teton science schools 2013 summer catalog

EDUCATING FOR A VIBRANT WORLD

EDUCATING FOR A VIBRANT WORLDAn organization grounded in place but without borders.Over the last two decades, TSS has grown dramatically. We now encompass seven strong program areas, each with a proven approach to achieving our mission to connect people, nature and place through education, science and stewardship. The new TSS logo, with its mountain range and braided river, grounds our work in the Tetons while also highlighting our ability to reach students beyond our home.

Science AdventuresDrawing students from across the United States and abroad, these day or overnight field-based, hands-on adventures offer outdoor learning in small group settings.

Summer Academy at Journeys SchoolAcademic enrichment designed to challenge students in math, writing, engineering, language and college preparation.

All programs meet at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools unless specifically noted in description. Look for the following icons to help with your summer selection:

Partnerships with numerous schools and organizations help us provide learning experiences to students of all ages. The support of all those who make this work possible, including those not listed in this catalog, is greatly appreciated. To learn about becoming a partner, please call 307.733.1313.

Best value for weeklongyouth summer science adventures

Middle schoolers,choose your own adventures!

Elementary school adventures based in Eastern Idaho

Extended backcountry journeys originating at the Kelly Campus

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Elementary School

Science Adventures (Grades K–6) ................................................. 3–7

Summer Academy at Journeys School (Grades 3–5) ......................8–9

Middle School

Science Adventures (Grades 7–9) ..............................................10–11

Summer Academy at Journeys School (Grades 6–8) ..................12–13

High School

Science Adventures (Grades 9–12+) ................................................14

Summer Academy at Journeys School (Grades 9–12) .................15–16

Adult & Family

Summer Family ............................................................................... 17

Extended Family ..............................................................................18

Teacher Learning Center ..................................................................19

Teton Science Schools

Faculty & Staff ............................................................................... 20

Campuses ...................................................................................... 21

Registration Information ................................................................ 22

Table of Contents


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Elementary School | Science Adventures

Pre-Kindergarten

TSS Young Naturalist Day CampAges 3–5Spend the day playing, investigating and discovering the world. From the Teton River tributaries to local farms and historic sites, campers will immerse themselves in the natural and cultural landscapes of Teton Valley. Learn group games and songs, read books, tend the garden, care for the farm animals and enjoy the natural playscapes on campus.Weekdays: Jun 24–Aug 16 (Victor, ID)8:30am–4:00pm$45/day, Discount for three or more days per week

Tracker TrainingEntering KindergartenSearch for tracks all around campus and then create your own.5 days: Jun 17–218:30am–4:00pm • $315

Nature ArtEntering KindergartenCreate works of art with materials like leaves, sticks, bark and rocks.5 days: Jun 24–288:30am–4:00pm • $315

Homes & HideawaysEntering KindergartenExamine natural habitats and create forts using natural materials.5 days: Jul 1–5* (Jul 4 optional*)8:30am–4:00pm • $315 / *$280

Kindergarten

Explore nature through structured play and learning on the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools. Participants must be entering Kindergarten and be age 5 by December 31, 2013.

Born to BuildEntering KindergartenMimic nature’s architects by building bridges, dams, boats and tunnels.5 days: Jul 8–128:30am–4:00pm • $315

Mini MammalsEntering KindergartenDiscover the universe of voles, squirrels, chipmunks, badgers and foxes.5 days: Jul 15–198:30am–4:00pm • $315

Incredible InsectsEntering KindergartenDiscover insects’ adaptations and the roles they play in the world.5 days: Jul 22–268:30am–4:00pm • $315

Water WorldEntering KindergartenExplore wild water worlds and the creatures that call them home.5 days: Jul 29–Aug 28:30am–4:00pm • $315

Mega MammalsEntering KindergartenLearn about the habits and adaptations of moose, bears, elk and bison.5 days: Aug 5–98:30am–4:00pm • $315

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Grades 1–2

H2-Oh!Entering Grades 1–2Imagine living your entire life in or near water. What adaptations would you need to survive? Collect critters, observe beaver dams and findtracks while investigating the animals and plants that inhabit our streams, rivers and wetlands.5 days: Jun 17–21, Jul 15–19, Aug 12–168:30am–4:00pm • $315

