special lunch- Glasgow Rangers Vs Glasgow Celtic SPL game- Autograph signing with the players
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Oct 3:
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens- Glasgow Cathedral- Glasgow City Tour Walk- Special dinner: curry house- Scottish ballet or Theatre
October 4:
- Hop on and hop off double decker bus tour- Shopping- Under 16 night club (chaperoned)
October 5:
- Scotch egg breakfast- Tenement house visit- Cooking class- National Piping Center visit- Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens- Cinema
October 6:
- Depart from Glasgow International Airport
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Program/Tour Plans
Included here are seven program plans for various tours and activities we will be taking part in on the trip. For more detailed itinerary please refer to appendix D.
Activity and Tour Plans
Date: September 24th
Time: 8 hour tour
Tour name: Fort William, Harry Potter Viaduct and Mallaig Tour
Target Group: Grade 9 students
Program Goal: Introduction to the Scottish land and culture
Performance Objectives: Upon completion of tour students will have travelled the length of the Great Glen (giant valley which splits Scotland in two), been introduced to important historical Scottish history facts from 1746, visited important historical Scottish monuments, and visit castles from the popular movie series: Harry Potter. These same castles also serve an important purpose in Scottish History.
Equipment and Supplies: Spending money for lunch, filled water bottles, backpacks with extra sweaters in case you get cold, comfortable walking or running shoes, extra snacks and camera!
Rules and Safety: Stay with group, staff, tour guides at all times. Let someone know if you have to use the facilities. Follow tour guides rules which they will go over at beginning of the tour!
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Program/Workshop Outcomes: Understanding and awareness of Scottish history, castles, monuments and the land. A sense of excitement to visit a scene from Harry Potter. Awareness for where they have travelled to and what it may have been like for our ancestors to live on these untouched pieces of land.
Lesson Schedule –
Specific Activity Supplies/Equipment Required
Participant Response
9:00-10:00Travel, observe different areas of Scottish land, sights of the castles
Camera, journal Listening, observing, picture taking, journal work.
10:00-10:30Quick stop for photos at Urquhart Castle
Camera Taking pictures of scenes around them
10:30-12:30Pass through Fort Augustus, Loch Oich,,Caledonian Canal, Loch Lochy
Camera Listening and observing
12:30-1:00Commando War
MemorialCamera Listening and observing
1:00-2:00 Lunch and washroom break
Spending money Listening and observing
2:30-3:00Inverlochy Castle Camera Observing
3:30 Harry Potter viaduct CameraObserving
Please refer to support material in Appendix E
Activity and Tour Plans
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Date: September 25th
Time: All day tour – 9:30-5:30
Tour name: Specialist Loch Ness tour
Target Group: Grade 9 students
Program Goal: Achieve Basic understanding of the Loch Ness Phenomena; hear different view points from world’s top commentator on Loch Ness! To observe and reflect on the Loch and its surroundings. Introduce students to the natural land of Scotland.
Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson participants will have learned about the Loch Ness Phenomena, have a basic understanding of various viewpoints surrounding the Loch Ness phenomena, participated in outdoor nature and hill walking.
Equipment and Supplies: Comfortable shoes and appropriate attire for walking and being outdoors.
Rules and Safety: Stay with the group and tour guide at all times – do not wander off alone. Do not go anywhere you are not supposed to. Stay on dry land. Don’t litter or try to feed or touch the wild animals. Be respectful of tour guide and ask questions only when he is done talking. Follow tour guides rules and the lesson as best you can.
Program/Workshop Outcomes: Appreciation for natural land and nature, understanding of cultural phenomena’s, physical fitness through hill walking and trails.
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Time Specific Activity Supplies/Equipment Required
Participant Response
9:30-10:30
River Ness – shortest river in EuropeIntroduction to natural history of area, history of 1930’s sighting of *creature*
Camera, journal, walking shoes
Listening, observing, following tour guide
10:30-11:30Dochgarroch – lochs, Loch Passing – most famous historical sighting for *Ness* (DVD clip also shown)
Camera, journal Listening, observing, following tour guide
11:30-12:30The harbor - biggest ever expedition on Loch Ness in 1987 - Operation Deepscan
Camera, journal Listening, observing, following tour guide
1:00-2:00Drumnadrochit – Visit to the Loch Ness Centre
Camera!!! Listening, observing, following tour guide, taking pictures
2:00-2:30 Lunch and Washroom Spending money
2:30-3:00Fort Augustus (Learn about more claims of *Ness*
Camera, journalListening, observing, following tour guide
3:15
3:25-5:30
Suidhe viewpoint - Stop for photosStop at Boleskine House, Dores Inn for tea and buns and a chance to purchase the Ness Book
Camera and extra spending money
Listening, observing, following tour guideTime for questions and answers
“Once your trip is complete you will be fully aware of the true story of Loch Ness and much better
informed than most of the so-called monster experts around the world.”
Please refer to support material in Appendix E
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Activity and Tour Plans
Date: September 26th
Time: 10:00-5:00
Program and Activity: High Ropes and Fishing
Target Group: Grade 9 students
Program Goal: Confidence, strength and ability, sense of personal achievement, sense of leisure
Performance Objectives: Upon completion of these activities the participants will have either participated or observed/supported their peers in completing a high ropes course and learned how to fish (basics, tackle, lure, and casting).
Equipment and Supplies: Supplies and equipment supplied by Cairngorms National Park and include fishing rods and reels, lures and bait.
Rules and Safety: All students have signed a waver prior to trip for being able to participate in high ropes course. Skilled, qualified instructors will go over rules and safety. Fishing: do not keep fish, must return if caught.
Program Outcomes: Self confidence, self esteem, positive attitude, new skills and abilities, physical activity and strength, being exposed to what the outdoors can offer you
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Time Specific Activity Supplies/Equipment Required
Participant Response
10:00-10:30Rules/Introduction of High
RopesSafety gear supplied by Cairngorms National Park
Listening, observing, questions and answers
10:30-12:00High Ropes Course
Participating, Observing, Supporting peers
Safety gear supplied by Cairngorms National Park
Listening, observing, supporting peers
12:00-1:00Lunch
1:00-2:30Hill walking Comfortable clothing and
walking shoesObserving, participating in leisure
2:30-4:30Fishing: How to attach bait, how to cast and the patience
of fishing!
All supplies supplied by Cairngorms national Park
Listening, observing, participating
4:30-5:00 Pack up
Please refer to support material in Appendix E
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Activity and Tour Plans
Date: September 27th
Time: 1:30-4:30
Program and Activity: Kartstart Aberdeen (Go-Karting)
Target Group: Grade 9 Students
Program Goal: Have fun! Support one another!
Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson participants will have had the opportunity to have fun in a dynamic recreational setting with peers and staff. Students will learn how to cheer others on and be a support system while they wait their turn!
Equipment and Supplies: All equipment (go karts, helmets) supplied by Kartstart Aberdeen
Rules and Safety: Stay with group, wait your turn, don’t cut other drivers off or bump into them intentionally, wear your seat belt and helmet at all times.
Program Outcomes: To have fun, positivity, inclusive, supportive and encouraging to one another. Everyone will have their own time to shine and applaud when others have their moment.
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Time Specific Activity Supplies/Equipment Required
Participant Response
1:30-1:45
Rules and Safety, introduction from gokart staff.
All safety gear supplied by Kartstart Aberdeen
Listening, observing, chance for questions and answers
1:45-2:45Girls gokart first, boys observers and encouragers
All safety gear supplied by Kartstart Aberdeen
Observing, supporting, participating
2:45-3:45 Guys Gokart, girls observers and encouragers
All safety gear supplied by Kartstart Aberdeen
Observing, supporting, participating
3:45-4:00 A chance for staff and students to go togetherOne lap!
All safety gear supplied by Kartstart Aberdeen
Observing, supporting, participating
4:00-4:30Break, washroom, snack
Please refer to support material in Appendix E
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Activity and Tour Plans
Date: September 28th
Time: 10:00-2:00
Activity: Golf 9 holes and driving range with lessons
Target Group: Grade 9 students
Program Goal: To learn the basics of golf and proper technique, physical fitness, individual recreation
Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson the participants will know the proper techniques used in golf and have spent some time playing golf and taking practice shots at the driving range.
Equipment and Supplies: Clubs and balls supplied by Golf Course. Students will bring water bottles and appropriate footwear and attire.
Rules and Safety: Stay with the group, abide by the golf course’s rules which will be briefed before we start. No horseplay with the clubs or balls.
Program/Workshop Outcomes: Learn new skills, new knowledge of game of golf, self confidence, hand eye coordination.
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Time Specific Activity Supplies/Equipment Required
Participant Response
10:00-10:30Rules for golf course and
driving rangeComfortable shoesAll supplies (balls, clubs etc supplied by golf course)
Listening, observing, questions and answers
10:30-11:30 Driving Range Comfortable shoesAll supplies (balls, clubs etc supplied by golf course)
Participating, practicing, supporting, encouraging
11:30-1:00 9 holes golf course Comfortable shoes
All supplies (balls, clubs etc supplied by golf course)
Participating, practicing, supporting, encouraging
1:00-2:00Lunch Spending money
Please refer to support material in Appendix E
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Activity and Tour Plans
Date: Oct 3
Time: 10:30-5:30
Activities: Scottish Football Museum tour and Scottish Premier League Football Game
Target Group: Grade 9 students
Program Goal: Have fun, learn about biggest sport of Scotland, take in professional football match, observe recreation, history of the game
Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson the participants will have learned about the history of Scottish football and observed a professional football match.
Equipment and Supplies: Spending money and cameras
Rules and Safety: Stay with the group, do not wear football colors/shirts. It is not the safest or best choice in Glasgow to identify yourself with a specific team because the rivalries between fans are intense.
