eco-week experience 2011
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Eco-Week Experience 2011. Pingree Park Campus September 26-28. Learning Objectives. Promote environmental awareness in a natural setting Strengthen the bond between students and teachers Encourage closer student relationships before middle school - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Eco-Week Experience 2011
Pingree Park CampusSeptember 26-28
Learning Objectives• Promote
environmental awareness in a natural setting
• Strengthen the bond between students and teachers
• Encourage closer student relationships before middle school
• Provide opportunities to demonstrate the Learner Profile
Cost of Eco-Week $125• The tuition covers:– Three days and two nights lodging–Meals: dinner Monday-lunch Wednesday– Ecology guides and facilitators– Challenge Ropes Course experience– Full time Registered Nurse on call 24/7– Guided full day hike– Snacks
Lodging and Meals• Lodging– Dormitory accommodations– 6-10 students per room– Separate wings for boys and girls,
communal restrooms• Meals– Cafeteria style meals for breakfast and
dinner, sack lunches– Meat and vegetarian entrée, salad bar– Special diets can be accommodated
Ecology Classes• Stream Ecology• Fire Ecology• Pine Beetle• Tree Identification• Teambuilding• Mountain
Pioneering History• Animal Habitats
Ropes Course
Medications• EVERY prescription and over-the-
counter medication requires a SEPARATE authorized medication form
• This form must be signed by a doctor• Separate form needed for self-
administered medications (asthma/allergies)
• Medications are administered by the Pingree Park Nurse at mealtimes
Packing Hints• Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and
day pack– Clearly labeled with name
• Layered Clothing– Plan for temperature
extremes!• Broken-in shoes with tread– Hiking boots are not
necessary– No Converse or Flip flops
• Leak-proof water bottle
• Important Gear:
Preparing your Child for a Successful Eco-Week
• Begin talking about the trip at home• Come up with strategies to deal with
homesickness• Encourage personal responsibility by
having students organize gear for the trip– However, PLEASE go through the
packing checklist with your child- staff does not bring extra gear!
Packet Due Dates• All forms are due Wednesday,
September 21• Payment is due by Friday, September
23– Discuss any payment concerns/plans
with Mr. Schooler or Mrs. Kietzmann by September 16
Eco-Week: Three days in the mountains, a lifetime of memories!