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Beyond the Basics Session 3- Loyalty Discount $125 for all five weeks instead of $150! Includes one kid aged 10-18 and their accompanying adult
Join Session 3-the winter session-of Jen Cote's unique, alternative, experiential, hands on, social thinking, outdoor learning adventure at Maine Forest Yurts!
We will be going Into the Forest for a full day (10-4) of science and more. This session will include: winter related science, invention and winter survival scenario challenges, and some Survivor style fun. We will be trying a variety of creative pursuits while warming up in the yurts or log cabin throughout the day: effective debating, strategy and other games, group creative storytelling, art, knot tying-all will be options! Outside we will have opportunity for nature photography (need your own camera), birding, orienteering challenges, and tracking. We will continue to take the scientific and collaborative approach to activities. At least an hour of winter physical recreation: such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking the trails, or free winter exploring. Ongoing hands-on building projects, including oufitting MFY with some bird feeders. Developing a positive community! Fire! Stories! Homework!
This experience is designed to challenge and support the attentive, active, enthusiastic learner who: enjoys experiential AND in-depth education, tends to persevere in challenges-even if they may be cautious at first or need support, aged 10-18. Readiness for this really focuses on attention; enthusiasm; stamina; ability to receive and give feedback respectfully (or readily accept coaching to do so); appreciation for nature, learning,and this experience; and eagerness for facing challenges. Parents are integral part of the program, participating, helping, and teaching-making it all possible! We encourage kids to participate or observe activities at their comfort level, coaching them toward personal growth and accountability to the group. We encourage parents to support their child's unique needs, taking breaks or coaching on the side as is helpful.
Jen is an alternative education teacher with degrees in Biology, English, and Sociology; and additional trainings in Gifted and Special Needs education, therapeutic recreation, Collaborative Problem Solving, a variety of modalities that address sensory and other issues, and social skills building. An LCSW whose practice specialized in children, families, and groups; particularly anxiety and building interpersonal skills; you will find that I am comfortable supporting many kinds of students and focus on developing our positive social community very directly. I have been homeschooling my son and groups of children for 12 years. Page Crowley coteaches, represents Maine Forest Yurts, and keeps us all on track. Bob Crowley is a retired certified Maine High School Physics teacher and forester. He drops in from time to time leading some spectacular learning experiences that are unforgettable. I am so grateful to Bob and Page for their collaboration with me creating these awesome learning opportunities, challenges, and experiences for us all.
This ticket buys the CORE GROUP PLAN-
This ticket is good for all 5 weeks of session TWO: 1-18,1-25, 2-1, 2-8 including community wide Survive and Thrive Day 2-15. The community day is during school vacation week so friends can come experience our learning adventure! Ticket includes one free accompanying adult (required without special arrangement).
Please arrive by 10am. As this is an experiential learning adventure, sometimes (okay, often!) we run over the end time of 4pm to finish the group processing portion of our last event. If we are at another location on the property than the log cabin, we will leave a note. Feel free to join our circle and participate or manage your family's schedule as you need to make another appointment.
Session 4 starts 2-22!
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LocationMaine Forest Yurts-100 acres of Forest and Adventure! (View)
430 Auburn Pownal Rd
Durham, ME 04222
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 10 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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Attendees
Eileen Belch B.
Sabattus, ME United States
Jan 17, 2016 9:56 AM |
Caleb M.
Wellfleet, MA United States
Jan 14, 2016 6:21 AM |
Dominic W.
Portland, ME United States
Jan 12, 2016 6:43 PM |
Quinn T.
Topsham, ME United States
Jan 12, 2016 1:35 PM |
Name Withheld
Cape Elizabeth, ME United States
Jan 11, 2016 2:34 PM |
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