Program/Workshop Outcomes: Appreciation for a new sport they might not have known much about before. Sense of excitement getting to watch a professional game, observing recreation
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Time Specific Activity Supplies/Equipment Required
Participant Response
10:30-12:30Scottish football Museum tour
Camera and journal Observing, listening questions and answers.
12:30-2:30Break and special lunch at Ibrox
Spending money and camera Participating
2:30-5:30 Glasgow Rangers vs. Glasgow Celtic match
Camera and spending money
Observing, listening, having fun!
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Activity and Tour Plans
Date: October 4th
Time: 10:15am-11:00pm
Program and Activity: Botanic Gardens, Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow city walk tour, special cultural dinner and visit to the Scottish Ballet
Target Group: Grade 9 students
Program Goal: To experience Scottish culture via nature, historical sites, walking and observing the city, eating popular food of Glasgow and being exposed to arts and culture of the night life.
Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson/workshop the participants will have learned about plants and gardens specific to Scotland, visited important Scottish historical sites and observe artifacts, been exposed to everyday life on the streets of Glasgow, sampled Glaswegian cuisine and observed some of Scotland’s finest arts and culture.
Equipment and Supplies: Any extra spending money, comfortable walking shoes, camera, notebook or journal, layers, sunscreen, water bottle, extra snacks.
Rules and Safety: Stay with the group, do not wander off. Let someone know if you have to use facilities or if you want to stop somewhere. Do not litter if you have snacks. Keep money in a safe spot, somewhere where you will not lose it. Do not where Scottish football tops as in certain parts of town it can be dangerous to identify yourself as a fan of a certain team club. Do not talk to strangers. Be respectful of the environment and people around you.
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Program/Workshop Outcomes: Participants will gain a better sense of what it is like to live in Glasgow. They will gain an appreciation for the culture and fine arts in Glasgow as well as be adventurous in trying new things such as new cuisine and the ballet.
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Time Specific Activity Supplies/Equipment Required
Participant Response
10:15-12:00
Botanic Gardens Camera, journal, comfortable walking shoes
Listening, observing, following tour guide, possible questions and answers, taking pictures
12:00-2:00 Glasgow CathedralCamera, journal, comfortable walking shoes
Listening, observing, following tour guide, possible questions and answers, taking pictures
2:00-2:30Lunch Spending money
2:30-5:30Glasgow City walking
tourCamera, journal, comfortable walking shoes
Listening, observing, following tour guide, possible questions and answers, taking pictures
5:30-6:30 Mr. Singhs Curry House Spending money
7-10+Scottish Ballet Listening, observing
Season/Length of Program
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Length
The Sky is the Limit trip comes to a total of 14 days with 2 being spent mostly traveling giving the
students 11 action packed days full of exciting adventures! We feel that 14 days is the perfect amount of
time for the students to really appreciate the beauty and differences of a new country. The Sky is the
Limit trip is an annual trip. It happens every September/October.
Duration and Times
Please refer to the itinerary in appendix E for complete list of detailed schedule times! Students will
generally be up and supervised from 7am to 9pm. Their days will be action packed, but they will also
have down time to journal and reflect on the events of that day.
Participant to staff Ratio
There is 4 school staff to 10 students. Staff will be split two male and two female as our group is
split 5 male students and 5 female students this means that there are two staff to five students. It is very
important to have both genders of staff on our trip as our students are at an awkward age and they may
not feel comfortable with staff of the opposite sex. When dealing with gender bias it is important that
school administration and principles whom are in charge of hiring staff, hire male and female instructors
and instructors of all backgrounds/cultures and beliefs. This is important so that the youth feel safe and
comfortable with their instructors – this is important so that they can form a trusting bond with one
another there should be a zero tolerance policy against bullying and discrimination put into place so that
it is a safe environment for youth to thrive.
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Staff is not paid to go on this trip but is passionate about the program and volunteers their time willingly
to make sure it happens each year. Job descriptions for staff can be found in Appendix:
Facility Equipment and Supplies
For the most part, we are relying on the various tours/activities we have booked and planned to
participate in to be fully equipped with all of the proper equipment and supplies to ensure that we are
able to participate in the activities and remain safe. This is what we are paying them to do! Each
activity/tour/program has been fully researched by program staff to ensure that they have what is
necessary in order for us to participate. Each tour that we will be doing have clean facilities on site for
our use. We will always be close to clean facilities for the students to use.
Each staff member will be responsible to carry a mini first aid kit in their backpack when on all outings
as well as registration forms and incident forms so that should anything happen the proper procedure can
be followed through. Students should be prepared with any snacks, water, sunscreen, extra money as
they wish to use it on our outings.
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Policies and Procedures
Glenview Park Secondary High school has adopted the following policies and procedures to comply
with provincial, federal, and international regulations applicable to overseas travel; assist members of
the Glenview Park community traveling overseas on sanctioned activities; and to minimize potential
complications related to the international travel and experience. These policies and procedures apply to
all persons who travel overseas under the care of Glenview Park Secondary School and staff. All forms
and necessary travel documents can be found in appendix F.
1. International Travel Policy and procedures
Staff responsibilities
- Faculty or staff members who take students abroad must have the prior written approval of their Department chair school administration and principle.
- Faculty or staff members who take students abroad as part of their education or who supervise students while abroad, must also obtain prior written approval from the appropriate school administration or principle.
- Faculty or staff members who take students abroad under Glenview Park Secondary School shall insure that each student under their supervision provides the forms and documentation listed below in a timely fashion. Failure to submit the proper documentation might mean removal from the trip
- Glenview Park staff is strongly encouraged to obtain appropriate health insurance coverage and updated vaccinations, and to complete emergency consent and itinerary forms. At a minimum, faculty and staff are strongly advised to complete and submit the Itinerary Information form available on the Waterloo Region website.
Student responsibilities
All students traveling abroad under Glenview Park Staff supervision shall complete and provide to school administration prior to two weeks before departure, the following forms and documentation:
- Insurance Coverage: All students traveling abroad must be covered by a health insurance policy for the duration of the 14 day trip. The policy shall include coverage of illnesses and accidents, with no declination for pre-existing medical problems and medical evacuation and repatriation.
- Student Health Information. This confidential form requires disclosure of health and/or disability information; grants permission Glenview Park Secondary High school to
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contact specified person(s) in the event of illness or emergency, and authorizes the provision of medical treatment overseas under emergency conditions.
- A Physician's Statement: which details any existing medical, physical, or emotional conditions that may require treatment during the period of overseas travel.
- A Consent to Release Information form: which authorizes Glenview Park Secondary School’s right to contact student’s family members to discuss personal matters, including financial and medical issues, in the event of illness or emergency.
- An Agreement and Release: which includes a waiver of liability and statement of student responsibilities while abroad.
- An Itinerary Form: indicating the dates and each location of travel abroad. This shall also be completed by each faculty and staff member accompanying students on overseas travel.
Students under the age of 18 years shall provide each document referenced above signed and dated by a parent or guardian. Failure to supply the information required in a timely fashion shall affect student eligibility to participate in Glenview Park Secondary High school’s Fast Forward program trip.
Registration Policies and Procedures
All participants must fill out all proper documentation and pay by the due date to be considered for the trip.
- Participants must confirm registration with down payment by August 20th to confirm spot on trip
- All registration packages will be sent out too every student in the fast forward program before July
- Families will have ample time to look package over and ensure that they have proper time to come up with
the down payment money and send it in
- If payment is made late staff cannot accept responsibilities or liability for securing your spot on the
confirmed list.
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2. No student left behind Policy and procedure
All students in the fast forward program will have the opportunity to opt in to attending the Sky is the Limit
trip regardless of knowledge, skills, abilities, disability, previous or present school standing. The Sky is the
Limit program is an inclusive trip, open to all fast forward students.
- All students registered to be in grade 9 for fall 2012 will receive a sky is the limit package at the beginning
of summer.
- If students wish to take part, parents will fill out the registration form and make sure it gets to the school
office by August 20st.
- Confirmation letters will be mailed out by August 25st.
3. Fee Assistance Policy and procedures
Parents and students will be responsible to cover half of the total cost of the trip. Half of
the cost will be subsidized through school fundraisers, donations and sponsorships.
- School staff will ensure that weekly and monthly fundraisers take place for the duration of the following
year prior to the Sky Is the Limit 2012 trip.
- All money raised or donated will go to subsidizing half of each student’s trip.
- Families will have to fill out a fee assistance compliance form to ensure they understand and accept the
responsibility of costs involved in the Sky Is the Limit Trip.
4. International Documentation policies and procedures
All staff and students must have proper identification to leave Canada and enter Scotland.- Apply for pass port
- Pass port picture taken
- If staff or students do not have proper identification they will be unable to attend the trip
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5. Staff Qualification Policy
All staff are volunteers (not paid) and selected from the fast forward program staff. The
staff are all screened, highly qualified and trained, passionate about the Sky is the Limit
trip and all have a common goal of providing an unforgettable experience for the fast
forward students. On top of this, a common goal of all staff is to ensure proper
supervision and safety of all students.
- All trip staff will have current police checks done prior to being hired for the program
- All trip staff will be interviewed prior to being hired for the trip.
- All trip staff will receive an honorarium after completing the 2012 trip.
- All trip staff will be evaluated through a questionnaire by students attending the trip, after the trip.
6. Zero Tolerance Policy
Staff and students agree to follow the Glenview Park rules found on pg which includes a
zero tolerance to any acts of crime, and/or violence.
- Program rules form will be sent out to all participants
- Each participant and parent of the participant must sign the form which states that they will abide by our
rules and regulations.