Call of the WildEntering Grades 1–2Use binoculars, field guides and your senses to explore the habitats of bison, moose, elk and bears. Investigate how these animals eat, sleepand survive in the wild. Create your own field guide to share all your discoveries.5 days: Jun 24–28, Jul 22–268:30am–4:00pm • $315

Master TrackersEntering Grades 1–2Put on your detective hat, grab your magnifying glass and search for clues. Discover the stories animal tracks have to share. Make plaster casts of tracks, identify scat, learn how to look for animal signs and create a tracking mystery.5 days: Jul 1–5 (Jul 4 optional*), Jul 29–Aug 28:30am–4:00pm • $315 / *$280

Trail TrekkersEntering Grades 1–2Follow your curiosity on an adventure exploring the big and small, the near and far. Learn how to navigate using map, compass and GPS. Each day will be a journey on a new trail as you hike around Grand Teton National Park.5 days: Jul 8–12, Aug 5–98:30am–4:00pm • $315

Super Science SamplerEntering Grades 1–2Step on the trails.Uncover the wonders of flight.Photograph magnificent mammals.Explore the world of water. Reveal your artistic talent.Each day is a new and exciting outdoor adventure!5 days: Aug 19–238:30am–4:00pm • $250


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Grades 1–4

Play TeamEntering Grades 1–4Enjoy unstructured play while letting your imagination go wild this summer creating, exploring and building friendships in the outdoors. Days are filled with fort building, water games, hiking and exploration at the Jackson Campus.5 days: Jul 8–12, Jul 15–19, Jul 22–26,Jul 29–Aug 2, Aug 5–98:30am–4:00pm • $199

TSS Active Explorers Day CampEntering Grades 1–4Mon: Navigation and naturalist skillsTue: Wetlands and waterways explorationWed: Growing, harvesting, preparing local foodsThu: Building with natural materialsFri: Cycling explorationsWeekdays: Jun 24–Aug 9 (Victor, ID)8:30am–4:00pm • $45/day,Discount for three or more days per week

Surviving Teton ValleyEntering Grades 1–4Master crucial survival skills: make a fire, build a shelter, prepare food and water, track animals and identify uses for local plants. Each day is anew challenge for survival and fun in the outdoors. Can you hack it?5 days: Aug 12–16 (Victor, ID)8:30am–4:00pm • $200


Grades 3–4

Teton Trail MixEntering Grades 3–4Day one: Scavenger huntDay two: Splashes into water explorationDay three: Trail Olympics that will test your outdoor skillsDay four: You will help change the world through service projectsDay five: Adventure hike5 days: Jun 17–21, Aug 19–238:30am–4:00pm • $250

It’s Not Easy Being GreenEntering Grades 3–4Have you ever helped grow the food you eat? Where does your water come from? Put on a new hat each day as you learn to be a gardener, explorer, nature artist, water tester and recycler.5 days: Jun 24–28, Aug 12–168:30am–4:00pm • $250

Mad Scientists Entering Grades 3–4Have you ever wondered how to turn a bottle into a rocket, build a simple machine or make a tornado? Ask questions, propose hypotheses, develop methods and collect data during a week full of hands-on science.5 days: Jul 1–5* (Jul 4 optional*), Jul 22–268:30am–4:00pm • $315 / *$280

Grades 1–6

Mountain West Science AdventuresEntering Grades 1-6Located throughout the Mountain West, these programs include a resource-focused curriculum designed by TSS in partnership with regional affiliates. Campers will learn about the natural world in their communities through hands-on, outdoor education.5 Days:Rawlins, WY: Jul 15–19Casper, WY: Jul 29–Aug 2, Aug 5–9 • Idaho Falls, ID: Jul 22–26Pocatello, ID: Aug 12–16 • Park City, UT: Jun 10–148:30am–3:30pm • $250


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Grades 3–4

Picasso in the ParkEntering Grades 3–4Splatter, squish, squeeze and spray your way to a messy masterpiece. The possibilities are endless when you let your creativity run wild. Use recycled materials, paint balloons, paper mache and other materials to capture the wonders of Grand Teton National Park.5 days: Jul 8–12, Jul 29–Aug 28:30am–4:00pm • $315

Super Stream TeamEntering Grades 3–4Slip on your water shoes, push up your sleeves and prepare to discover a whole new world at the water’s edge. Collect aquatic insects, lookfor tracks and animal signs along the riverbed and get close to the critters that make their home in the water.5 days: Jul 15–19, Aug 5–98:30am–4:00pm • $315

