Field Trip to the W. Alton Jones Campus. June 1-3: Lyons, Comiskey, Gingras,.5 Colchamiro June 3-5: Ekholm, Weintraub, Chamberlain,.

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1 Field Trip to the W. Alton Jones Campus June 1-3: Lyons, Comiskey, Gingras,.5 Colchamiro June 3-5: Ekholm, Weintraub, Chamberlain,.5 Colchamiro

2 The Environmental Education Center mission is to provide youth with exciting learning experiences in the natural environment This is accomplished through hands on activities that support students with a variety of learning styles.

3 Location 2300 acres of forests, ponds, fields, and streams West Greenwich, RI

4 Environmental Education Center The Environmental Education Center Main Lodge is home to meeting spaces, evening programs, the dining hall, and the health

5 But this is our real classroom Trails & Oudoor Exploration

6 Meals Students eat three kid-friendly meals a day. Our kitchen can accommodate most food allergies and dietary restrictions with advance notification.

7 Cabins Each cabin holds students. They each have bathrooms with showers. They have electricity and are heated for cold nights.

8 Inside Cabins Inside a Cabin

9 Field Groups Students will be divided into Field Groups during their stay. Groups include generally students, and are created by the school s coordinating teacher. Field Groups participate in lessons together for the duration of the program.

10 Field Teachers / Naturalists are all college graduates, with degrees in education, science or the arts and hold certifications in First Aid and CPR. Field Teachers

11 Daily Schedule 8:00 Breakfast 9:00-11:45 Morning Session 12:00 Lunch 1:00 3:45 Afternoon Session 4:00 4:45 Cabin Time 5:00 Dinner 6:15 8:45 Evening Program 9:00 Back to Cabins

12 Section Two Class Topics

13 Archaeology Explore the campus for clues about our past Be part of an excavation of a historic site

14 Challenge Course Work together as a team to complete increasingly more difficult mental and physical challenges.

15 Forest Ecology Hike through our forest, learning about plants, trees, and animals that call our forest home

16 Group Building Work together as a team to complete increasingly more difficult problem-solving activities Build teamwork, communication, and cooperation skills

17 Living History Experience life in 1832 Meet the historical residents of Kent County, RI

18 Study the food chains of the Alton Jones Campus fields and forests while interacting as mice, snakes, minks, or hawks Predator Prey

19 Wetland Ecology Assess the health of wetlands by testing water quality and examining aquatic organisms

20 Wildlife Ecology Investigate local habitats and the wildlife that live there

21 Campfire Songs Skits Stories Fun!

22 Egg Drop Work together to create a structure that will protect an egg as it falls from various heights

23 The Mysterious Thing Students work together to create an exact replica of an object they cannot all see

24 Nature Quiz Participate in a Jeopardy style quiz game where the questions review concepts covered in your Alton Jones lessons.

25 New Games Play multiple outdoor games that emphasize having fun over competition

26 Night Hike Explore the natural world at night while learning about nocturnal animals Go on a hike, discovering more about how your senses work at night

27 Explore environmental issues by participating in a mock town meeting attended by all members of a community including plants and animals. Town Meeting

28 Section Three - Arriving Prepared

29 What To Expect We will be hiking, walking and exploring for most of the day. No matter the weather, we will be going outside. Your school rules are our school rules.

30 What to Bring Clothes that can get dirty Sleeping bag and pillow Jackets for all sorts of weather Comfortable shoes (x2) Toiletries kit JMS-specific supply list is on the JMS website

31 JMS-Specific Packing List DON T BUY A NEW WARDROBE! BRING OLD CLOTHES & SHOES THAT ARE BROKEN IN! Use your best judgment for this list; check the weather for the upcoming week and modify accordingly, if necessary. Sleeping bag or sheet set and blanket camp provides bunk only Pillow and pillow case Extra blanket/sheet to go over mattress Pajamas Underwear (4) Socks (6) Sneakers for running around camp Walking/hiking boots or extra sneakers Old sneakers or water shoes for use in wet areas Flip-flops for going to the bathroom Toiletry kit- soap (in a box/bag), comb/brush, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo Bath towel and face towels Shorts (3-4) Sweatshirt (2) Long-sleeved shirts (2) Short-sleeved shirts (5-6) Baseball cap/visor Waterproof jacket or rain poncho very important! Insect repellant no aerosol cans Several heavy-duty trash bags for wet clothes Laundry bag Flashlight & batteries Sunscreen Optional: Sunglasses Optional: Disposable camera Notes: All clothing/gear should be labeled. Pack equipment in a duffle bag or an old suitcase. Everything must be in one bag, with the exception of a sleeping bag, as space is limited on the bus. Suitcases with wheels can get jammed with mud and leaves. Students need to be able to carry their own luggage. Prohibited Items: candy, drinks, food, gum, cell phones, ipods, hair dryers, money, knives, video games, or any other kind of electronics. All items prohibited from school (with the exception of items on the packing list). Jeans/pants (2)

32 What to Leave at Home Cell phones Video games ipods Sandals Food

33 It s going to be fabulous!

34 Section Four - Info for Adults

35 Health Details Health History Forms will be collected and sent to W. Alton Jones at least two weeks prior to your school s visit. If there are changes to your child s health, medications or dietary needs after the forms have been sent, these changes must be communicated directly to the Alton Jones. If your child sustains an injury prior to their trip, which requires a change in their ability to participate in gym or sports, the Alton Jones nurse must receive written instructions from a doctor in order for your child to safely attend the program. Students will need a doctor s note for any injury that involves a cast, brace, bandage, or splint (basically anything other then a band-aid).

36 Dietary Details Most allergies & dietary restrictions can be easily and clearly communicated on the Health History Forms. Alton Jones makes every effort to meet the specific and diverse needs of students each year. If you have specific questions or concerns about your child s allergies or dietary restrictions, feel free to contact Alton Jones in advance.

37 Role of Chaperones We need parent chaperones to for this trip to be successful. We need approximately 4 male and 4 female chaperones per evening. Chaperones are primarily responsible for the care and supervision of students during cabin times and overnight periods. Chaperones sit with students for at least two meals each day. Chaperones can help by accompanying field groups during lessons or are free to explore the grounds. Chaperones can also leave and come back (for multiple-day chaperones). Specific instructions on how to best assist in each of these time periods will be given once on site.

38 Contact Information School Program Coordinator Diana Delsesto, RN (Health & Medication Issues) Linda Fraunfelter, Kitchen Manager (Food Allergies, Dietary Restrictions)