- Should zero tolerance policy be broken, proper incident forms will be documented and signed by all parties
and follow through when back to school.
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Program Rules
At Glenview Park Secondary School our rules serve as a purpose to provide an inclusive and welcoming
environment for all as well as to protect the rights and safety of our staff and students. Rules for the Sky
is the Limit Trip is not an exception to what we believe. While abroad it is our duty to ensure these rules
are consistently followed in order to uphold Glenview Park’s reputation as well as Canada’s reputation!
We believe our students to be great ambassadors for Glenview Park and Canada.
The following are the rules for the Sky is the Limit trip students and staff:
1. Respect, Civility and Responsible Citizenship
- Have respect for yourself, each other, staff, and surrounding environment
- Respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and Scottish laws while away
- Treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, especially when there is
disagreement
- Respect and treat others fairly, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic
origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
2. Zero tolerance for violence or bad language
- Violence will not be tolerated
- Bad language will not be tolerated
- Should acts of violence occur incident forms (appendix) will be filled out and signed by
parents on return of trip.
3. Appropriate Attire
- Dress in a manner that is appropriate to school outings with regard to exposure,
cleanliness, and/or message
4. Staff must:
- Treat students with respect and dignity and be responsible, positive role model for students
Should rules be consistently broken (more than 3 times in a row) unless an act of violence (happens once) incident
reports(appendixF) will be filled out by staff, signed by student, staff, and parents and put into student’s file. Further
appropriate action will be taken when back on School grounds (meetings with counselor, detentions, suspensions or
expulsion) depending on the incident.
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Risk Management Plan
Type of Activity:
Program staff will be well versed, educated, prepared and aware of all activities, tours, and programs prior to the 2012 trip ;
All activities, programs, tours, and outings have to be approved by school administration and principles;
All activities, tours, programs, outings will follow Glenview Park’s rules and regulations, most importantly follow the zero tolerance policy to acts of violence or crime;
Ensure that each activity, outing, tour, program; has been surveyed prior to start times and 100 percent supervised by program staff at all times.
Age of Participant:
Staff will be aware of the sensitive, ever changing environment of a grade 9 student, if accommodations to activities are needed, staff should be flexible;
Ability to Participate:
The needs, interests, and desires/wants of the participants must be assessed before creating activities for the program. This has been done with a questionnaire (appendixA) prior to the start date;
Level of training/experience:
All staff are employed with the Fast Forward Program at Glenview Park and are essentially volunteers for the trip. All staff must have completed the program specific orientation and training ensuring that they have the appropriate level of training for the activities they facilitate; and to ensure they have the appropriate knowledge to be able to supervise a group of ten students for the duration of the trip; those who fail to do so will not be able to volunteer with the Sky is the Limit trip.
Emergency plan:
All staff will have participant registration forms on them at all time in case of an emergency; All staff, employees, and students must be aware of the location of the exits and safe
evacuation point of each accommodation they will be staying at; All staff are responsible to hold a mini first aid course filled with the appropriate essentials at
all times for the duration of the trip;
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Physical Preparation:
Students will be reminded and responsible to bring extra water and snacks for each all day tour outing.
Staff is responsible for ensuring proper nutrition (making sure students eat 3 balanced meals per day) and a quality amount of sleep so that students function to the best of their abilities during day to day activities.
First Aid:
All staff must be fully certified in first aid prior to start of the trip; Prior to attending the program all students must complete the participant medical profile; All staff will be knowledgeable of appropriate emergency service numbers while abroad and
will be kept in registration binders; After an injury or incident, an incident report must be completed and signed by all parties
involved; (Located in the appendix)
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Risk Management Checklist
Facility/Accommodations/Hotel
______ Are the lights in working order throughout the accommodation/hotel?
______ Are the accommodations clean (e.g. bed sheets, bathroom, environment)?
______ Do you have access to clean drinking water?
______ Are obstacles clear from the playing area (e.g. unused equipment, tables, chairs,
benches)?
______ Do you have a clear view of all areas where students might be?
______ Is the area secure from unauthorized visitors?
______ Does the structure have any inherent hazards (e.g. exposed bolts, splinters, rough
surfaces, holes)?
______ Where is this facility/structure in relation to potential danger zones (e.g. roads, water,
lightening)?
______ Are the facilities appropriate for the weather conditions?
______ Is the facility clean?
______ Is the structure in good working order?
_______ Where is the nearest emergency telephone?
______ Is there indoor access in case of inclement weather (while we are camping) (e.g. extreme
temperatures, precipitation, mosquitoes)?
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Campground
______ Is the ground surface smooth and free from holds and divots?
______ Is the ground clear of debris (e.g. paper, trash, broken glass, dirt)?
______ Is the ground clear of water?
______ Is the ground surface slippery?
______ Is the ground the appropriate surface for this activity?
______ If playing at dusk or dark, is the area well lit?
______ Do you have a clear view of all playing areas?
______ Is the area secure from unauthorized visitors?
______ Where are these grounds in relation to potential danger zones (e.g. roads, water, power
lines)?
______ Where is the nearest emergency telephone?
Equipment (fishing, high ropes etc.)
______ Is the equipment in good working condition?
_______ Is the equipment being used as it was intended?
______ Is the equipment appropriate for this activity and age group?
______ Does this equipment have inherent hazards (i.e. earth ball, scuba gear)?
______ Is it possible that this equipment will break or stop functioning in the middle of an
activity?
______ What are the possible misusages of this equipment?
_______ Is it appropriate for participants to play on or with this equipment unsupervised?
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_______ Is a first-aid kit available?
______ Is drinking water available?
Activities, tours, outings, programs:
______ Is the activity developmentally appropriate?
______ Does the activity require general or specific supervision?
______ Do you have the appropriate numbers of staff needed for this activity?
______ Has the activity been presented or taught in sequential order?
______ Is the activity educational and fun?
______ Is there potential for participant-induced hazards (e.g. fights, horseplay)?
______ Is this activity being conducted on or in suitable facilities or grounds?
______ Is safety emphasized in giving the activity instructions?
______ Is drinking water or access to drinking water provided?
______ Have potential activity-associated risks been identified?
Staff
______ Is the staff mature, responsible, respectful, and professional?
______ Does the staff know and understand emergency procedures?
______ Is the staff certified or properly trained to conduct this activity?
______ Does the staff have good judgment (i.e. “Know what they know and don’t know”)?
______ Do staff members always put the safety of participants first?
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______ Do staff err on the side of safety?
______ Do the staff provide proper supervision to all activities and/or participants?
______ Are the staff attentive to the program and participants?
______ Have the staff played “What if?”
______ Do staff members have access to medical forms?
Participants
______ Do the participants have a sense of self-care?
______ Why are the participants in attendance?
______ Do participants understand the importance of safety?
______ What is the group atmosphere like (e.g. respectful, careless, wild, calm)?
______ What are the group norms with regard to treatment of group members?
______ Do you have participants who abdicate self-responsibility? Consider themselves
immortal? Are seemingly disembodied?
______ Do participants have previous injuries or medical conditions that warrant consideration
(e.g. epilepsy, allergic reaction to bee stings, bad knees)?
______ Does each participant have on file a medical information sheet, release for treatment
form, and release for participation form?
______ Are participants properly attired for the activity and weather conditions?
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Staffing Requirements and Qualifications
The Sky is the Limit program staff are typically paid employees and staff members of the Fast Forward
Program at Glenview Park Secondary School. Most who choose to apply and volunteer have been on
previous Sky is the Limit Trips and thus have great experience as mentors who have travelled all over
the world with our new grade 9 students! It is very important to choose the right program staff to travel
with our youth. It is hard enough being a teenager alone these days… but many of our students come
from a diverse background and many face a plethora of barriers surrounding them, which can make
programming, supervision and facilitation a difficult task!
The Impact and benefits of Physical Activity and Recreation on Canadian-Youth-At-Risk state the
following as barriers: living in poverty, transportation, rigid program structure, lack of family support,
gender bias, abuse/bullying and lack of self-esteem and self- efficacy (1994). To further complicate the
task of programming, each individual must be recognized as having their own unique combination of
barriers. This is why we keep a ratio of 4 staff to 10 students. This way, the staff spend one on one time
with each of the students and really get to know their personalities and needs.
Another key issue when working with youth is programs often have the barriers of being inflexible and
rigid. These kinds of activities do not appeal to youth. Programmers need to be aware that their needs
are ever changing and as Practioners we must learn to “go with the flow”. Youth must be given “locus
of control” (Jodi Murray-lecture), in other words, have a hand in planning some aspects of their
programs. This gives them ownership over what they are participating in. Allowing them to have input
into the program design creates a respect and trust for the instructors who are in charge. This is why we
have students have a hand at filling out a questionnaire (located in appendix) and survey of activities
that they would like to be included on each trip. We look at these surveys and pick the most popular
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activities. We make sure our staff has patience and plenty of flexibility to be able to keep up with the
ever changing wants and needs of the typical grade 9 fast forward student.
For detailed job descriptions please see appendix G. For brief descriptions please see below:
Staffing Requirements
Staff of Glenview Park High school – Fast Forward Program staff an asset
Be available for entire program length
Have proper identification for travel (pass port)
Flexible
Patient
Understanding and supportive of youth needs
Positive and upbeat
A mentor – big brother, big sister
Educator
Positive role model
Qualifications
College and/or university and teachers college
At least two years experience of teaching
First aid, CPR
High 5 training
Programming for youth graduate certificate an asset but not necessary
Experience with working with youth age 13-16
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Program Promotion Methods
Promotion Methods
Word of mouth: For promoting Sky is the Limit we have found it to be effective through word of
mouth advertising, which is especially popular with youth. This happens through our weekly and
monthly fundraisers as well as older siblings from school passing on information to their siblings
coming into grade 9. School staff also pass on information at parent teacher interviews, meetings and
school council meetings at local grade 8 schools in the area. For a selection of promotion methods,
please see appendix H.
