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6th Grade Camp

6th Grade Outdoor School 2026-2027

March 1, 2027

Cost $495.00


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6th Grade Camp Cuyamaca Information

 

CAMP INFORMATION NIGHT:

This year D39C will hold a camp information night where parents can review information for camp, fill out forms, and submit payment all in one evening. Camp Information Night will be held in the Showcase on January 7, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.

 

REMINDER:

ALL camp payments and forms (including Dr. signed medical forms) are due no later than Monday, February 1, 2027 - no late exceptions will be made. If you are in need of additional copies of the forms, please contact your homeroom LED. Any forms or money collected after the Camp Information Night will be collected through your students' homeroom LED.


Cuyamaca Outdoor School (COS)

Cuyamaca Outdoor School (COS), also known as 6th Grade Camp, has connected more than one million students with science and nature since 1946. 6th Grade Camp is an annual tradition for students at Design39Campus. Students, along with their teachers, attend a 5-day camp where they learn about science in nature. Our school’s 6th grade students have the opportunity to attend Cuyamaca Outdoor School the week of March 1-5, 2027.

Requirements that must be completed by families before Monday, February 1, 2027:
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Student Registration and Health form (pink):
​​This form must be completed, signed, and returned to your child’s homeroom LED no later than Monday, February 1, 2027 along with payment of $495.00 cash or by check payable to “PUSD”.  In the memo line, please clearly print your student’s first and last name. (All returned checks are subject to a $20 return fee.)

Camp Information:
Please visit the COS website if you have questions. Your questions may be easily answered in the FAQs section.

Camp Forms (English):
 

 

 Formularios de campamento (Español):

 

 

STUDENTS NEEDING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:
If your student has any health or medical issues, it is imperative that they are indicated on the front of the pink Registration Form. If you plan to send any medication that is not listed on the back of the Registration Form under “Non-Prescription Medication Available on an “As-Needed Basis”, you will need to complete a Medical Authorization Form.  This includes vitamins, homeopathic medications, over-the-counter medications and prescription medications. All medication forms must be signed by both you and a doctor from the United States and provided to our Wellness Center NO LATER than Monday, February 1, 2027.  The actual medications must be in their original containers and are due to the Wellness Center on Monday, February 1, 2027. If you have any questions regarding medical/medication forms, please contact D39C Health Tech, Matt Hartnett at [email protected] or your LED.

Special Dietary Requests/Needs
Any student who requires special meals and/or meal accommodations (except vegetarians and vegans) must complete the Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations form. Parents may contact the camp directly via email at [email protected] or the Child Nutrition Supervisor; Kim McAlexander at (760) 307-1614 to discuss meal plans.  

 

Health Services FAQ 

Special Dietary Needs and Allergies FAQ 

 

Week of Camp Procedures:

DROP OFF for Camp:

  • Luggage drop-off: Begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2027 - Luggage may be dropped at the luggage truck in the bus loop circle at D39C. Clearly mark all luggage with Student’s Name (duct tape or masking tape work well).
    Please refer to the Student Packing List (link above under “Forms”)
  • Student drop off:  Students may be dropped off between 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. on Monday, March 1,2027. 

RETURN from Camp: 

  • Students will be returning to Design39Campus on Friday, March 5 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Prescription medication needing to be picked up must be signed for by an adult in the Wellness Center upon your student’s return.

 

 ** Parents or Guardians MUST pick up students at this time. – There will be no additional class time for students on Friday, March 5, 2027 once students have returned from camp.**

 

Cuyamaca Outdoor School (COS)
Camp Scholarship Information - Please contact [email protected] if there is a need for a scholarship for your student to attend outdoor education school.

 

Students that require a daily prescription medication that cannot be dropped off early on February 1, will be accepted between February 22-26. These prescription medications must be dropped off to the Wellness Center by an adult and with the proper forms. Please contact Matt Hartnett at [email protected] or 858-676-6639 x6508 with questions or concerns.

We appreciate you being diligent in getting all forms, medications, and payments turned in to D39C by the required deadlines.