Overview
The GNG Outing Club will travel to Shenandoah National Park, Virginia over April Vacation for 5 days of hiking and sightseeing. The trip will include 5 nights of camping, day hikes in Shenandoah National Park, and a day trip to Washington D.C.
Shenandoah National Park spans 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern Appalachians. The park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west. Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness.
In the Park, students will camp at Big Meadows Campground. Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park, the Big Meadows Campground is the ideal spot for an outdoors getaway. This expansive campground offers more than 200 campsites, including sites that can accommodate larger groups. Picnic areas are provided, as modern conveniences like flush toilets and showers a comfortable camping experience.
While in Washington D.C. students may visit the World War II memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Washington Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial.
They may also visit the Smithsonian Museum and/or the Holocaust Museum. In the museum they will be allowed to explore the exhibits.
Cost per participant: $500
Cost include travel, food, camping, park passes.
Minimum participants
Open to GNG High School Students
Sign Up due by April 10th.
Please send attached forms and a check (made out the GNGHS) to Todd Mercer at GNG HS by April 3rd
Sunday 4/14 Travel Day
Travel Time 10.5 Hours plus stops for food and gas
Check in, set up camp
Lunch and dinner on the road, students pay for their own
Monday 4/15 Hike Stoney Man 3.5 Mile/2.5 hour
7:30 Breakfast Crew Cooks (pancakes)
8:30 Cleaning crew does dishes
9:30 Pack Lunch
10:00 Depart for hike
5:00 Return from hike
5:30 Dinner Cook and Clean Up
Tuesday 4/16 Hike Hawk’s Bill 2.9 Miles/2 hours
7:30 Breakfast Crew Cooks (pancakes)
8:30 Cleaning crew does dishes
9:30 Pack Lunch
10:00 Depart for hike
5:00 Return
5:30 Dinner Cook and Clean Up
Wednesday 4/17 – DC Explore the National Monuments and Smithsonian in DC.
Travel Time 2 hours 15 minutes
6:30 Breakfast Crew Cooks
7:30 Cleaning Crew does dishes
8:30 Depart for DC
Park at Union Station
Lunch – Students pay for their own
Visit WWII, Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean, Whitehouse, Museum of Natural History
Return to Camp
Pack for Old Rag
Thursday 4/18 – Old Rag Hike or Alternative hike
7:00 am Wake Up/non cook breakfast foods, pack lunch
8:00 Departure
Upon Return Cook last dinner
Prepack for return trip
Friday – 4/19
6:00am Wake/Pack
8:00 Departure
Lunch and Dinner – on the road (students pay for their own)
Itinerary is flexible in nature. Changes may be made based on current weather and trail conditions. In the event an exceedingly poor weather day, we may visit Luray Caverns. Entry free at Luray Caverns is $28.
Outing Club Participation Agreement
PARTICIPANT RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
I understand that participation in the outing club, the outing club involves inherent risks and dangers, including hazards associated with recreation in an outdoor environment that may include extreme heat, cold or altitude or uneven terrain, and participating in outdoor areas that are remote and, as in all outdoor activities, can be inherently dangerous. I understand that such activities are often physically and emotionally demanding. I further understand that I will be participating with others under circumstances where accidents, mistakes or other circumstances may result in injury to me.
To enable MSAD #15 to offer such programs:
- I accept and assume the risk of bodily injury, death or property damage occurring while participating in the above activities from these and other risks and dangers. I voluntarily choose to participate in the activities notwithstanding such risks and dangers, I understand that I can cease participation at any time, and I accept full and sole responsibility for doing so.
- I, for myself and my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby release and discharge MSAD #15, their respective agents, employees, officers, directors, volunteers and successors and assigns (hereinafter referred to individually or collectively as “Releasees”) from any liability or causes of action whatever arising from, or on account of, property damage, economic loss, personal injury or death, related to my participation in the activities, including, without limitation, any liability or causes of action based on, asserting, or caused by, the negligence of Releasees or of other persons, for breach of contract or liability asserted on any other ground.
3. I further hereby covenant not to sue and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any liability or causes of action whatever arising from property damage, economic loss, personal injury or death, related to my participation in the activities, including, without limitation, any liability or causes of action based on, asserting, or caused by, the negligence of Releasees or of other persons.
4. I authorize for my child’s name and/or picture to be published in the news media, the MSAD 15 web page/School Messenger.
Outing Club Participation Agreement
PARTICIPANT RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
This Release and Indemnity Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maine and binding on me and on my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives. If any provision herein is invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, that shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
CAREFULLY READ BEFORE SIGNING
Participant’s Signature and Date: Participant’s Printed Name:
Parent/Guardian’s Signature and Date: Parent/Guardian’s Printed Name:
SAD #15 Outing Club
Health Profile & Emergency Information Form
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Student Name__________________ _____ ________ ___
Parent Name_ _______________________________ Address___________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________ Parent Email__________________________
Year in School____________ Age _____Birth Date__________Height_____Weight__
Family Doctor’s Name______________________________________ __
Doctor’s Phone____ ________________ Address___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ Insurance Company ___________________ _____
Insurance Co Phone____________________________ _____ Address____________________________________________________________________________ ______
Name of Parent/Guardian on insurance policy___________________________ _
Policy #____________________________________
Group #____________________________________
Medic Alert Number (if applicable)________________________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Please provide at least two contacts
First Emergency Contact Person: .
Relationship to student: .
Phone number: Cell Phone: .
Second Emergency Contact Person: .
Relationship to student: .
Phone number: Cell Phone: .
- Please circle if your child has any of the following:
Migraine Epilepsy Asthma
Diabetes Travel sickness Seizures of any type
Chronic nose bleeds Heart condition Dizzy spells
Color blindness Other (please specify)
- Is your child currently taking medication(s)? Yes_____ No _____
If Yes, please state Ailment(s)____________________________________________
Name of medication(s) ________________________________________________
Dosage and time(s) to be taken ___________________________________________
Other treatment _____________________________________________________
- Has your child had any major injuries (breaks or strains) or illness in the last six months that may limit full participation in any activities? Yes ____ No_____
If Yes, please state the injury or illness ______________________________________________________
- Is your child allergic to anything? Yes ____ No_____
Please specify:
What treatments are required? __
- When was your child’s last tetanus shot? (date) _____/_____/_____
- Please outline any dietary requirements or restrictions: _ __ _____________________ ___________
- Which of the following over-the-counter medications may be given to your child for the following symptoms: (please check)
____ Tylenol (for pain not associated with dehydration)
____ Benadryl (for minor allergic reactions)
____ Imodium (for diarrhea)
- To the best of your knowledge, has your child been in contact with any contagious or infectious diseases in the last four weeks? Yes _____ No ______
If yes, please give brief details __ ___________ ______________________________________ _______
- Is there any information the staff should know to ensure the physical and emotional safety of your child? Yes ____ No _____
If yes, please state or attach the information ______________________________________________ ___
I will inform the school as soon as possible of any changes in the medical or other circumstances between now and the commencement of the trip. In the case of an emergency, I agree to my child receiving any emergency medical treatment as considered necessary by the medical authorities present.
Child Name__________ ___
Printed Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________ ___
Signed Parent/Guardian Name___________ ________________
Date ____/_____/_____