Display Media: Through posters and boards at k to 8 schools and Glenview Park High school.
Social Media: The trip will be advertised on Face book (social media platform), twitter, Pinterest, on
Glenview Park’s website, Stewart Ave and Lincoln Public K to 8 school’s websites
Print Media: Through newsletters and fliers at K to 8 local schools in the surrounding area and
Glenview Park Public School
Presentations: Previous trip participants will have the opportunity to travel to local k to 8 schools and
class visit to talk about Sky is the Limit (especially in grade 7 and 8 classes). Also presentations will be
done by staff at school council and parent teacher meetings.
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Plan to monitor participation throughout the duration of the programPlan to Encourage Participation
As if travelling to another country and participating in tons of cool and exciting tours and activities
wasn’t enough – we have plenty more reason for you to get involved and join the Sky is the Limit trip!
All students get their trip costs cut in half. Through constant fundraising and donations, we are able to
cut the trip cost in half for each and every single student. This includes everything from travel costs, to
accommodations, tour and activity fees and meals!
Students who attend the trip also receive free swag!
Free program tee shirt
Free program hoodie
Free water bottles, pens and notebooks
Free camera (to document the trip!)
Free journal (we have journal time every day over the course of the trip)
Students will get the chance to showcase their trip via presentations to k to 8 local schools, to other class
room visits at Glenview and via school assemblies.
Students receive a 5 percent bonus added onto history courses for participating, listening and observing
guided day tours.
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Plan to Monitor Participation
As already stated above, staff will be responsible to take daily attendance at least three times per day
(morning, noon, and night) while in Scotland. This is not only to ensure participation but also to ensure
that all students are accounted for, at all times of the day! Please refer to student attendance forms in
appendix F.
Along with written documentation (attendance forms) staff will also be responsible to constantly check
head counts, to ensure that all students are present. If staff members notice that certain individuals are
constantly sitting out during activities, it will be there role to document this on the attendance form and
address it through parent/teacher meetings upon arrival home.
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Program Budget
Our program budget is funded through various ways. Program staff work hard to fundraise every year
for our annual trip. Fundraisers include car washes, weekly bake sales, weekly toonie Tuesdays, and
dances.
We also get sponsorship from Canada Tool and Dye company and Toyota Cambridge Plant. This
ensures that participants will not have to struggle so much financially – as they will only have to cover
half of the trip cost.
Something else to consider is that even though our staff hired are paid staff during school hours – they
are volunteers for our trip and are not paid to volunteer for the trip.
We also try to keep costs low by staying in high quality hostels and campgrounds as well as choosing
low cost airlines, shuttle services, and staff driving. When all is said and done after our total expenses,
Glenview Park S.S and the Fast forward program will break even according to the outcomes of our
budget. For our detailed program budget please see Appendix I.
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Registration Process
Students and families in the Fast Forward Program will receive a registration package with all necessary
information at the beginning of summer 2012. This package will include everything they need to
confirm their child’s spot for the trip and information about the trip itself. Everything has to be filled out
in full to ensure proper protocol is followed as we are taking youth out of the country, without parents.
The fast forward trip registration package includes a form with:
Participant Registration
Agreement to Participate
Parental Permission slip
Medical History form (Risk management section)
Liability waiver
Media Release form
Program information
Registration Fee
Participants are required to pay half of the total expenses for the cost of the trip. The total cost for each
participant is $6,000. This includes shuttle services, air fare, most meals, all activities, tours, and events,
and accommodations for 14 days and nights. Their fore, the required amount to pay for participants is
$3,000. We work hard to ensure that participants do not have to pay the full cost through fundraising
efforts, donations, and sponsorship. We feel that covering half of the cost is reasonable and the amount
payable is doable as well as a good value for what we are providing the students!
Method of Payment
As stated in the program information registration package, participants can make cash, cheque, or debit
payments in advance, and must pay in full by a week prior to the trip. Payment can be made by mail, in
person (Glenview office), or on our website. All payment will be collected by school administration
staff.
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All registration and information program package related forms and documents can be found in
Appendix J.
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Evaluation Process
Formative Evaluation:
For our formative evaluation process, staff will be paying close attention and observing each activity and
tour that takes place to ensure that the youth are enjoying themselves, everything is safe, inclusive and
fun for everyone. If we notice one of the youth exhibiting negative behaviors, or withdrawing from the
activities, than we will proceed immediately to try to engage them in the activities. Staff will complete
and conduct this evaluation together. This will take place at program/tour sites, hotels etc.
Staff will also have the responsibility to meet for short check in meetings in the mornings and evenings
during the trip, to check in with one another, go over things that have been going well, not going well,
and make changes according to what is said. This will be an ongoing process during the 14 day trip.
Summative:
For our summative evaluation we will have the youth, most importantly, evaluating their experience of
the trip through a survey that they will take home and fill out with their parents, get parents to sign in
and then hand it back in at the school. We look at all of these surveys and take what the youth say into
account, after all they are our biggest clients and we aim to please them! Staff will conduct this
evaluation by handing out the forms at school the week of returning back home and responsible for
making sure they are returned as well. Students and parents will complete the evaluation at home.
We will also have the staff hold an evaluation meeting after the trip. During the evaluation meeting they
will talk about what adjustments need to be made for our need trip. They will talk about things that need
improvement and things they would like to see happen again. By doing so, they can make sure to
document all suggestions/comments in order to make the next trip bigger and better for all. The staff will
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be responsible for conducting and completing these evaluation meetings which will take place at the
school, after the trip is complete. For a sample of an evaluation form, please see appendix k.
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Appendix A – Returning student and new student Surveys
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The Sky Is The Limit: Adventure Scotland Trip 2012Activity Survey
Check Off the activities you would most like to do!
□ Castle sight-seeing□ Hill walking□ Golf□ Soccer□ Museums□ Art Galleries□ Shopping□ Walking tours□ Loch Ness “Loch Ness Monster”□ Cuisine□ Cooking Classes□ The Zoo□ Soccer Games (Observer)□ Rugby Games□ Craft making□ Chat with Locals□ Celtic Dancing□ Bagpipes□ High Tea Service□ Learn About Clans and Tartans□ Guided Tours□ Night At The Movies□ Under 16 Concerts/clubs – till 10pm (Chaperoned)
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Appendix B – Map of Scotland and Accommodation Info
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The Loch Ness Inn
A Traditional coaching inn within walking distance of Loch Ness and historic Urquhart Castle with 12 en-suite bedrooms including a disabled suite.
The recently refurbished 160 year old building is also home to the Brewery Bar and Lewiston Restaurant where you'll always find a friendly atmosphere in our cozy bar and beer garden. Our
comfortable restaurant serves fantastic food, fine wines and teas & coffees throughout the day. Our emphasis is on freshly prepared local produce.
Open all year, you'll find us just off the A82 in West Lewiston by Drumnadrochit. Half way between Drumnadrochit centre and Urquhart Castle (1 mile)
Beds and Rooms
6 Double room(s) 4 Multiple-bed room(s)
4 Twin room(s)
Location
Village Location
Contact
The Loch Ness Inn
LewistonDrumnadrochit Inverness-shire
IV63 6UW Great Britain
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Cairngorms National Park Info
The Cairngorms National Park is Britain's largest National Park. It contains within it a unique range of landscapes, wildlife, habitats, and people.
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Lazy Duck – light weight camping – Information
From the website:
This is a truly 'light-weight' 4-pitch campsite, in line with Lazy Duck's green practices and out of respect for what is a pristine environment and to preserve the peacefulness and the wildlife in a beautiful and secluded location.
Used by travellers and traders more than a hundred years ago, this forest clearing was once full of the regular comings and goings of camp dwellers with simple canvas shelters, cooking fires and tethered horses, bound for the 'Wool Fair' in Inverness.
Campers now pitching under the same 150 year old Caledonian pine trees have the use of a flush toilet with washbasin, a hot-and-cold washing-up space, an adventurous hot-water 'bush shower', a specially built wet-weather cooking shelter and a chimney fire. Free range eggs and organic veg are often available.
A simply furnished wet-weather shelter that can be used for cooking and candle-lit dining also provides a gathering space for this small tent community when the weather dictates.
In fine weather campers can light the chimney fire where they can sit and share a glass of wine, marshmallows and good stories under the stars.
A rare experience is the popular 'Aussie bush shower' hoisted under a pine tree where a single bucket of gently sprinkling hot water proves its worth and the view of the forest is all yours.
There's a hammock for lazy days and a 2-person sauna (with music) for relaxing and a touch of luxury after exertions in the outdoors.
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Best Western Scores Hotel St Andrews
From the website:
The closest hotel to the 1st tee and 18th green of famous Old Course.
Also the perfect location for experiencing the other St Andrews Links courses with the New, Eden, Jubilee, Strathyrum and Balgove all within walking distance. The 7th St Andrews Course, the Castle
Course only a short drive away. 50 yards from the Royal and Ancient Golf Clubhouse and British Golf Museum.
Panoramic views of the stunning West Sands beach and St Andrews Bay. Short walk to the 13th century castle and 12th century cathedral. Historic university buildings including
St Salvators Chapel also only a few minutes walk away.
Beds and Rooms
11 Double room(s) 1 Multiple-bed room(s)
8 Suite(s) 10 Twin room(s)
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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel (SYHA)
From the website:
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, just a few minutes walk from Waverley Station and Princes Street; the new SYHA provides excellent accommodation and value for money.
