6th Grade Camp St. Croix

YMCA Camp St. Croix 

Sept. 16 - 18, 2026

CAMP OVERVIEW:

On September 16, Carondelet's 6th graders will head to Camp St. Croix for a 3-day team-building retreat. The program is designed to promote and develop environmental awareness and responsibility through academic, social, community, and outdoor education experiences. The camp, just south of Hudson, Wisconsin, is an annual event for Carondelet 6th graders.        

Camp St. Croix Program Brochure>>

For more information or to chaperone, please contact Connie Weingartz, Middle School Academic Dean.
 
DEPARTURE TIME: 8:30 AM
Please be at the school by 8:15 AM on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The bus will depart shortly thereafter.

DAILY SCHEDULE
Students and parent chaperones will be assigned to a study group upon arrival. Each group will also be assigned a camp counselor that will lead group activities.

The day starts with 8:00 AM breakfast, followed by a day of activities, group lunch, and dinner. Lights out is at 10 PM each night.

CABIN ASSIGNMENTS
Students will be assigned a cabin upon arrival to camp. There will be two or more parent chaperones assigned to each cabin.

MEALS AT CAMP
While you are at Camp St. Croix, you’ll eat delicious home-cooked meals three times a day. In addition, you’ll sometimes have snacks (provided) with your study group.

MONEY
Students do not need to bring money to camp, unless they are interested in purchasing a souvenir. Camp St. Croix has T-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles, and a few other logo items for sale.  

MEDICINE
Please store medicines in a labeled bag. Give all medicines/instructions to Ms. Koelpien.

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP 
The following items MAY NOT be brought on the bus or to camp.

• Cell phone, CD Players, iPods, iPads, MP3s (STUDENT IPADS SHOULD ALSO BE LEFT AT HOME)
• Pocket Knives
• TV’s, Radios, Handhelds
• Computer Games

FOOD, GUM, AND SNACKS
No food, candy, gum, or soft drinks are permitted on the bus or at Camp St. Croix, so please leave them at home.

PICK-UP TIME 
We expect to arrive back to school around 3:30 PM on Friday, September 18. Parents should plan on picking up their student at this time.

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PACKING LIST:

The following is a list of items that you may consider bringing to camp. Please be sure that ALL belongings have your name or initials on them; this will assist in returning them if they are lost and found. We hold programs and activities outdoors during all seasons and all types of weather, including rain, snow, mud, etc.

Students may bring one duffel bag in addition to their sleeping bag/pillow.

Day Groups:
[ ] Boots if hiking (waterproof)—Note: Tight boots cause cold feet!
[ ] Hat (if needed)
[ ] Jacket
[ ] Jeans
[ ] Shoes (close-toed for Team Building)
[ ] Extra Socks
[ ] Travel/Coffee Mug (Adults Only)
[ ] Water Bottle
 
All Seasons:
[ ] Boots (waterproof) Note: Tight boots cause cold feet!
[ ] Hat (if needed)
[ ] Jacket
[ ] Jeans
[ ] Journal, Pencils
[ ] Pajamas
[ ] Rain Poncho / Rain Coat
[ ] Shirts (long and short sleeve)
[ ] Shorts (if warm enough)
[ ] Shoes (2 pairs – close-toed for Team Building)
[ ] Socks
[ ] Sweater
[ ] Underwear
[ ] Travel/Coffee Mug (Adults Only)
[ ] Water Bottle
 
Sleeping Gear (this in addition to the one duffel bag)
[ ] Pillow
[ ] Sleeping Bag
[ ] or bedding for a twin-size bed
 
Optional Items:
[ ] Binoculars
[ ] Day Pack or Waist Pack
[ ] Flashlight
[ ] Insect Repellant
[ ] Sunglasses
[ ] Sunscreen
 
Personal Items:
[ ] Comb / Brush
[ ] Deodorant
[ ] Hair Ties
[ ] Shampoo
[ ] Soap
[ ] Toothbrush / Toothpaste
[ ] Towel and Washcloth
 
Please Leave at Home:
_ Candy, Food, Gum, Pop, Snacks
_ CD / Music Players
_ Curling Irons / Hair Dryers
_ Electronic Games
_ Fireworks
_ Knives/Hatchets/Guns
_ Weapons of any kind
_ Pets
_ Radios / TVs
_ Anything else not allowed at school
_ Personal sports equipment