7th through 12th Grade
DuneSCOPES- Cost variable
Age group: 9th-12th grade
Goal: Team building and student leadership are promoted during
this program that provides real world applications of science and
math skills. DuneSCOPES provides an opportunity for students to
practice scientific method, inquiry, observation, and analytical
skills.
Program Description: Teams of students with their teacher
select an environmental monitoring or stewardship project. Projects
may include water monitoring, species monitoring, wetland/prairie
restoration, or other topics. Students develop a hypothesis, conduct
an investigation and analyze data. Projects are designed to last
from several months to a full academic year and incorporate a residential
component during which a significant portion of the project can
be implemented. This program is also offered through day visits.
Science Olympiad Team Training-
Cost variable
Program Availability: November – March
Age Group: Middle/Senior High School
Goal: To help Science Olympiad teams excel in nature and environment related events.
Program Description:
With one- or two-day intensive training session, teachers and team coaches work with Learning Center staff to create a program that focuses on team needs. A variety of Science Olympiad events is available for team training, including an overall focus on team building.
Winter Survival in the Dunes- $63 per student
Program Availability: November – February
Age Group: 4th – 9th grade
Goal: Understanding the fascinating winter adaptations of plants and animals in the Indiana dunes.
Program Description:
Over two days/one night students explore how human, plant, and animal inhabitants adapt to winter changes. Weather permitting, students have the opportunity to cross-country ski.
Extended Day Programs also available for more information call Alicia Lassale 219-395-9555
Adventure Francais
Program Availability: September-May
Age Group: 9th – 12th grade
Goal: Learn French with an Enviornmental Education twist
Program Description:
With a two-day intensive language emersion session, teachers and students hone their french skills while learning about the environment and developing team building and leadership skills
Call 219 395-9555 for more information