The hostel is ideally situated enjoying and exploring Scotland's vibrant capital. Bedrooms range from single and twin through to 8 bedded rooms and all rooms are ensuite. The hostel is very well equipped and furnished to the highest standards. Guests can book private rooms or dormitory beds, and all rooms offer comfortable and attractive accommodation. The range and quality of the accommodation makes this world-class hostel ideal for families, business travellers, tourists and festival-goers.
A self catering kitchen and dining area are provided for guests who wish to cook their own meals or those travelling on a limited budget. The kitchen comprises all latest appliances including cookers and fridges as well as cookware, crockery and cutlery - everything you could possibly need to enjoy a home-cooked meal. However, for those guests who would prefer to let someone else do the hard work there is a licensed cafe/bistro which is available for both hostel guests and the public and is open from 10am until 11pm, serving a wide range of delicious hot and cold snacks. In addition the hostel houses its own 70 seater full-service restaurant, employing a team of professional chefs. The restaurant is also available for business clients using the conference facilities. The food has an international flavor in order to satisfy the varying pallets of the global clientele. Other domestic facilities in the hostel include a laundry and drying room, which has 3 computerized washers and dryers.
With amazing views, first class customer service and a friendly atmosphere, Edinburgh Central is an experience not to be missed!
Facilities for disabled visitors include ground floor access, lifts to all floors and 1 specially designed ensuite bedroom on each floor.
Early arrivals can make use of the luggage store. Check in at main reception. 24 hour access and night time check in is possible if advised in advance.
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Glasgow Youth Hostels
From the website:
Situated in the historic and cosmopolitan West End of Scotland’s largest city, we offer great value, quality accommodation. Refurbished in 2004 and awarded 4 stars by Visit Scotland our hostel is perfect for independent travellers, families and groups and is the ideal base from which to explore Glasgow’s famous art galleries, glorious architecture, friendly culture, shopping and fantastic nightlife. The Hostel is located in an impressive architectural area and nowhere is this more apparent than in our grand main hallway and staircase. We believe we have created a seamless blend of old and new, with ensuite bedrooms, a coffee shop, internet access and excellent catered and self catering facilities. But don’t just take our word for it, come and see for yourself.
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Thomas Cook Airlines InfoFlight information
OUTBOUND FLIGHT
British Airways Flight:92Flight Rules
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TORONTOLESTER B. PEARSON INTERNATIONALOctober 02, 201218:50
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Appendix C – Fundraisers
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Appendix D – Detailed Itineraries
September 23 and September 24
Date: September 23
1:30 pm Check in at Glenview Park S.S
2:00 pm Depart in Airways Transat Shuttle
3:30 pm Arrive at Lester B Pearson International Airport
3:45 to 5:00pm Bathroom break and customs line5:00-6:00pm6:55
Time to eat packed dinner, use washrooms, wait to board airplane.Depart
Date: September 247:05 am 2.5-3 hour layover in London (stay as group)10:05 am Depart London International Airport
11:25-1:00 Land in Glasgow at Glasgow International Airport – get luggage, eat at airport restaurant
1:00-5:00 3 hour ride to Inverness-shire (Coach)5:00 approx. Arrive at Loch Ness Inn
5:00-6:00 Rest, down time6:00-7:00 Meet in lobby – dinner at the INN
7:00-9:00 Free time (TV, journals, chat etc.)
9:00-9:30 Lights out!
Notes
Things to remember: Prior to trip change money into Scottish Currancy (Pounds) Passport, forms,Remember to pack lots of layers, comfortable running shoes, dinner with minimal waste
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September 25
Date: September 25h Tour: All day tour, Fort Williams, Harry Potter Viaduct, Maillaig
7:00-7:45 Rise&Shine, Shower, get ready for the day
7:45-8:45 Breakfast and washrooms
9:00 Pick up by tour guide: Tony
9:30-10:00 Photo stop at Urquhart Castle10:00-12:00 Fort Augustus Abbey, Lock Oich, Caledonion and Loch Lochey
12:00-1:00 Lunch and bathroom break – Spean Bridge1:00 Back on van
1:30-2:00 Inverlochy castle (observing and pictures)
2:00-3:00 Glennfinnan Monument also known as: Harry Potter Viaduct3:00-5:00 Loch Morar – deepest loch in Europe, return to Inverness/hotel
5:00-6:00 Journal, reflection, down time6:00-7:00 Dinner at the inn
7:00-8:30 Movie in lobby - Braveheart
9:00 Lights out!
Notes
Things to bring: Camera, journal, layers for clothes, comfortable shoes
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September 26
Date: September 26 Tour: Specialist Loch Ness Tour
7:00-8:00 Rise and shine/showers/breakfast
8:15 Pick up at hotel by Tony
8:15-9:15 River Ness (shortest river in Europe) – introduction to tour (actual stop) 1930s historical sighting location of “Ness”
9:15-10:15 Stop: Ducharroch – set of lochs – also most famous historical sighting location10:15-11:15 Harbout - Castle
11:15-12:15 Druminadrochit – Loch Ness Centre visit12:15-1:00 Lunch! (Bought)
1:00-2:00 Important landmarks travelling west – lots of wildlife
2:00-3:00 Fort Augustus – famous monster sightings – stop at Suidhe road for photos
3:00-4:00Mysterious stop at Boleskine HouseDores for tea and bunsReturn to hotel
5:00-6:00 Journal reflection6:00-6:30 Free time
6:30-7:30 Dinner
7:30-8:30 Group walk outside
9:00 Bed!
Notes
Things to bring: Camera, journal, extra money for lunch, snacks, layers for clothes, comfortable walking shoes
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September 27
Date: September 27 Days events: Depart Loch Ness Inn for Cairngorms National Park
7:00-8:00 Rise and shine, shower, breakfast
8:00-9:30 Travel to Cairngorms National Park
9:30-10:00 Washrooms/Set up camp/snack
10:00-10:30 Rules and introduction of high ropes course10:30-12:00 High ropes course – participating, observing, supporting
12:00-1:00 Lunch/washroom1:00-2:30 Hill walking
2:30-4:30 Fishing: how to attach bait, how to cast, patience!
4:30-5:00 Back to camp site5:00-6:00 Journal/Reflection
6:00-7:00 Dinner made by staff! Beans on toast!7:00-7:30 Free time
7:30-9:00 Camp fire
9:00 Tents! Good night!
Notes
Comfortable clothes, running shoes, warm clothes.Tents and sleeping bags provided by campground
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September 28
Date: September 28 Events: Leave Cairngorms – travel to Aberdeen
7:00-8:00 Rise and Shine – breakfast, showers
8:00-8:30 Get ready to go – bathrooms!
8:30-9:30 Travel to Aberdeen
9:30-10:00 Washrooms/snack10:00-12:00 Walk around town, visit shops: Scotland’s Bothy and Alex Scott and Co Kiltmakers
12:00-1:00 Lunch in town1:30-3:30 Go Karting
3:30-4:00 Washroom break/Travel to Museum
4:00-5:00 Gordon’s Highlander Museum5:00-6:00 Traditional Fish and chip supper
6:00-6:30 Get ready to go!6:30-8:30 Travel to and arrive at Best Western in Saint Andrews
8:30-9:00 Check in at Best Western
9:00-10:00 Journal/Reflection
10:15 Lights out! Bed!
Notes
Things to bring: Camera, journal, extra spending money for dinner or snacks, comfortable clothes, running shoes, extra money for shops
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September 29
Date: September 30 Events: Golf, Museum
7:00-8:00 Rise and shine! Get ready for the day
8:00-9:00 Breakfast – Hotel lobby, stretch for Golf
9:00-10:00 Shuttle over to the Old Links Golf Course – get clubs and balls
10:00-10:30 Rules for golf course and driving range10:30-11:30 Driving Range
11:30-1:00 9 holes1:00-2:00 Lunch in the clubhouse/washrooms
2:00-4:00 Exploring Saint Andrews
4:00-5:00 Museum of the University of St.Andrews5:00-6:00 Back to hotel, reflection in journals, down time
6:00-7:00 Dinner at hotel7:30-9:15 Pack up and depart for Edinburgh – Arrive at 9:15
9:15-9:30 Check in at the Edinburgh Youth Hostels
9:30-10:30 Journal and reflection
10:30 Bed
Notes
Things to bring: Camera, journal, comfortable shoes, clothes
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October 1st
Date: October 1st Activities: Edinburgh Zoo
8:00-9:00 Rise and shine – get ready for the day
9:00-10:00 Full Scottish fry up at hotel
10:00-10:30 Washrooms
10:30-12:30 The zoo!12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-5:00 More touring the zoo5:30-6:30 Journals – down time6:30-7:30 Dinner8:00-9:00 Free time9:15 Bed
Notes
Things to remember: comfortable walking shoes, some spending money, journal
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October 2
Date: October 2 Activities: Pottery lessons, clan presentation, souvenir shopping, Edinburgh Castle
8:00-9:00 Rise and shine! Get ready for the day.
9:00-9:30 Breakfast
9:30-10:00 Walk over to pottery house
10:00-12:00 Pottery lessons12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Clan lessons/Souvenir Shop3:00-5:30 Edinburgh Castle
5:30-6:30 Head back to hotel
6:30-7:30 Dinner
7:30-8:30 Journals/reflection/pack8:30-9:00 Treat time! Free Edinburgh rock (from hotel staff)
9:00 Checkout: Depart for Glasgow
10:00 Check in: Glasgow Youth Hostels
Notes
Things to remember: money for lunch, comfortable shoes, journal, camera
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October 3
Date: October 3 Activities: Scottish Football Museum, Ibrox Stadium tour, Rangers vs. Celtic SPL game
8:00-9:00 Rise and shine and get ready for the day!