Grades 5–6

Surviving Jackson HoleEntering Grades 5–6Master crucial survival skills: Make a fire, build a shelter, prepare food and water, track animals and identify uses for local plants. Each day is anew challenge for survival and fun in the outdoors. Can you hack it?5 days: Jun 17–218:30am–4:00pm • $250

Mission: Build It!Entering Grades 5–6Play with construction and demolition using fun tools, materials and teamwork. Pit your creations against the elements and other engineers. Experiment with creative designs and become a master engineer!5 days: Jun 24–28, Aug 19–238:30am–4:00pm • $250

Quake, Rattle and Roll Entering Grades 5–6Earthquakes, avalanches and volcanoes, oh my! Floods, glaciers and fires have played a role in the dynamic landscape of Teton Valley.Search the area for evidence, talk to local experts and enjoy one night of camping.5 days, 1 night: Jun 24–28 (Driggs, ID)8:30am–4:00pm • $280

Earth HeroesEntering Grades 5–6Overgrown trails, invasive species and discarded trash are no match for the Earth Heroes! Team up with your friends, grab a tool and make adifference. Enjoy the opportunity to hike and canoe while serving the community!5 days: Jul 1–5* (Jul 4 optional*)8:30am–4:00pm • $250 / *$220

Elementary School | Science Adventures 6

Grades 5–6

Trails, Tents and CanoesEntering Grades 5–6Get your hands dirty and your feet wet as you hike and paddle through the park. Investigate the animals and plants that inhabit local wa-terways, learn the story of how the lakes were formed and conclude with a night camping at Jackson Lake.5 days, 1 night: Jul 8–12, Jul 29–Aug 28:30am–4:00pm • $350

Trails, Tents and WaterwaysEntering Grades 5–6Lace up your boots and get ready for an exciting week in the wilderness. Discover the animals and plants that live near water, find out what is around the next bend in the trail and wrap up on an overnight camping trip with new friends. 5 days, 1 night: Jul 8–12 (Victor, ID)8:30am–4:00pm • $280

Pics in the ParkEntering Grades 5–6Explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks with a camera. Tell your story of adven-tures among animals, plants, mountain vistas and new friends. Spend two nights camping then return to show off your portfolio to your friends and family.5 days, 2 nights: Jul 15–19, Aug 5–98:30am–4:00pm • $375

Surviving in Jackson HoleEntering Grades 5–6Master crucial survival skills: make a fire, build a shelter, prepare food and water, track animals and identify uses for local plants. Each day is a new challenge for survival. Includes a one night camping adventure. Can you hack it?5 days, 1 night: Jul 22–26, Aug 12–168:30am–4:00pm • $350

Earth HeroesEntering Grades 5–6Overgrown trails, invasive species and discarded trash are no match for the earth heroes! Team up with your friends, grab a tool and make a dif-ference. Celebrate your hard work with a night of roasting s’mores while camping.5 days, 1 night: Aug 12–16 (Victor, ID)8:30am–4:00pm • $280



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Grades 3–5

The Art of MathEntering Grades 3–5Explore the mixture of math’s powerful order and art’s spontaneous freedom. From Leonardo’s perfect Mona Lisa to the endless staircases of M.C. Escher, it doesn’t take a kaleidoscope to see how math and art are always linked. Deconstruct the pyramids through the golden ratio and create Op-Art of your own!5 days: Jul 8–129:00am–12:00pm • $200

Fiction: Short Stories, Novellas and NovelsEntering Grades 3–5The Hemmingways, Updikes and Rowlings of the world all started somewhere! In this fiction-writing workshop, students will first learn how to organize and structure their stories. Whether writing a short-story or a trilogy, this workshop will help young authors learn what it takes tosuccessfully tell their first tales.5 days: Jul 8–121:00pm–4:00pm • $200

Elementary School | Summer Academy at Journeys School

Games: RemixedEntering Grades 3–5Have you ever dreamed of creating your own secret code? Bringing down the house in Las Vegas? Becoming a true victor of “Settlers of Catan”? In Games: Remixed, we will explore both classic and new-age games, learning strategies and tricks to mastering the math behind the fun.5 days: Jul 15–199:00am–12:00pm • $200

