• Camp Surf 2025

     

    Sixth Grade students are invited to join us on our Camp Surf field trip. Students, teachers, and chaperones will spend three days in Imperial Beach, CA. Students will be participating in STEM and Science classes that are directly related to our standards. In addition, students will participate in several team building activities with their fellow classmates and camp counselors.

     

    The trip will be from Wednesday, April 23 to  Friday, April 25.  Students will be expected to report to West Wing on Wednesday at 4:30 am. We will take a charter bus to Camp Surf where we will stay in cabins set in the beautiful beach. Students will leave Camp Surf on Friday morning around 11:30 am. and we are expected to return back to West Wing around 6:00 pm. Parents will need to arrange for their child to be picked up at this time. The cost of the trip is $400 for students and chaperones. This includes the price for the camp, charter bus, t-shirt, food and sleeping accommodations. We will also be providing a paper sack breakfast on the way there.

     

    Payment dates are in place to make the cost of Camp Surf more manageable for families.  Payment can be made in full in one payment as well, due September 30th. Please make arrangements so that the payments can be made on time. It is highly recommended to take advantage of the tax credit! No child will be denied because of financial difficulties, and scholarship opportunities can be made available. Please communicate to Ms. Carpenter (lisa.carpenter@dvusd.org) before first payment is due if assistance is needed. Refunds will not be given, no exceptions.

     

    Payment due dates: $100 due September 30, $50 due October 31, $50 due November 30, $50 due December 31, $50 due January 31, $50 due February 28, $50 due March 31.

     

    Parents may choose to take advantage of the tax credit that is attached to the Touchbase, ºÃÉ«µ¼º½online payment system.  More details will be explained in the parent communications sent via email by September 6th.

     

    All payments will all be made online via Touchbase.

    Arizona Tax Credit Information

     

     

    Please complete the following form by August 30th:

     

     

    *Students not attending Camp Surf will enjoy a fun curriculum at school!

  • Agenda

    Camp Surf, Imperial Beach Proposal

    West Wing School 6th Grade

    Trip Date:  April 23-April 25

    Sample schedule - Subject to change

     

    April 23, 2025

     

    4:30 am - Board charter buses for Camp Surf

        School will have breakfast packed for students

     

    11:30 pm - Arrive at Camp Surf

                      Lunch and Orientation

     

    2:00-5:15 pm - Classes (see below)

     

    5:30 pm - Dinner

     

    7:00 pm - Evening Program by Camp Surf Staff

     

    9:00 pm - Camp Quiet Time

     

    10:00 pm - Lights Out

     

     

    April 24, 2025

     

    8:00 am - Breakfast

     

    9:00 am -12:00 pm - Classes (see below)

     

    12:30 pm - Lunch/Recess

     

    2:00 pm - 5:15 pm - Classes (see below)

     

    5:30 pm -  Dinner

     

    7:00 pm - Evening Program by Camp Surf Staff

     

    10:00 pm - Lights Out

     

     

    April 25, 2025

     

    7:00 am - pack, clean cabin, luggage to busses

     

    8:00 am - breakfast

     

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Classes (see below)

     

    12:00 pm - Lunch

     

    1:30 pm - Depart Camp Surf

     

    Classes: Tentative

     

    Beach Bound: Students observe and learn about the water cycle, currents, waves, weather, and beach formation.

     

    Jetty Rocks: Students explore a rock jetty to discover specialized adaptations of plants and animals to survive in the harsh intertidal environment. 

     

    CSI (Critter Skull Investigations): Students measure, estimate, and make predictions about animals by observing and comparing skulls.

     

    Estuary Exploration: This double period class has students walking down the beach to learn about tides, zones, and visiting the largest coastal estuary in Southern California.

     

    Beach Afternoon: A chance for the students to play on the beach and swim in the ocean.  A basic safety orientation is given and certified lifeguards are on duty.

     

    Archery: Students learn how to safely handle and use a bow and arrow.