Table of Contents

Introduction:

A. Nopiming Provincial Park

B. Transportation

C. Route Description

D. Our Leaders

E. Student Requirements

F. Parent Requirements

G. Safety Precautions

H. Emergency Telephone Numbers

I. Itinerary

Attachments:

Medical Form Consent Form Supply List Canoe Trip Meeting Dates

Canoe Trip 2017 - “Entrance to the Wilderness” "Entrance to the Wilderness," - that's exactly what Nopiming means in the Anishinabe language. The entrance road leads to miles of shield country, which is scattered with hundreds of crystal clear lakes that are rimmed by granite rock and sheltered by stands of black spruce, birch and poplar. Take to the waterways which have carried canoes since the time of the voyageurs and the Aboriginal peoples. Now the only residents of the area are moose, bear, woodland caribou and bald eagles. Discover why anglers have made this park a tradition - they were first lured by the northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, and then drawn back time and time again by the wilds of Nopiming.

(Excerpt from Nopiming Provincial Park Website)

A. Nopiming Provincial Park - Directions From Winnipeg we will take the perimeter going North to Hwy 59. We will continue on Hwy 59 North and turn East on Hwy 317. Go north on Hwy 11 to Lac du Bonnet. At Lac du Bonnet take Hwy 313 east to Hwy 315. Go north on Hwy 315 to park entrance. Once in park take Hwy 314 to trailhead. There is a clearly marked ‘Seagrim Lake Canoe Route’ sign on Hwy 314. The parking lot is adjacent to Hwy 314.

B. Transportation We will be traveling to the canoe route staging area with four vehicles. One vehicle will be a 5 passenger Jeep that will carry our gear and pull a canoe trailer. The second, will be a 5 passenger truck that will be pulling a divisional canoe trailer. The other two vehicles will be 7 passenger mini-vans. The two vans will be rented from Eastern Chrysler and driven by the teachers.

C. Route Description

A computer-generated map of the Seagrim Lake area has been included. Please refer to the maps when reviewing the route description. The staging area is located directly adjacent to Hwy 314. The decision on where to camp will depend on factors such as weather, time, and group morale. We may use either camp A or B, as they are the most accessible with a large group. Camp A and B are approximately 3 km. from the parking lot and should take approximately 2-3 hours to reach them. On Day 2 we will do a day trip from camps A or B to Elton Lake for the afternoon. We will return to base camp for dinner on Day 2. On Day 3 we will re-trace our Day 1 path back towards the parking lot.

Route Map

Campsite A & B

D. TRIP LEADERS Mr. Lucas Vanden Berg

o Physical Education Teacher o 40 Hour Wilderness First Aid certification (16hr Re-certification - 2015) o Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification o Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem Course o Many years of canoeing, camping and backcountry experience o Familiarity with the Seagrim Lake Route

Ms. Jennifer Heidman o Physical Education Teacher o Experienced backcountry trip leader o Red Cross CPR First Aid Certification o Bronze Cross Life Guarding Certificate o Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem Course o Familiarity with the Seagrim Lake Route

Mr. Clark Forsyth

o Industrial Arts Teacher o Experience as a supervisor on previous school overnight trips o Familiarity with the Seagrim Lake Route

Ms. Anne Folkers

o Grade 8 teacher o Experience as a supervisor on previous school overnight trips. o Familiarity with the Seagrim Lake Route

E. STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete all of the canoe safety and related (camping)

skills – taught during Outdoor Pursuits and on our practice paddle before the trip

Physical Health and Fitness: o medical information sheet must be filled out and returned o refer to attached checklists for physical requirements o permission slip must be returned to school

Students will conduct themselves in an appropriate, respectful and safe manner. Failure to do so will result in removal from the trip at the student’s/parent’s expense.

Students will be required to attend an orientation evening with their parents on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:00p.m. in the theatre and all subsequent trip meetings.

F. PARENT REQUIREMENTS

Complete all the necessary consent/medical forms.

Arrange for payment ($225.00 payable to Arthur Day Middle School). If a student is suspended by the school from this point forward, or chooses not to attend the trip after Friday, May 19, or there will be no refunding of trip fees.

Make arrangements to acquire supplies needed by student.

Arrange for return transportation (at own expense) of son/daughter in the event that the behavior of their son/daughter jeopardizes the safety of others and they need to be removed from the trip.

Parents will be required to attend an orientation evening on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:00p.m.

G. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Approval must be received by principal and superintendent’s department

Safety assessment of route has been completed by Mr. Vanden Berg in previous trips (lake conditions, campsites, portages have been checked for suitability)

Trip leaders will be carrying an inReach (GPS signal device) that can be used to communicate emergencies

Copies of the route, names and medical numbers will be carried on the trip and also left with the school principal

Group will register and leave trip plan with the Nopiming Provincial Park (Manitoba Conservation)

Group will register and leave trip plan with the R.C.M.P. – Lac du Bonnet office

First aid kit will be carried on the trip

Students will be paired according to paddling ability

PFD’s will be worn at all times when on or near the water. (paddling, fishing, bathing, swimming etc.)

Canoes in the group will travel close together, with a supervisor in the lead canoe and a supervisor in the last canoe.

In the event of a major illness or injury, qualified first aid leaders will be on the trip and phone contact can be made to have the ill party flown out (if necessary)

In the event of minor illness or injury we will have canoes that will be carrying 3 people in order to allow the ill/injured person to rest.

Our vehicles will stay at the canoe route entrance which is only a few hours from the furthest point on our trip.

H. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

Lac du Bonnet- Conservation 345-1400 RCMP – Lac du Bonnet 345-6311 RCMP - Emergency Only 345-8685 Pinawa Hospital 753-2334

I. CANOE TRIP ITINERARY

Date Time (approx.) Activity

Day 1 7:00 a.m. Arrive at A.D.M.S.

8:00 a.m. Depart for Nopiming Prov. Park

11:30 a.m. Arrive at Seagrim Lake Canoe Route Staging Area

11:30-12:00 p.m. Eat bagged lunch

12:00 p.m. Depart for Camp A & B

4:00 p.m. Arrive at Camp, make camp

6:00 p.m. Supper

8:00 p.m. Evening Activity (T.B.A.)

9:00 p.m. Mug-up & Campfire

Day 2 8:00 a.m. Breakfast

10:00 a.m. Break camp, depart for Camp C & Seagrim Lake

12:00 p.m. Arrive at Camp C, make lunch

1:00 p.m.

Return to Camp A & B, Afternoon Activity (Canoe Skills Challenge / Fishing)

5:00 p.m. Supper

7:00 p.m. Evening Activity (T.B.A.)

9:00 p.m. Mug-Up & Campfire

Day 3 7:00 a.m. Breakfast, break camp

10:00 a.m. Arrive at parking lot

11:30 a.m. Lac du Bonnet lunch stop

3:00 p.m. Arrive at A.D.M.S.

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Post-trip clean-up etc.

Arthur Day Canoe Trip

Supply List

The school will provide the following items.

Canoe Paddle PFD Whistle Throw

line

Tent Stoves Pots Cooking

Utensils

Fishing Rods Fishing Tackle Sleeping Pad Bailer Food & Snacks

The following items need to be provided by the student. Plate (not disposable)

Cup (not disposable) Bowl (not disposable) Knife, fork, spoon Mesh carry bag

(can be shared ) Reusable 1L

water bottle

Toothbrush Toothpaste

(can be shared)

Biodegradable soap (can be shared)

Beach Towel Flashlight (batteries) Sunglasses

4-5 large zip lock bags 4-5 large garbage bags Sunscreen (can be shared)

Insect repellant (can be shared)

Fishing gear (optional)

Sleeping Bag Toilet Paper

Clothing Rainwear (Rain Jacket & Pant) 2 pair of Pants (synthetic if possible) Long-Sleeved shirt 2 T-shirts Hat 2 Pairs of Shorts Undergarments

3 Pairs of Socks Fleece/Sweater/sweatshirt 2 Pairs of Footwear (dry & wet) Jacket (can use your raincoat if

suitable in order to save space) Bathing Suit (could double as

shorts to save space) Toque and Mitts

IMPORTANT

Weight is always a factor and space will be limited.

Please be aware of the weight and bulk of your gear.

All students will be required to attend pre-trip sessions during lunch and after school in order to complete their trip preparation. THESE MEETINGS ARE MANDATORY! Failure to attend these sessions may jeopardize an individual’s safety, and therefore if participants fail to attend all of these meetings, they will be excluded from the trip.