Writing Expo!Entering Grades 3–5This workshop is perfect for the talented writer who wants to learn how to write creative non-fiction stories. The course will take a look at two types of expository writing: the persuasive essay and the first-person narrative. Come learn how to make real life as juicy and gripping as even the most fantastical fiction.5 days: Jul 15–191:00pm–4:00pm • $200

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Elementary School | Summer Academy at Journeys School

Grades 3–5

Polygon PlaygroundEntering Grades 3–5Jump-start your understanding of the complex world of geometry. Starting in two dimensions, learn how to distinguish a rhombus from a kite,creating tessellations and tangrams. You will learn how to turn nets into shapes and create your own three-dimensional soccer ball or“truncated icosahedron.”5 days: Jul 22–269:00am–12:00pm • $200

On Beat: Reporting the World!Entering Grades 3–5EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! Explore the world of journalism. Learn how to write a per-suasive and exciting news story based on yourown investigation and interviews. Catchy titles, winning word play… learn all about the secrets of journalism this summer with our week-longintensive writing program.5 days: Jul 22–261:00pm–4:00pm • $200

Rube Goldberg MachinesEntering Grades 3–5A comically involved, complicated invention, contrived to perform a simple operation. Learn how to make even the most basic task anengineering playground. Build a machine that utilizes dominos, a popcorn machine and lots of water balloons. Discover the most unique wayto do the most mundane things.5 days: Jul 29–Aug 29:00am–12:00pm • $200

One Act PlaysEntering Grades 3–5Calling all play-writes and actors! Come spend a week writing and acting in your very own one act play. Write the dialogue, set the scene and perform your story for the class. All participants will play author and actor in this weeklong introduction to play writing.5 days: Jul 29–Aug 21:00pm–4:00pm • $200

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Middle School | Science Adventures

Grades 7–9

Teton eXplorationsFormerly Middle School Field EcologyEntering Grades 7–9Live, camp and adventure through the wildest place in the continental United States. Hike, canoe and backpack through the mountains of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Join students from around the country as you develop your leadership skills and learn about the ecology of the wild. Includes eight nights on campus, three nights backcountry camping and one day in Yellowstone National Park.12 days, 11 nights: Jun 16–27, (Kelly, WY)$1,550

Wild ClubEntering Grades 7–9Looking for something to do with friendsthis summer? Come hang out at the TSS Wild Club every Thursday afternoon. Play games, meet people your own age, enjoy a light dinner and head out for adventures you create. Come with ideas and inspirations, Teton Science Schools helps make them happen.Thursdays: Jun 27, Jul 4, 11, 18, 25,Aug 1, 8, 15, 224:00pm–9:00pm • $45/day

Wild Hiking Entering Grades 7–9Wildlife, mountains, rivers and valleys. Learn various navigation techniques while hiking the best of Grand Teton National Park. Spend the week hanging out with friends and exploring this amaz-ing backyard. TSS will provide gear and outdoor instructors; you help plan each day and bring it to life. Discover new places and build lasting friendships.5 days: Jul 8–128:30am–4:00pm • $250

Women Only Leadership, Volunteering, Explorationand Science (WOLVES)Entering Grades 7–9Join TSS this summer for an eight-day adventure in and around Grand Teton National Park. Discover the roles of women in the outdoors while exploring some of the most amazing natural places on Earth. Gain leadership, naturalist and wilderness skills through rock climbing, backpacking, exploration and conservation service projects while building life-long friendships.8 days, 7 nights: Jul 12–19 • $1,015

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Middle School | Science Adventures

Grades 7–9

Boys in the BackcountryEntering Grades 7–9Join the crew as we work and explore some of the most amazing and rugged terrain in our National Parks. Spend your days learningleadership, wilderness and stewardship skills through climbing, backpacking and conserva-tion stewardship projects in and around GrandTeton and Yellowstone National Parks. Come be a part of our adventure.8 days, 7 nights: Jul 12–19 • $1,015

Wild Water Entering Grades 7–9Glacial lakes, mountain streams and epic rivers provide limitless opportunities. Learn water skills including canoeing and techniques needed to catch illusive trout. Spend the week hanging out with friends and exploring this amazing backyard. TSS will provide gear and outdoorinstructors; you help plan each day and bring it to life. Discover new places in Jackson Hole and build lasting friendships.5 days: Jul 15–198:30am–4:00pm • $250

Wild TechEntering Grades 7–9Use tablets, digital cameras, telemetry, GPS, temperature guns, optics and your own equip-ment to explore Jackson Hole. Become an outdoor tech guru while learning new skills. Use your creativity to design an adventure which takes advantage of awesome outdoor gadgets and teamwork with new friends.5 days: Jul 22–268:30am–4:00pm • $250

Ultimate Grand Teton AdventureEntering Grades 7–9Hike, backpack and explore the hidden treasures of Grand Teton National Park! Join a group of adventuring teens as you learn about alpineecology and climate change. Investigate pika ecology, summit a peak, learn to be a field bi-ologist and spend four days backpacking in theTetons. Join this adventure and be inspired by wildlife and glaciers, build outdoor skills and make new friends.10 days, 9 nights: Aug 9–18 • $1,100


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Middle School | Summer Academy at Journeys School

Grades 6–8

Robot ChallengeEntering Grades 6–8You have two minutes to get all of the balls from the dumpster into your own home-base. READY. SET. GO! True to the nature of robotics competitions, each team will be competing in the same challenge course, creating a robot that will perform all of the functions needed to bevictorious in competitions.5 days: Jul 8–129:00am–12:00pm • $200

To Infinity and Beyond! Entering Grades 6–8Explore the many mysteries of math. Negative numbers, square roots and infinity! Come help crack the code on these tricky concepts. How does the Pythagorean Theorem work? What’s up with sine and cosine? Get an inside scoop on what’s really going on behind these complicated mathematical theorems.5 days: Jul 8–121:00pm–4:00pm • $200

Build Your Own MicrobotsEntering Grades 6–8With so many robots around us every day, it’s about time we learn how to make one for our-selves! Students will be creating, designing and testing their own robots. Based on simple parts and BEAM technology, students will leave with their very own, fully functioning, solar powered micro-bot to use all summer long.5 days: Jul 15–199:00am–12:00pm • $200

Team MathEntering Grades 6–8Sharpen problem-solving techniques by sharing and learning from the bright minds of your peers. By tackling challenging and engaging topics, not always taught in the traditional classroom, students are encouraged to think outside the box and to learn how to approach a mathematical problem as a team.5 days: Jul 15–191:00pm–4:00pm • $200

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Grades 6–8

Mandarin Language — AMEntering Grades 6–8Language is the most important tool in today’s international world. Nearly 935 million people speak Mandarin, making it the most common first language ever. This is a great opportunity to learn about the structure and origin of the modern day language.5 days: Jul 22–269:00am–12:00pm • $200

Mandarin Language — PM Entering Grades 6–8Learn about the culture and obtain the basic skills you would need to communicate with nearly 15% of the world. As the fastest growinglanguage to be taught in U.S. schools, Mandarin is becoming increasingly more important.5 days: Jul 22–261:00pm–4:00pm • $200

On Beat: Reporting the World!Entering Grades 6–8EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! Explore the world of journalism. Learn how to write a persuasive and exciting news story based on your own investigation and interviews. Catchy titles, winning word play… learn all about the secretsof journalism this summer with our week-longintensive writing program.5 days: Jul 29–Aug 29:00am–12:00pm • $200

Tricks of the TriangleEntering Grades 6–8What do the Eiffel Tower, the Great Pyramids and Tram Tower 3 have in common? The Triangle! What makes the triangle so strong? Why is it found in both natural and built environments? What can we make with the triangle in two dimensions? How about three? How much can your structure hold?5 days: Jul 29–Aug 21:00pm–4:00pm • $200

“Mandarin” or “Putonghua” the official spoken language of China and Taiwan

Middle School | Summer Academy at Journeys School


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High School | Science Adventures

Grades 9–11

eXpressions in Nature and ArtFormerly Field Natural HistoryThe wilderness of Jackson Hole has inspired some of the most influential writers and artists of our time. This landscape inspires creative expression. By understand-ing diverse and charismatic wildlife and the ecology of the landscape, you will lay a foundation for your creativity. Engage this place with professional artists and your own artistic capacity. Create an adventure of a lifetime by hiking, canoeing and backpacking in the wild. Includes twelve nights in lodges, three nights camping in a backcountry setting, four nights camping in Yellowstone and high school credit.20 days, 19 nights: Jul 7–26, (Kelly, WY) • $2,880