9:00-10:00 Full Scottish fry up breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomato, mushrooms. toast
10:00-10:30 Washroom, get things for the day’s events ready
10:30-12:30 Scottish Football Museum
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Ibrox Stadium Tour2:30-5:30 Glasgow Rangers vs. Glasgow Celtic Scottish Premiership League match
6:00-7:00 Nandos flame grilled Portuguese chicken - Dinner
7:00-8:00 Walk around town8:00-9:00 Journal/reflection
9:00-10:00 Free time10:00 Bed
Notes
Things to remember: spending money, camera, journal, don’t wear blue or green to match (don’t want to be recognized as supporting either team), comfortable walking shoes
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October 4
Date: October 4 Activities: Botanic Gardens, Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Walk Tour, Curry House
8:00-9:00 Rise and shine and shower!
9:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:15-12:00 Botanic Gardens Tour
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Glasgow Cathedral Tour
3:30-6:30 Glasgow City Walk Tour6:30-7:30 Time for photos, shopping
7:30-8:30 Special dinner: Mr. Singh’s Curry House
8:30-9:00 Walk over to Scottish Royal Ballet
9:00-11:00 The Scottish Ballet Company: Snow White11:00-11:30 Walk back to Youth Hostels
11:30-11:45 Get ready for bed – bed!
Notes
Things to remember: Spending money, camera, journal, walking shoes, layers for clothes
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October 5
Date: October 5 Activities: Hop on/Hop off double decker bus tour (all of Glasgow), Comedy Club
8:00-9:00 Rise and shine! Get ready for the day!
9:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:00-5:00 Hop on and hop off double decker bus tour of Glasgow (over 20 stops!) also stop for lunch
5:00-6:00 Journal/Reflection6:00-7:00 Dinner out – deep fried pizza! (It’s a Glasgow thing!)
7:00-7:30 Walk over to all ages Comedy Club7:30-9:30 All ages comedy club
9:30-10:00 Walk back to youth hostels
10:00-10:30 Group meeting10:30-11:30 Free time
11:30 Bed
Notes
Things to remember: Money, camera, journal, comfortable walking shoes, comfortable clothing
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October 6
Date: October 6 Activities: Tenement house visit, cooking class, Piping Center, Peoples Palace/Winter Gardens And the Cinema7:00-8:00 Rise and shine! Shower!
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:30-10:30 Visit to the old Tenement houses
10:30-11:00 Walk over to Culinary Arts Center11:00-1:00 Cooking class – Scottish cuisine
1:00-2:00 Lunch (at culinary Arts Center)2:00-3:30 National Piping Center
4:00-7:00 Peoples Palace/Winter Gardens
7:00-8:00 Fish and Chip Dinner8:00-10:00 Out to the Cinema
10:00-11:00 Journal/Reflection and free time11:00 Bed!
Notes
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October 7
Date: October 7 Events: Depart from Glasgow International Airport
7:30-8:30 Rise and shine – going home today!
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
9:30-10:00 Get all packed up
10:00-11:00 Leave hotel for Glasgow International Airport11:00-12:00 Customs/Boarding
12:45 Depart2:00 Arrive at London International Airport – layover until 4:00 – grab quick bite to eat
4:00 Depart from London
10:00 Arrive in Toronto11:00 Depart L.P Airport in Airways Transit shuttle service
12:30am Parent pickup at Glenview Park High school
Notes
Things to remember: double check over your room! Make sure rooms left neat and tidy and that you have everything you brought with you!
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Appendix E: Supporting documents and tour information
Inverness-shire tour Private Highlands Tour – Eight HoursFort William, Mallaig, Glenfinnan and the Harry Potter Viaduct via the Great Glen and the Road to the
Isles
From the website:
We will collect you from your Inverness hotel, the station or airport and we depart Inverness along the northern road, seeing Urquhart Castle and Fort Augustus Abbey en route. All places mentioned can be visited, but this tour is very much an either/or tour. If you spend a lot of time at, say, Urquhart Castle, then you will have to reduce the time spent on other parts of the tour. Urquhart Castle, for instance, is a good photo stop on this tour, but a visit is better organised as part of one of our Loch Ness Tours.
The giant valley which splits Scotland in two is called the Great Glen and we are travelling most of its length today.
This tour is also a good tour for those who would like to end their day on the west coast of Scotland as this would extend the number of places visited too.
As well as travelling the length of Loch Ness we pass through the village of Fort Augustus, named after the infamous William Augustus Cumberland who defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden in 1746 and then committed some awful war crimes upon the Highland people. Next we view Loch Oich, crisscross the Caledonian Canal at various points and then see the stunning Loch Lochy ... also reputed to have a monster called Lizzy! Further on our westward journey we see the famous Commando War Memorial set in isolated splendour.
Time for a coffee and an optional woollen mill visit at Spean Bridge. For those interested in ice age features we may be able to fit in an excursion to visit the parallel roads of Glen Roy.
As we approach Fort William we could briefly visit the medieval Inverlochy Castle. From Fort William we branch northwest taking the pretty "Road to the Isles". Here we'll see the Glenfinnan monument which marks the raising of the '45 standard by Charles Edward Stuart, but for those interested in the real story it is more interesting to see the actual spot which also provides the most stunning views of the Harry Potter viaduct.
For those who just enjoy sightseeing, there could be time for a hurried look at Loch Morar, Britain's deepest loch and, another loch supposed to host a monster, called Morag! Again, depending on your interests we could head on to Mallaig. Note that the Mallaig and Loch Morar extensions to this tour may need to be curtailed during a major series of upgrades to the "Road To The Isles" over the next few months.
On the return to Inverness, depending on time available, we may be able to take some back-roads. Alternatively we can take you on to your west coast accommodation if this is a one-way tour.
A brilliant day for those wishing to see as much as possible during their Highland visit.
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Specialist Loch Ness Tour guided by the World's Foremost Commentator on Loch Ness and the Loch Ness Phenomena, really seeing and understanding the loch -
Eight Hours.
From the website:
We collect you from your hotel or station etc. and firstly head for the River Ness, one of the shortest rivers in Europe. Here we make a stop for an introduction to the natural history of the area with particular regard to the formation of the Great Glen and Loch
Ness. You will also learn about a strange sighting of something in the river in the nineteen thirties which was, more or less, ignored and yet, today, is seen as a very important component of the mystery.
From here we head along the river, over the Caledonian Canal and make a stop at Dochgarroch to see a set of lochs built around two hundred years ago. We then travel the short distance to the loch passing the point where one of the most famous and definitely the most important sightings occurred. Mrs. MacKay’s sighting from 1933 which is credited as being the sighting which started all the monster furore. You will also see a short interview with Mrs. Mackay on Tony's portable DVD equipment.
After a short stop on the lochside we travel to the harbour which was used for the biggest ever expedition on Loch Ness in 1987 - Operation Deepscan. Your guide was the administrative co-ordinator of this expedition. The name was coined by Bob Kass in a planning meeting. Here you can board a boat for a short cruise to Urquhart Castle where Tony will meet you off the boat.
We now head into Drumnadrochit where you have the option to visit the Loch Ness Centre which was set up by your guide in 1980. In 2000 Project Leader Adrian Shine set up a new exhibition there which has received numerous awards and you have an option to visit it.
In the village of Drumnadrochit there is an opportunity to grab some lunch to eat "on the hoof" to make the most of your day and we head west, making a short stop to view the John Cobb memorial. Your guide will tell you about this ill-fated world water speed record attempt.
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Continuing west we pass important landmarks - the original HQ of the Loch Ness Bureau in the sixties; the location where the infamous Frank Searle petrol bomb was thrown; the SYHA hostel which was once the Half-Way House Tea Room where several sightings occurred and we arrive in Invermoriston to view one of Wade's bridges and, often, some hairy cows.
Eventually we arrive in Fort Augustus and park in the village. Tony will tell you about the monks who used to call the abbey home and for whom he set up a visitor centre in the nineties which sadly closed in 1998. You will learn about the monks who claimed to see things in the loch, in particular you will see a video of the most famous monster sighting of all time by Fr Gregory Brusey. Also in Fort Augustus there is a chance to see the staircase of locks on the Caledonian Canal which lift boats up to the level of Loch OIch.
Half of our trip is now complete and we take the Suidhe road out of Fort Augustus past Loch Tarff and we make a stop at the Suidhe viewpoint ... a vista which stretches for miles to the east.
After passing through the Fairy Glen and Foyers we rejoin Loch Ness at the location of the infamous Frank Searle's exhibition from the nineteen seventies and eighties. The story of this monster rogue is recounted by your guide who had many unpleasant encounters with him in the past.
Leaving the Foyers harbour we continue along General Wade's road making a moody and mysterious stop at Boleskine House where there is time to visit the cemetery and to see the famous musket ball marks in an eighteenth century gravestone. Is there really a tunnel from the house to the cemetery?
After some photo stops on the lochside we arrive in Dores where Steve Feltham has his "Nessiesary" Investigation HQ. Tea and buns at the Dores Inn.
Finally we leave the loch and return to Inverness where there is some time to spend your hard-earned cash in the Pringles Woollen Mill if you wish.
Once your trip is complete you will be fully aware of the true story of Loch Ness and much better informed than most of the so-called monster experts around the world.
Tony's Loch Ness book was published less than a year ago, so this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn most of its contents directly from the author. Signed copies are available if required.
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High ropes Information
Climbing, high ropes and zip wire @ Craggan Outdoors
From the website:
Choice of experience: outdoor rock or indoor wall climbing: excellent high ropes course: zippy zip wire: supportive, reassuring instructors.