Day Date Time Topic Information/Supplies Needed for this Meeting

Wednesday

May 3

6:00-6:30 pm

Parent Meeting for

parents and students

Signed Consent Form Medical Form

Payment (cheque payable to Arthur Day)

Tuesday

May 9

11:30-3:00pm

Practice Paddle & Water Safety @ Concordia Pool

Bring a lunch, 50 cents for a locker, towel, swimsuit, extra clothes

Wednesday

May 17

11:30-12:30pm

Equipment Labelling & Stove Demo

Bring a lunch

Wednesday

May 24

11:30-12:30pm

Equipment Preparation (Tent Set Up & Labelling

Sleeping Pad)

Bring a lunch

Wednesday

May 31

11:30-12:30pm

Portage Exercise & Fishing Organization

Bring a lunch

Tuesday

June 6

4:00-8:00pm

On water canoe training at Harbourview/Kilcona

(corner of Springfield and Lagimodiere on the

service road – look for the canoe trailer)

Need to arrange your own transportation to and from the Park. Bring a bagged lunch/supper and an

extra set of clothes. We paddle

from 4:00-6:00 break for supper, and then paddle from 6:30-7:30.

Wednesday

June 7

11:30-12:30pm

Pre-Packing Meeting

(Finish Packing Items)

Bring a lunch Bring all last minute

questions/concerns about gear/supplies

Thursday

June 15

3:10-5:30pm

Packing Meeting

(Clothing and Food)

All clothes and belongings need to be brought to school with plastic

bags (Ziploc or tough garbage

bags) and we will pack them in their plastic inside the dry bags

Friday June 16 11:30-12:30pm Last minute items Bring in any forgotten items

Monday June 19 7:30 am Depart for Seagrim Lake Eat a good Breakfast and bring a bagged lunch

Thursday June 22 8:00 am Clean-Up / Debrief Bring back any cleaned supplies that belong to the school

Arthur Day Middle School 43 Whitehall Blvd. Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 0Y3 Phone: (204) 958-6522 Fax: (204) 222-4865 Email: arthurday@ad.retsd.mb.ca Web site: www.ad.retsd.mb.ca

Wendy Walder Carla Faria Principal Vice-Principal

PARENTAL INFORMED CONSENT FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Board Responsibilities: The Board will make every reasonable effort through application of its policies and procedures, to provide for thorough preparation and planning and implementation of out of school activities undertaken by its employees, agents and officers.

Informed Consent: Activity Title: Grade 8 Canoe Trip Date of activity: Monday, June 19th, 2017 – Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Name of Student (please print): ____________________________________ I / We, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that certain risks of injury are inherent in the participation in sports, recreational activities and other off-school site programs. These types of injuries may be minor or serious. I / We understand that, in case of emergency medical or hospital services being required by the above-listed participant, and with the understanding that every reasonable effort will be made by the school/hospital to contact me, my signature on this form authorizes the board, through its employees, agents, and officers, (to) secure such medical advice and services as they deem necessary for my child’s health and safety, and that I shall be financially responsible for such advice and services. I / We understand that the Rules and Regulations pertaining to this activity are designed for the safety and protection of participants. I / We acknowledge my right to obtain as much information as I require about this program or activity and associated risks and hazards, including information beyond that provided to me by the school. I / We acknowledge that it is my responsibility to advise the school of any medical and/or health concerns of my child that may affect his/her participation in the stated program or activity. I / We understand that the choice to participate brings with the individual the ASSUMPTION OF RISK which is part of those activities. I / We understand and agree that this is a part of the school program. I / We also understand that as a result of participating in this program that the participant is expected to follow the school procedures and code of conduct and that any deviations from these may result in consequences from the school administration. I / We declare having read and understood the above INFORMED CONSENT AGREEMENT in its entirety and hereby consent to participate being aware of all the foregoing.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date In order for your child to participate in this event, this signed consent form must be received at the school before the event.

Arthur Day Middle School

OUTDOOR PURSUIT HEALTH FORM: Please fill in this record for your son/daughter. It will be on hand at the camp for our immediate referral should an emergency arise. Student’s Name: _________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________ Address: _______________________________________Home Phone: ___________ Name of Parent(s) or Guardian (s) Name of Parent(s) or Guardian (s): ___________________________ ___________________________ Home Phone #: _______________ Home Phone #: _______________ Work Phone #: ________________ Work Phone #: ________________ Cell Phone #: __________________ Cell Phone #: __________________ Emergency Contact Person: _______________________________ Home Phone #: ________________ Work Phone #: ________________ Cell Phone #: __________________ Name of Family Doctor: ___________________________ Phone: ________________ Manitoba Health Insurance Number: _________________ ____________________ 6 digits 9 digits

a) Does your child have any allergies? If so state: _________________________________________________________________

b) Has your child been exposed to any communicable disease? Yes / No _________________________________________________________________

c) Does your child have any nervous habits or fears which might appear during the outdoor education program? If so, please specify.

____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

d) Does your child take prescribed medication? What type and for what reason? ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

e) Please list other medical issues we should know about (recent illness or injuries) ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

f) Is your child’s tetanus vaccine current? Yes / No