Grades 11–12 and recent graduates

Jackson Hole Science eXpedition Formerly High School Field EcologyJoin the 46th year of the program that started TSS! Immerse yourself in the study of the natural sciences in the most beautiful and ecologically complex wilderness in North America. Sharpen your critical and analytical scientific skills through hands-on exploration of Yellowstone National Park, small group field-research ad-dressing a current conservation issue and a culminating backpacking experience in the shadow of the Tetons. Includes 18 nights in lodges, four nights camping in the Teton backcountry, four nights camping in Yellowstone and high school credit.27 days, 26 nights: Jun 30–Jul 26, (Kelly, WY) • $3,890


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High School | Summer Academy at Journeys School

Grades 9–12

Spanish ImmersionEntering Grades 9–12Don’t miss this great opportunity to keep your Spanish skills ripe during the summer vacation. With a total immersion in the Spanish language, students will explore Spanish culture as a medium to practice their second language.Each session will be led in Spanish.5 days: Jul 8–129:00am–12:00pm • $200

Writing ExpoEntering Grades 9–12The perfect workshop for the talented writer who wants to learn how to write creative non-fiction stories. Explore two types of expository writing: the persuasive essay and the first-person narrative. Learn how to make real life as juicy and gripping as even the most fantastical fiction stories.5 days: Jul 8–121:00pm–4:00pm • $200

Creative Writing: Submit a Short StoryEntering Grades 9–12Interested in adding some zing to your story? Having trouble getting organized and just getting those thoughts on paper? Find inspiration working with other aspiring writers and learn from the brilliant short stories of the past. You will leave with your own story to tell.5 days: Jul 15–Jul 199:00am–12:00pm • $200

The World of ChaosEntering Grades 9–12The can on the side of the road has a history. Before the store could sell it to the driver, the founder of Coca-Cola had to be born. Use mathematical modeling to explore the many applications of chaos theory and fractals. Start to look at questions that scientists today are working to solve.5 days: Jul 15–Jul 191:00pm–4:00pm • $200


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High School | Summer Academy at Journeys School

Grades 9–12

Statistics: Measure Your WorldEntering Grades 9–12Let’s talk numbers! From Vegas odds to the Electoral College, learn about the statistics that shape our lives. Learn how to analyze data, make conclusions from your discoveries and design your own statistics projects. Gain a strong understanding of how to use statistics in a practical and experiential manner.5 days: Jul 22–269:00am–12:00pm • $200

The Magic of ChangeEntering Grades 9–12As we ski down Corbet’s, drive over the pass or watch the Snake River roll through town, calculus is everywhere around us. Join this fun and interactive approach to the math behind acceleration, gravity and snow fall. This course serves as both a refresher and introductory course to calculus.5 days: Jul 22–261:00pm–4:00pm • $200

SAT/ACT PrepEntering Grades 9–12Learn the unique format of the SAT and how to efficiently work through the problems. Recog-nize your own strengths within each sub ject. Identify where you need to focus and what it will take to ace the test. This course is designed to inspire confidence, and help make scores an asset to college applications.5 days: Jul 29–Aug 29:00am–12:00pm • $200

The College Essay: Making it CountEntering Grades 9–12There is no formula for the perfect college essay. Everyone has different stories and the route to a successful essay is determining how to find your own. Practice articulating yourself in a persuasive and honest way. This workshop will help you learn tactful and tasteful ways to tell your own story.5 days: Jul 29–Aug 21:00pm–4:00pm • $200


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Adult & Family | Summer Family

Evening Hike & CampfireMarshmallow MondaysExplore Coyote Canyon with a naturalist during an engaging evening of fun, adventure and learning in the outdoors. Discover the amazing power of the five senses while hiking, then relax by a fire roasting marshmallows.Jun 17, 24, Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 196:00pm–9:00pm, Jackson CampusAge 6 and above: $15

Evening Geocaching & TreatsTreasure Hunt TuesdaysLearn how to navigate using a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. You and your family will use this technology to explore the scenic trail, solve treasure hunts and at the end of the night enjoy a tasty treat.Jun 18, 25, Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 206:00pm–9:00pm, Jackson CampusAge 6 and above: $15

Evening Canoe Tour & PicnicWater WednesdaysPaddle on a pristine waterway in Jackson Hole. Enjoy breathtaking views and look for magnificent wildlife. Transportation, a light dinner, canoeing equipment and an introduction to basic paddling skills are provided.Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14, 214:00pm–9:00pm, Jackson CampusAdult: $60, Child 6–17: $40