Craggan Outdoors has been the Trip Advisor top-rated outdoor center in Scotland since 2009, and was also the only outdoor centre to be shortlisted for the 'Best Visitor Experience' category in the prestigious Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards in both 2009 and 2010, so high quality experiences are guaranteed!
At Craggan Outdoors we offer a range of climbing experiences. Our on-site high ropes course provides an excellent self-contained activity for any group, from family and friends, through school and youth groups, corporate team building, right up to the local RAF station who use it most weeks.
A combination of individual and small group/team challenges, you work your way round a series of apparatus that includes the Indiana Jones Bridge, the double balance beams, Jacob's ladder, crate stack - the record is 16! - And finally, dare you make the Leap of Faith?! Price per person is from just £27.
We also offer a great range of climbing options, suitable for everybody from the complete novice, those that are keen to develop their climbing abilities, to more experienced climbers that wish to be guided on various crags across Strathspey and the Moray Firth coast. Our indoor wall is the perfect environment for learning the basic techniques just a few feet off the ground.
Nearby is an excellent crag for those that wish to learn or extend their skills outside, and offers the bonus of a 70 foot abseil! Our experienced instructor-guides can also lead small groups on tailor-made climbing trips across the Highlands. All equipment is provided. Price per person is from £28 indoors and £36 outdoors. Talk to us about how and where you'd like to hit the heights!
And finally, Fancy 'flying' 100 yards in the air across our kayak pond, and then when you've come to a stop, taking a short free abseil to the landing platform below? All safely harnessed up of course. Thought you would!
Our zip wire can either be done alongside other activities as part of a multi-activity day, or if you've only got an hour or so to spare and fancy a few 'zippy' rides, as a standalone thrill. Whichever you choose we know that you'll love it! Price per person is £13 for two runs.
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Kartstart AberdeenFrom the website:
Kartstart offers the opportunity to experience the thrill and exhilaration of real motorsport at a relatively low cost. Now individuals, groups and corporate bodies can participate in one of Europe's newest and fastest growing leisure activities at our superbly equipped all weather facilities.
Choose from individual practice lapping sessions to private group race meetings with a range of formats available including endurance racing in addition to normal circuit events. For our corporate clients what better way of rewarding staff or business colleagues whilst maintaining their competitive edge than with the charged atmosphere of indoor kart racing.
Safety is of course a vital necessity in any form of motor sport. Kartstart provide all equipment required and drivers are fully briefed by competent track staff prior to joining the circuit. The track perimeter is lined by an effective shock absorbing barrier ensuring maximum safety for both participants and spectators alike.
We have disabled access and a disabled toilet. There are ramps to the caffe as well as a flat viewing area.
Opening times: 12.00pm - 10.00pm Mon-Fri & 12.00pm - 9.00pm Sat& Sun Prices vary depending on age, Group Size and vehicle selected.
Pricing Information: Prices start from £9.00. Prices vary depending on age, Group Size and vehicle selected Facilities for Disabled: We have disabled access and a disabled toilet. There are ramps to the caffe as well as a flat viewing area
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St Andrews Links Old Course
The Old Course at St Andrews is the most famous golf course in world golf and the Mecca to which every golfer aspires to make pilgrimage at least once in a golfing lifetime. Here is to be found the
spiritual home of the game. It is here that the ghosts of Old Tom Morris and Allan Robertson roam the ancient links and where the rules and standards that have set golf apart as the game of highest principle
and personal integrity have long since been set down. The Old Course is the classic seaside links although the sea is seldom in view other than at the first and last holes. There are no great sand dunes as for instance at Royal Aberdeen, the fairways are wide and the double greens immense but the bunkering
is among the severest to be found on a golf course anywhere the game is played. The bunkers, once described by Bernard Darwin as these greedy, lurking enemies, are the key to survival on this unique
and mystical links.
Address: St Andrews Links, Pilmour House, St Andrews KY16 9SF
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Appendix F – Important forms/documents
Glenview Park Secondary School Agreement and Release
Please type or print.
Name:______________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Location:___________________________________________________________________________________
Address Abroad Dates Abroad
To the Traveler: As a necessary precaution to protect province of Ontario, city of Cambridge and Glenview
Park Secondary School conditions are listed below. We ask that you read carefully and indicate with your
signature that you understand them and will comply. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian’s
signature is also required.
1. Participant pledges to conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect favorably on
Glenview Park Secondary School, the province of Ontario, and the country of Canada.
2. Participation in the above program is voluntary, and will require transportation to and
habitation in another country, and may involve risks relating to or arising from international
travel.
3. Participant understands that there are risks inherent in travel to and residence in another
country, and acknowledges that s/he has been apprised of such risks (to the extent that
such risks are known to Glenview Park), and agrees to assume all risks and responsibility for
health, safety, and property while participating in this program.
4. Participant releases the province of Ontario, Glenview Park Secondary School, and the
Country of Canada, their officers, trustees, employees, and agents from any and all liability,
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damage or claim of any nature arising out of, or in any way related to this international
travel, the transportation, or in any independent activities undertaken as an adjunct
thereto.
5. Participant agrees to be responsible for any damage or liability incurred as a result of any
illness or accident Participant may suffer, including the costs of any medical care not
covered by insurance, or any injury or damage to any person or property of others which
Participant may cause, or for any financial liability or obligation which Participant may
personally incur, while participating in the program.
6. Participant understands Glenview Park Secondary High school reserves the right to make
cancellations, changes or substitutions in cases of emergency or changed conditions, or in
the interest of any program-sponsored group with which the Participant may be traveling or
collaborating.
7. Participant understands and agrees to be subject to the laws of Scotland
8. Participant also acknowledges and understands that, should legal problems develop with any
foreign nationals or government of the host country, Participant will attend to the matter
personally, with personal funds. Glenview Park Secondary High school is not responsible for providing
any assistance under such circumstances.
9. Participant agrees to be responsible for all medical and related expenses incurred while
participating in the program. Participant is responsible for securing accident and medical
insurance that meets GPSS standards.
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Other Conditions of Participation
Submission of Required Forms: Participant agrees to submit all required forms by the deadline.
Travel and Accommodation: Participant acknowledges and agrees to accept all responsibility for loss or
additional expenses due to delays or other changes in the means of transportation, other services, or
sickness, weather, strikes or other unforeseen causes
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Participant acknowledges and understands Glenview Park Secondary High school assumes no liability
whatsoever for any loss, damage, destruction, theft or the like to the participant’s luggage or personal
belongings, and certifies that Participant has retained adequate insurance or has sufficient funds to replace
such belongings.
I have carefully read this form before signing it.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature Date
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature (required if participant is under 18 years of age)
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Glenview Park Secondary School Waiver of Insurance
Please type or print.
Name:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle First
Program: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Location Abroad Administering Campus
Date of Birth: ___________________ Sex: _____Citizenship:_________________________________
Date of Departure: ____________________ Date of Return: ____________________
Health and accident insurance is required of all GPS students while overseas and is advised for faculty and staff. Such a policy should minimally include basic medical and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Medical evacuation and repatriation coverage is also required. The coverage should be in effect for the entire period away from home. Those who do not have such coverage must purchase the insurance provided by GPSS.
Please select one of the following options:
A. _____ I wish to waive the GPSS Health Insurance Plan because I have comparable insurance coverage including medical evacuation and repatriation. I understand that if I do not provide proof of medical evacuation and repatriation and/or if my medical insurance is found not to meet GPSS requirements, I will be required to purchase the appropriate GPSS coverage.
The insurance is provided through policy number _________________ issued by the
____________________ Insurance Company. This is the phone number of the company______________, in case there are questions.
_____ I have attached documentation from the company that I will be adequately covered while abroad and that payment of claims can be made.
_____ I have attached a copy of the front and back of the insurance card, showing the name of the covered student.
_____ I have attached proof of medical evacuation and repatriation coverage.
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_____ I have attached documentation from the company that I will be adequately covered while abroad and that payment of claims can be made.
_____ I have attached a copy of the front and back of the insurance card, showing the name of the covered student.
____________________________________________________________________________________
Participant’s Signature Date
____________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature (required if participant is under 18 years of age) Date
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Glenview Park Secondary High school
Permission to Release Information
Under Provincial regulations, we are unable to release any information about you to anyone without your permission. But at times you may want us to release information regarding health matters, travel arrangements and personal safety. If you would like us to share any information about you with an emergency contact while you are abroad, please indicate below the full names and addresses, and email addresses of those contacts. Please include restrictions on the information to be shared, if any.
If you do not wish to designate anyone, please indicate this at the bottom. Sign and date the form:
First:
Full name:__________________________________ Email address:____________________________________
Relationship: _______________________________ Is this your emergency contact? (circle one) yes/no
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone numbers (work, home, mobile): _____________________________________________________________
Restrictions: __________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Second:
Full name:__________________________________ Email address:____________________________________
Relationship: _______________________________ Is this your emergency contact? (circle one)yes/no
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone numbers (work, home, mobile): ____________________________________________________________
Restrictions: _________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
(initial) Do not release any information about me to anyone.
Name: _____________________________________________ ID No. __________________________
(please print legibly)
Your signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Date this release expires and is no longer valid: _____________________________________________________
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GPSS PHYSICIAN’S STATEMENT
TO THE PARTICIPANT: Please authorize by your signature below the release of any medical information that may be
relevant in the opinion of your physician.
Name:______________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Program:____________________________________________________________________________________
Location Abroad Length of Overseas Program Dates
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Participant’s Signature Date
____________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature (required if participant is under 18 years of age) Date
TO THE EXAMINING PHYSICIAN:
This report should be based upon an examination made within six months of the expected international travel.
