t he d iscovery c enter parent presentation windermere school – fall 2015
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THE DISCOVERY CENTER
Parent PresentationWindermere School – Fall 2015
HISTORY
1992 Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang
2002 Independent Non-Profit
2007 Began Academic-enriched program
MISSION
•To shape positive attitudes about race and differences
• To reduce the isolation between urban and suburban/rural schools
Diversity Activities
A recent study by the University of Hartford concluded that the
Discovery Center program builds self-reliance, teambuilding, and
social connection, preparing students to live and work in their diverse communities.
STAFF
Certified Teachers
Counselors
Medical Staff
And, of course, varied Windermere Staff on different days and evenings
TYPICAL DAY
Teambuilding
Diversity
Academics
Girls’ cabin “Roskin Lodge”
Boys’ cabin “Boat House”
Morning Aerobics
TYPICAL DAY 3 DAYTIME Monday TIME Tuesday TIME Wednesday
8:30 ArrivalTours
Settle InGroups
8:30BREAKFAST
8:30BREAKFAST
9:1510:30
9:1510:30
SocialStudies
Tower9:1510:45
SciencePredator/Prey
Math LanguageArts
10:3511:50
10:3512:00
Alpha/BetaDiversity 10:50
11:55
KWLTeam Time
12:00LUNCH/RULES
12:00LUNCH/VIDEOStaff Meeting 12:00
LUNCH
1:202:20
Team Time1:202:40
Tower Social Studies DEPARTURE
Language Arts
Math
2:253:45
SocialStudies
Tower 2:453:45
SnackTeam/Time
MathLanguage Arts 3:50
4:45
NatureWalk
3:50 4:00Snack 4:50
5:55Free
Choice
4:05 5:25
Social Studies Tower
6:00
DINNER
Math LanguageArts
5:306:00
Dot Diversity
6:00 DINNER
7:00 Camp-Fire 7:00 Night Hike
REGISTRATION FORMS
HOW DO WE RAISE THE FUNDS FOR YOUR CHILD?
The Discovery Center Funding Sources
FoundationsGovernmentFeesMFWTCorporationsIndividuals
Individuals: Parents & Friends
55%
3%
18%
14%
6%
14%
4%
FOR: Community members, Parents, Teachers, Friends & School Administrators
WHERE: YMCA Camp Woodstock 42 Camp Rd
Woodstock, CT, 06282
PROGRAM FOR THE DAY:Tour the camp & learn about the program,Preview our curriculum, meet staff & ask questions.Diversity Activities (optional)
You’re Invited...
to The Discovery Center’s Fall 2015 Open Houses
DATES: September 7
3:00pm-5:00pm
October 42:00pm-4:00pm
October 182:00pm-4:00pm
Light refreshments will be served.Please RSVP to Kelly Hunter-Sams at (860) 284-9489 or email:
Hope to see you there!