Evening Stroll & Ice CreamTracking ThursdaysLearn about tracking wildlife with radio telemetry, listen for birds, discover amazing adaptations of animals and trek around swan ponds. Then enjoy a delicious ice cream treat to end your summer evening.Jun 20, 27, Jul 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 226:00pm–9:00pm, Jackson CampusAge 6 and above: $15

Bird Banding & BreakfastFeathered FridaysHelp our team of bird researchers with the international Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) Program. Enjoy the ideal blend of science and outdoor education before a hot breakfast.Jun 28, Jul 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 97:00am–10:30am, Kelly CampusAdult: $30, Child 3–17: $20

Evening with the ElkElk Bugling & DinnerInvestigate the habits and habitats of the bugling elk of Jackson Hole. Take part in a guided twilight walk to look and listen for bugling elk in Grand Teton National Park after a hearty family-style dinner.Sep 13, 20, 274:30pm–8:30pm, Kelly CampusAdult: $35, Child 6–17: $20


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Adult & Family | Extended Family

Grand Teton Family Adventure CampsCome make lasting memories with your family through outdoor adventures and science exploration in Jackson Hole. Professional educators will engage your family by hiking to glacial lakes, canoeing at the foot of the Tetons, taking part in wildlife research, roasting s’mores over a campfire and exploring nature art.

Call 307.733.1313 for available datesand pricing

Learning at warp speed, summer learning adventures for adults with expert instruction from Teton Science Schools.


Wolves of Jackson Hole:The Known and UnknownDate: TBD • $100

Field and Screen:Spring Birding with Doug Wachob, Ph.D.May 31 • $100

Educational adventures created by Elderhostel, Inc., the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning since 1975. www.roadscholar.com | 800.454.5768

Service Learning: Make a Difference for Wildlife and Wild Landsin Jackson HoleJun 2–7 - Program #13684

Hiking Jackson Hole: Grand Teton Ecosystem StudiesJul 7–12 - Program #15399

Intergenerational: Canyons & Canoes in the TetonsJul 14-19 - Program # 17688

Intergenerational: Generations Serving the Wild Lands of the TetonsJul 21–26 - Program #16168

Intergenerational: Wyoming’s Watchable Wildlifeand Ecological ExplorationsJul 28–Aug 2 - Program # 13668

Hiking in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National ParksAug 11–17 - Program #4937

Heritage of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National ParkAug 18–23 - Program #12832

Jackson Hole All American Get TogetherAug 28–Sep 4 - Program #21211

Hiking Jackson Hole: Grand Teton Ecosystem StudiesSep 8–13 - Program #15399

Mountains, Magma and Ice: Geology of the Tetonsand Yellowstone RegionSep 15–21 - Program #14180

The Magnificent Moose: HabitatSep 29–Oct 4 - Program #15948

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Wyoming Stream TeamThis course is offered to educators interested in joining The Wyoming Stream Team, a statewide monitoring project based out of Teton Science Schools, and is made possible through funding from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency. Participants are provided with the equipment and training necessary to implement local water quality monitoring projects, and will be eligible for a follow-up visit by Teacher Learning Center staff during the academic year to assist in monitoring projects. The course includes training in water chemistry, habitat assessment, benthic macro-invertebrates, sampling protocols and field study design. Two credits are available from the University of Wyoming, or teachers may receive two credits through the Wyoming Professional Teachers Standards Board.6 days, 5 nights: Jul 14–19 • $100

Creativity in the ClassroomWhat are students capable of when we encourage their creativity? Help your students use creativity to make new, sudden and unexpected connections in their learning. Use creativity to engage and challenge your gifted and talented students. Participants will learn how to include creativity in their instructional practices, curriculum and assessments by linking research and theory. Come join us for hands-on, inquiry-based activities that can be integrated into your curriculum. Credit is available from the University of Wyoming or the Wyoming Professional Teachers Standards Board.3 days, 2 nights: Jul 28–30 • $275

Costs for all three workshops include meals, lodging and program.Credits at educators expense.

