Camp Killoqua: 5th Grade Camp
Jefferson 5th Graders will have the opportunity to attend overnight camp at Camp Killoqua in May 2026! Our 5th Grade teaching team is dedicated to having an outdoor education experience each spring.
The Outdoor Education Program at Camp Killoqua encourages students to become ecologically literate, responsible citizens, in an experiential learning environment. The program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to promote the appreciation of our natural surroundings and the values of community living. Our aim is to teach students the concepts of sustainability and interdependency outside of the classroom walls.
In addition Camp Killoqua’s Outdoor Education Program addresses and meets The Framework for Environmental Education in Washington State, produced by the Washington State Office for Environmental Education.
Jefferson PTA offers a variety of opportunities for the 5th Grade Fundraising Committee to raises funds to cover the cost of camp. Throught their hard work, the cost of camp is greatly reduced for every 5th grader each year. 5th Grade Fundraising sales concessions at PTA events, manages a Deck the Halls winter decor sale, offers discounted Brown Bear Car Wash certificates for purchases, and sets up many more opportunites for the Charger Community to come together, have fun, and ensure camp is affordable for everyone.
The Outdoor Education Program at Camp Killoqua encourages students to become ecologically literate, responsible citizens, in an experiential learning environment. The program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to promote the appreciation of our natural surroundings and the values of community living. Our aim is to teach students the concepts of sustainability and interdependency outside of the classroom walls.
- To help students understand and experience the relationship between themselves and the natural environment.
- To increase student knowledge of ecological concepts.
- To foster a spirit of community and responsibility for the earth.
- To give students the opportunity to cooperate in problem solving and decision making tasks.
- To encourage students to actively participate in outdoor activities.
In addition Camp Killoqua’s Outdoor Education Program addresses and meets The Framework for Environmental Education in Washington State, produced by the Washington State Office for Environmental Education.
Jefferson PTA offers a variety of opportunities for the 5th Grade Fundraising Committee to raises funds to cover the cost of camp. Throught their hard work, the cost of camp is greatly reduced for every 5th grader each year. 5th Grade Fundraising sales concessions at PTA events, manages a Deck the Halls winter decor sale, offers discounted Brown Bear Car Wash certificates for purchases, and sets up many more opportunites for the Charger Community to come together, have fun, and ensure camp is affordable for everyone.
Camp Fundraising Opportunities
5th Grade Fundraising is hosting Jefferson Night Out at Coastal Realm Gymnastics! The event is Friday, March 20th, 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Chargers and their siblings ages 4 to 15 are welcome. The fee is $10.00 per child attending the event.
All Chargers and their siblings attending must have a waiver on file to attend. Waivers can be filled out in advance using this link. Parents may drop kids off and pick them back up promptly at 8:30pm.
All Chargers and their siblings attending must have a waiver on file to attend. Waivers can be filled out in advance using this link. Parents may drop kids off and pick them back up promptly at 8:30pm.
5th Grade Fundraising is hosting Jefferson Night Out at the AquaSox! The AquaSox are playing the Tri-Cities Dust Devils at Funko Field on Saturday April 11th, 2026 at 7:05pm. Grab your family, call your friends, and join the Charger community at the ball game! Each ticket is $13. Ticket sales close at 9:00pm on Tuesday March 31st. Physical tickets will need to be picked up from Jefferson Elementary School prior to Spring Break (no later than Friday April 3rd).
Each certificate is good for one Beary Good Wash from Brown Bear Car Wash.
Interested in donating to 5th Grade Fundraising?
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The link on this page allows Charger supporters to donate directly to 5th Grade Fundraising. All donations are used only for sending Jefferson Chargers to 5th grade camp each year.
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FAQ
Who can I email for more Information? When is 5th Grade Camp and what is the cost?
- May 2026
- Without any fundraising, camp would cost each student roughly $275.00, but with fundraising we can get the cost as low as $50 per student
- 5th Grade Students at Jefferson Elementary School
- 5th Grade Teachers & Support Staff
- Parent Chaperones
- Outdoor education provides a common sense way to provide students with responsibility, autonomy, physical activity in a natural environment that promotes overall physical and mental well being as well as being an optimal learning environment.
- Provides students with new experiences to work in a cooperative environment with peers and trusted adults.
- Increases their knowledge of ecology and how the world works.
- Learn more about Camp Killoqua's outdoor education curriculum including the daily camp routine.
- Donate money using your credit card below
- Purchase concessions at Jefferson Elementary PTA activities, such as family dances
- Join our Facebook group to help plan fund raising activities.
5th Grade Legacy Projects
Peace Poles - 2018 5th Grade Class
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Jefferson Charger fence art - 2024 5th Grade Class
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Jefferson Charger fence art - 2025 5th Grade Class
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