Disaster Camp

Grades 7th and 8th

What to expect:

Disaster camp is a week-long 1/2 day camp geared toward students who will be entering the seventh and eighth grade in the fall. The camp incorporates computer technology, science, and all types of disasters, as well as individual disaster planning, first aid, CPR and coping strategies. The camp finale will be an earthquake simulation.

Campers will enjoy diverse methods of instruction and learning, including utilization of geographic information systems to learn which natural hazards pose the most significant regional threats. Activities include games in which campers can win disaster preparedness supplies, like a shower in a bag, and making disaster kits that they will take home.

The camp will be led by the Regional Center for Disaster Preparedness Education at Arkansas State University.

There is maximum of 30 students (7th-8th grades) for this camp.

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Schedule of Events:

Monday, July 15:

Registration

Family Group Assignments

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Snack

Personal Disaster Kit Building

Family Disaster Plan

Tuesday, July 16:

Review Game

Bad Guys of Disaster

Coping with Fear

Snack

Food Safety in Disasters

Team Building Exercise

Wednesday, July 17:

Review Game

First Aid and CPR

Skull & Crossbones Time

Snack

HAZMAT/ Decon (Waterday)

EMS

Thursday, July 18:

Review Game

Geographic Information Systems

Natural Disasters

Storm Tracker Weatherstation

Programming Weather Radios

Friday, July 19:

Earthquake Simulation

Graduation Ceremony- 5 to 6 p.m. (Parents and family are invited)

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What to Bring:

-Comfortable shoes

-Tennis shoes or boots (no sandals)

-Personal technology (iPad, laptops, cell phone), if desired

-Sunscreen

-Inquisitive mind

-Cooperative spirit

-Emergency medications (such as Epi-pen, inhalers, etc.)

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Payment Information:

Payment must be made by check or credit/debit to the cashier's office. They will provide you with a receipt. A copy of the receipt must accompany the registration form. You can make the payment in person at the Reng Student center, 2nd floor. Or you can mail the paymeny to:

Cashier's Office 

 Arkansas State University- Jonesboro

P.O. Box 2640

State University, AR 72467

*Make checks payable to: ASU-CNHP. On the memo line, please note: #132001-258101

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 Registration:

Fax the completed registration form and a copy of your receipt to (870) 972-2954 or send by mail to:

Disaster Camp

College of Nursing and Health Professions

P.O. Box 910

State University, AR 72467

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Cost:

Cost are as follows:

Single Participant- $75

Two Participants (same family) - $125

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For more information, please contact Skyla Talle at 870-680-8286 or by email at stalley@astate.edu.

Registration deadline is June 1, 2013

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Note:

Certain risks of personal physical injury, property damage or other losses exist with respect to participation in camps/clinics/workshops, etc. at ASUJ. Participants must assume all risks of any such personal injuries, property damages, or other losses that participant may sustain as a result of participation in said events. Arkansas State University does not assume responsibility for payment of ambulance services, emergency room fees, prescriptions, or any other medical treatment.

This activity is a non-academic, non-degree seeking workshop offered as a community outreach initiative and is not affiliated with the university’s degree credit programs.