1. Please indicate your relationship with the participant.
Family Physician College/University Physician Other (describe):______________
2. Review with the patient the completed Health Information form. Describe below any additional information that would help to further explain and/or clarify the student’s self-reported health information.
3. Based upon your physical examination, please explain your findings and recommendations.
Physical Findings:
Recommendations:
4. Is there any existing health condition that may require treatment during the period abroad? If so,
what is the condition and what treatment may be required?
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5. To your knowledge are there any predisposing medical, physical, or emotional factors which under stress of
adjusting to another culture may require treatment while the patient is abroad? If so, please specify.
5. Review and update routine vaccinations as you deem necessary
Physician’s Name (please print):_____________________________ Address:___________________________
Signature:_______________________________ Date:
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Glenview Park Secondary School Participant Health Information
Please type or print.
Name:______________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Program:____________________________________________________________________________________
Location Abroad Administering Campus
To the Participant: Complete this form and review it with your physician during your physical examination. The information provided by you and your physician(s) will remain confidential.
1. Are you in generally good physical condition? (If no, explain) Yes No
2. Have you ever been, or are you currently being treated for any psychological or emotional problems? (If yes, have your physician or counselor attach a note of explanation) Yes No
3. Do you have any other on-going emotional or physical conditions (including eating disorders) that might require treatment abroad, or that might be exacerbated by the stress caused by changes in culture, climate, diet or exercise? (If yes, list and indicate recommended treatment) Yes No
4. Do you have any allergies, reactions to medications and/or dietary restrictions? (If yes, explain) Yes No
5. Are you currently taking any medications? (If yes, list medication name and ailment) Yes No
6. Have you had any major injuries, diseases, or ailments in the last five years? (If yes, explain) Yes No
7. Person to notify in case of emergency, illness or accident:
Name: _____________________________________ Relationship to Participant: ___________________
Street/Apt #: ________________________________ Daytime Telephone #: (_____)_________________
City, State, ZIP: _____________________________ Evening Telephone #: (_____)_________________
E-mail Address: _____________________________ Cell Telephone #: (_____)_________________
I grant Glenview Park Secondary School, its employees, agents and overseas partners permission to communicate concerning my health condition with program representatives, my family, insurance company representatives and with any physician, psychologist or counselor who treated me during the past five years or is now treating me. In situations where I am unable to give oral or written consent, I further grant permission for hospitalization and treatment recommended and carried out under the supervision of a qualified physician, including administering anesthetics and performing necessary surgery at my own expense.
I certify that all responses made on this form are true and accurate.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Participant’s Signature Date ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Itinerary Information – Travelling Students (Only faculty or staff taking student overseas need to complete this form)
Please list the name, SBID #, and status of each student you will be taking overseas.
Faculty/Staff Name: __________________________________________________________
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Incident Report – Glenview Park
___________________________________________________________________
Where incident happened:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Worker on Duty:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date and Time: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Volunteers Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Invident/behaviour observed:*what, where, when, who__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Agreements reached, actions taken: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Follow up:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signatures by witness and superviser:
Witness: ____________________________ (Print)____________________________ (Sign)
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Supervisor ____________________ (Print) _____________________ (Sign)
General Attendance Sheet
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Student Information for Field Trip
Name Permission Slip
Paid Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Phone
Number
Allergies Medication(s)
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Appendix G – Sample Job Description
Sky Is The Limit Volunteer Staff Description
Purpose: To take on the leadership role of Volunteer staff and further foster student’s on the journey to a better quality of life, to mentor and encourage positive change in the lives of youth through the participation of recreation and leisure and travel and tourism. To provide 24/7 care and supervision to all program youth while abroad, to supervise and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the students attending the afterschool trip, maintain paper work, registration forms, incident reports and all other necessary documentation while abroad. Most of all: To help create a change in a young person’s life.
Job Title: Volunteer Program Staff
Location: Cambridge Ontario Canada, travelling to Scotland
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and facilitate tour programs geared toward the needs and desires of the students; Supervise the children 24/7 as well as the tour guides and program facilitators; Manage the paper work properly (registration forms, incident forms); Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive program is always adhered by; Be accountable for all students that are attending the program; Provide knowledge of recreation to all co-workers; Provides one-to-one support to the children when needed; Models positive behaviours and coaches children to develop and exhibit proper actions and
reactions in social settings; Provides positive feedback to increase self-confidence; Support the youth in their achievements;
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Requirements
Staff of Glenview Park High school – Fast Forward Program staff an asset Be available for entire program length Have proper identification for travel (pass port) Flexible Patient Understanding and supportive of youth needs Positive and upbeat A mentor – big brother, big sister Educator Positive role model
Reports to: Head of Fast Forward Program Department, School administration, Principle
Time Commitment: Meetings prior to and after trip and for the entirety of the trip (provide 24/7 care and supervision of students).
Qualifications
College and/or university and teachers college At least two years experience of teaching First aid, CPR High 5 training Programming for youth graduate certificate an asset but not necessary Experience with working with youth age 13-16
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Appendix H – Promotion: Flyer and Newsletter
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Appendix I: Sample Budget
BUDGET
A. Budget Summary
Total Revenue $20,264
Total Expenses 15,567
Net Profit 4697
B. Revenue Summary
Fees $30,000
Donations/Sponsers 15,000
Total Revenue $15000
C. Expenses Summary
Salaries/Wages $0
Benefits 0
Supplies $1000
Equipment 0
Total Expenses $1,000
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D. Revenue Detail
Fees ($3000 x 10 participants)
Donations
15000
$30,000
15000
Total Revenue $15000
E. Expense Detail
Salaries/Wages
Recreation Programmers portion
4 staff
$0
0
Total Salaries/Wages $0 $0
Benefits
Recreation Programmer @ 4%
Instructor @ 4%
$0
0
Total Benefits $48 $0
Supplies
Flyer Design & Printing
Journals
Cameras
Tee shirts
Water Bottles
$200
$100
$500
$100
$50
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Snacks
Gas for shuttle
200
500
Total Supplies $1650 $1650
Tours, Activities, Accomidations 15,000 15000
Total for Tours and Activities $15000 $15000
Total Expense $36347
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Appendix J: Registration form
Registration Package
Glenview Park S.S – Sky is the Limit: Scotland
September 23-October 7, 2012
Registration, fees, payment, Media release
Full Name: _______________________________________________
Preferred Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ State/Province: ______________________ Zip/Postal Code: _________________
Country: _____________________________ Telephone: (______)__________________ Fax: (______)____________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
Tee shirt size: ___________________________________________________________
Registration Fees
1. Registration Fees POSTMARKED & PAID
PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE DOWN PAYMENT REGISTRATION FEE: BEFORE/ AUG20 AFTER AUGUST 20
$250 $280
$275 $305
TOTAL ENCLOSED: $
Please list any special needs or accommodations: __________________________________________________________________
Cancellations/Changes and Refunds: Must cancel before specified date or Glenview Park S.S is not liable to return any money back in half or full.
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PAYMENT METHOD Check or Money Order must be in Canadian funds payable to: Glenview Park Secondary High school. There will be a $25.00 fee charged on checks returned by the bank due to insufficient funds. Registration confirmation/receipt and further information will be mailed.
Please check appropriate box: Check Money Order VISA MasterCard Expiration Date: _____________________
Card #: ____________________________________________________ Print Cardholder Name: ________________________________________
Please mail or fax completed registration form with payment to: Glenview Park Secondary School
Phone: 519-444-5555 Jocelyn Muir
FAX: 519-555-4444 Dept. Fast Forward program
Email: [email protected] Glenview Park Secondary School
Do not email credit card information because security cannot be guaranteed. Cambridge, Ontario Canada
Please fax or telephone credit card information.
I consent to my photograph being taken and potentially used in future presentations or school resources:
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Glenview Park Secondary School
Field Trip Permission FormYour child’s class will be attending an optionalOut of country trip for the fast forward programTo Scotland:
Date Time
Location
Cost
TransportationNotes
Please return this permission slip by:
I give permission for my child in roomto attend the field trip to onfrom toEnclosed is $
to cover the down payment of the trip. (Exact cash or check made payable to school.)
In case of an emergency, I give permission for my child to receive medical treatment. In case of such an emergency, please contact:
NamePhone
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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Appendix K – Evaluation Sample
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CommentsQuestion Registration Process? Shuttle Service to Airport Thomas Cook Airlines Accommodations Camping Golfing High Ropes Food (Curry, fish suppers) Football games Loch Ness Tour Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour Amount of activities Amount of journal reflection Weather Scotland Staff
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References
Youth at Risk Fact Sheet – Recreation Without Barriers (Retrieved from Inclusion Class Monday
January 23.)
Dr. Mark Totten. Literature and Best Practices Review, Canada Parks and Recreation Association, June 2004.
McWhirter J. (1998). At-Risk Youth, A comprehensive Response, 8, 211.
Impact and Benefits of Physical Activity and Recreation on Canadian Youth-At-Risk, Joint initiative of the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and the Interprovincial Sport and Recreation Council, conducted by the University of New Brunswick, December 1994.
Program Planning and Inclusion Lecture Notes – Jodi Murray. Retrieved Saturday Feb 4th 2012.
DeGraaf. Programming for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services, 2010.
Glenview Park Website: http://gps.wrdsb.ca/, retrieved on March 3, 2012
Visit Scotland Website: www.visitscotland.com, retrieved on March 3, 2012
Inverness Tours Website: www.invernesstours.co.uk retrieved on March 25, 2012
Cairngorms national Park Website: http://www.cairngorms.co.uk/ retrieved on April 3, 2012
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