parent presentation 2010-2011

Why are your children coming to

IslandWood?

IslandWood’s Mission: to provide exceptional learning experiences

and inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship.

“The average seven year-old can identify up to 200 corporate logos but cannot name the type of tree

in front of his or her home.”

- National Environmental Education & Training Foundation

IslandWood is a school designed by and for kids just

like them.

Where is IslandWood?

When they arrive…

Sleeping Lodge

Student Room

Student Bathroom

Rules

Be Respectful

Be Safe

Have Fun

Who will be teaching them at IslandWood?

IslandWood Graduate Students

What will they be doing at IslandWood?

Schedule

8:30 Get ready for Field Study

9:00 Friendship Circle

7:00 Wake Up

7:30 Breakfast

Friendship Circle

Schedule

9:30 Field Study

7:00 Wake Up

7:30 Breakfast

8:30 Get ready for Field Study

9:00 Friendship Circle

Working as a Team

Art & Science

Exploring & Observing

12:00 Lunch

7:00 Wake Up

7:30 Breakfast

8:30 Get ready for Field Study

9:00 Friendship Circle

9:30 Field Study

Schedule

Where will they explore?

Cattail Marsh Charlie’s Bog

Mac’s Pond

Mac’s StreamForest Trails

Blakely Harbor

4:00 Lodge Time

7:00 Wake Up

7:30 Breakfast

8:30 Get ready for Field Study

9:00 Friendship Circle

9:30 Field Study

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Field Study

Schedule

5:00 Dinner

7:00 Wake Up

7:30 Breakfast

8:30 Get ready for Field Study

9:00 Friendship Circle

9:30 Field Study

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Field Study

4:00 Lodge Time

Schedule

Dining Hall

WADECompostAll food waste

LiquidsAny leftover liquid

in your cup

Drink up!

6:00 Lodge Time

7:00 Evening Program

8:15 Reflection in Lodges

9:00 Quiet Time

9:30 Lights Out

7:00 Wake Up

7:30 Breakfast

8:30 Get ready for Field Study

9:00 Friendship Circle

9:30 Field Study

12:00 Lunch

4:00 Lodge Time

5:00 Dinner

Schedule

What should they bring?

Many items can be borrowed

from IslandWood

What to Bring:

Warm Socks

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Warm Layers*

Rain Jacket* & Rain Pants*

Warm Hat* & Gloves*

Backpack*

Water Bottle*

Sleeping Bag/Comforter & Pillow

Towel & Soap

*may be borrowed

…and a great attitude!

What will they take home from IslandWood?

New knowledge, skills & experiences…

…and the desire to make

a difference at home.

“I have a whole different side to me. I also found out I love nature and electronics aren’t what keep

me satisfied.”

“If I really try my hardest I can make a big impact on the world around me”

“I have more brains than I thought.”