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

Video

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!