Adult & Family | Teacher Learning Center

Wyoming Water in the ClassroomThe first in a series of workshops is being offered at Teton Science Schools in partnership with the University of Wyoming’s Science and Math Teaching Center. Funding comes from the University of Wyoming’s largest ever research grant (Water in the Changing West), and participants will have the opportunity to interact with scientists from the University of Wyoming studying water issues around Wyoming. Middle and high school teachers will be trained in local geology, hydrology and groundwater models. Teachers who have participated in Wyoming Stream Team in the past are encouraged to consider this opportunity. Credit is available from the University of Wyoming or the Wyoming Professional Teachers Standards Board.5 days, 4 nights: Jul 22–26 • $100


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Outstanding LeadershipThe professional educators, scientists and administrators at Teton Science Schools provide an extraordinary wealth of leadership, knowledge and experience. Teton Science Schools attracts highly educated and experi-enced professionals to create extraordinary experiences for all participants. The team is excited to welcome you as part of our family and to share amazing educational adventures in the mountains and valleys of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Qualified InstructorsAll instructors are at least 21 years old and have completed a thorough application process including inter-views, reference checks, drug testing and driving and criminal background checks. Teaching team members also receive extensive and ongoing training in risk management, driving, first aid, CPR, teaching methods and the cultural and natural history of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Small Field GroupsField groups typically have eight to thirteen students and two instructors, a ratio which allows for high quality education and individual attention. Each group has at least one lead instructor with Wilderness First Responder training and extensive experience at Teton Science Schools. Most field groups will have additional instructors who have already completed or will complete an undergraduate degree within the year.

Join the TeamIf you are interested in joining our team, please visit www.tetonscience.org for details about available posi-tions, internships and the Graduate Program of Teton Science Schools.

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Kelly CampusSet on a historic dude ranch inside Grand Teton National Park, the Kelly Campus is the longtime home of Teton Science Schools. Views extend from the foot of the Gros Ventre Mountains through the sage flats of Jackson Hole and across the Snake River to the Teton Range. Facilities include lodges, a dining lodge, classroom space and the Murie Museum.

Jackson CampusNestled up Coyote Canyon Road less than two miles from the town of Jackson, the Jackson Campus is a nearly 900-acre site comprised of creeks, ponds and native vegetation. Lodges, classrooms and the dining lodge were designed and built using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and minimal resources.

Teton ValleyThe merger with Teton Valley Community School in Victor, Idaho has provided the perfect home base for launching youth learning adventures. The four acre campus is a dynamic learning environment that includes an organic garden, natural playscapes, green house, chicken coup and goat barn, which are all maintained by the students.

Mountain WestTeton Science Schools is now offering programs designed and operated in partnership with regional affiliates across Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. These partner programs allow Teton Science Schools to further its mission by expanding into communities throughout the west to offer unique summer offerings for students.

Conference FacilitiesTeton Science Schools provide flexible meeting, dining and lodging space for intimate groups or larger conferences up to 300 people. Settings are ideal for community events, professional retreats, educational symposiums and conferences, alumni association gatherings, family reunions and weddings. Wireless internet, projectors and screens are available in all conference buildings. The kitchen is staffed with highly qualified professionals and top of the line equipment. Comfortable accommodations are available in our residential lodges.

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Program Size and LocationTypical program size varies from 8–13 participants per session. All programs meet at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools unless specifically noted in description.

Space is LimitedRegistrations will be processed in the order they are received and must be accompanied by full payment for most programs. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express as well as money orders or personal checks. An acceptance packet with all pertinent details will be sent to confirm your enrollment. Need-based financial aid is available for most programs.

Switch PolicyOnce registration is complete for a summer youth, adult or family adventure, a $10 non-refundable adminis-trative fee will be assessed per adventure that is switched to a different date or adventure.

Cancellation PolicyIf you cancel, a refund will be issued up to 30 days prior to the start date, less a $25 administrative fee per program. If cancellation is less than 30 days prior to start date, refunds will not be issued. Although we make every effort to adhere to our program schedule, extenuating circumstances may cause Teton Science Schools to cancel a program, in which case a full refund will be issued.

Inclement Weather PolicyAdult & Family Adventures will be adapted to any weather condition. Please bring closed-toed shoes and ap-propriate outdoor gear for the weather forecast. Evening Canoe and Picnic will depart campus in any weather and make a final decision about canoeing at the lake. If the weather is not conducive for canoeing, the group will hike or enjoy a wildlife tour through the park. If there is a threat of bad weather, families may choose to opt out of a program with a full refund up to thirty minutes prior to the program.

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Teton Science Schools isa private, 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational organization operating year-round in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in partnership with Grand Teton National Park and as a permittee of the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

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