How does Project Worth work?

How does Project Worth Fit into my classroom?

How long is a typical Project Worth program?

How many students in a Family Group?

When do I need to get my paperwork in?

What is my role as the Lead Teacher and/or Lead contact?

What should we pack?

When do we eat?  What do we eat?

What are the cabins like?

What kind of training does your staff receive?

How does Project Worth work?

Students are placed, typically by their teachers, into smaller activity groups called Family Groups.  This group will participate in all classes together while journeying through the Project Worth program.  They will also have one Camp Greenville staff person who will work with them throughout their experience.  This provides a great opportunity for connections between activities to be made as well as allowing for continuity between activities for the Family Groups.   There are also times when all Family Groups may come together either at meals or during evening programs.  To read more click here.

How does Project Worth fit into what I am doing in my classroom?

The ability to work well within a group and the need for effective communication are important life skill.  Many times young people’s lives are dominated by cynicism and reluctance to take part in any group outside of their usual circle of friends.  The Project Worth program challenges students to begin to break down these barriers and work with others in a productive and positive way.  It also provides a safe environment where students are encouraged to challenge themselves as an individual and as a group. The end goal is that through the various classes they participate in students will gain skills that can be useful back in there classrooms throughout the year and beyond. 

How long is a typical Project Worth program?

A Three day/Two night stay is the length of a typical Project Worth program.  However everything from single day programs to full week long stays are not uncommon.

How many students in a family group?

There are typically 8-12 students per family group.  This is mostly staff dependent.

When do I need to get my paperwork in?

Here is a time line to help know when your paperwork is due:

8 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE TRIP

Return your Program Agreement along with your trip deposit.

6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE TRIP

Return your Group Information Sheet and Activity Selection Sheet.

2 WEEK PRIOR TO THE TRIP

Update the Project Worth Coordinator about any:

• Medical concerns
• Allergies
• Birthdays that will be celebrated at camp
• Most accurate number of participants attending (student and adult)

ARRIVAL DAY AT CAMP

Bring all completed student and adult health forms.

Bring remainder of the balance due for the trip.

What is my role as the Lead Teacher and/or Lead Contact?

Your role as the Lead Teacher/Contact person is a busy one.  However you are the one person who has the potential to have the most impact on the trip.  You will be in direct contact with the Project Worth Coordinator from the first stages of the planning, up until the group arrives, all the way through until the group departs for home.  Handling of all paperwork is a crucial job for this individual.  This includes the paperwork that is sent back to camp (Program Agreement, Group Information  sheet, and Activity Selection sheet) as well as the Medical and Consent forms that are sent home with students to be filled out by their parent or guardian.

Many Teachers either delegate some of this or work as a team with one individual acting as the point person that maintains contact with Camp.

We are on the very top of a mountain, so temperatures are typically about 10 degrees cooler here than on the bottom of the mountain in Greenville, SC.  We also have more wind.  Click here for current weather conditions.

What should we pack?

Click here to see a suggested packing list for a 3 day/2 night trip.  Remember that it is best to bring plenty of layers to wear as the temperature can vary greatly from morning to afternoon.  For day trips bring layers to wear (sweatshirts, raincoat, etc...), and a water bottle.

When do we eat?  And what do we eat?

Meals are served regularly at 8:00 am for breakfast, 12:30 pm for lunch and 6:00 pm for dinner.  This may vary slightly for the needs of different groups.  Breakfasts consist of hot items like biscuits with bacon and eggs, or pancakes with sausage, as well as a variety of cold cereals and whole fruit like apples and oranges.  Lunches vary from deli sandwiches, to burritos, to pizza and are always served with a large salad bar with sliced fruit.  Supper consists of a hot dish like spaghetti or turkey and mashed potatoes along with a smaller salad bar available and of course dessert! Water, milk, and soymilk are available at all meals as well as some sort of juice, typically orange juice at breakfast, and lemonade or fruit punch at lunch and supper.  There is hot coffee and tea as well as sweet tea available for adults.

What are the cabins like?

All cabins for school groups (referred to as our Ridgetop and Lakeside cabins) are winterized with bathrooms and showers inside.  The cabins are equipped with sturdy built-in bunk beds and a drawer or shelf for storage.  Participants do need to provide their own bed linens, pillow and towels.

What kind of training does your staff receive? 

Trained in child abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid and epinephrine cert, many also hold higher levels of first aid such as a Wilderness First Responder certification.  Most of our program instructors have college degrees and prior experience working either in the outdoor education field or with children and youth.  At the beginning of each fall and spring season we hold a two week staff training that includes instruction in teaching each of our classes as well as in depth training with the adventure activities such as climbing and high ropes.  Every February our staff participates in the annual PEAK conference at camp Greenville providing further training from a variety of experts within the field.  We also hold in-services throughout the year and encourage staff attendance at trainings held at other professional institutions.