Outdoor and Environmental Education → Information for Parents
Parent Information for Grade 6 Residential Program
The Grade 6 residential program is part of the MCPS curriculum and fulfills state and local requirements in a variety of curriculum areas, including science, social studies, and environmental literacy. Therefore, it is an expectation that all 6th-grade students will participate in the program. No child should miss this opportunity due to financial need, learning differences, or other unique circumstances. MCPS is committed to providing the support needed for all 6th graders to have a successful and enjoyable outdoor education experience.
Each middle school is assigned dates and a site for its grade six outdoor environmental education program and each school creates its own instructional schedule, including classes and activities. Questions about program dates, specific scheduling details, costs, and volunteer opportunities can be directed to the school.
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Permission Forms
Permission Forms (link to MCPS Forms website)
This form is available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Amharic.
Additional Resources
- Medication Form
- Packing List
- Video - Outdoor Education Overview (youtube)
- Open House Google Slides (Spring 2023) English Spanish
- Site Information (Maps for each site)
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Menus(as of Fall 2022)
- Smith Center Menu
- Carbohydrate Count Menu for Smith Center
- More specific info for the Smith Center only can be found on the MCPS Food Services website
- Skycroft Menu
- Camp Letts Menu
Contact your school organizer if you have any questions or concerns including dietary issues. The school, in collaboration with the OEEP office, will work with parents/guardians on accommodations for students with special diets.
Chaperone Information (For ALL Adult Chaperones)
All potential chaperones (not MCPS high school students) must do the following to volunteer in MCPS:
- Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check processes including a Child Protective Services Background Check (must be typed and notarized)
- Complete the Online Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Training via their myMCPS Classroom/Canvas account
- COVID-19 Vaccination Attestation: MCPS is asking for a pdf copy of the chaperone’s vaccination certificate in order to upload it to the Child Abuse and Neglect module. You can download a copy from Maryland MyIR (directions for completing this process are located in this support guide). As an alternative, you may also upload a copy of one of the following: