Students explore an island ecosystem from the perspective of earth, physical and life sciences.
Evening activities are highlighted with opportunities to search for squid, flying fish and signs of bioluminescence. Your students will learn about Indian plant uses, build an Indian brush shelter, grind corn to make tortillas, work on an adobe brick house, pan for gold, dig for artifacts and much more. The program is aligned with the new Science Framework and extends the thematic approach into the field. The Lazy W Ranch in the Cleveland National Forest covers over 160 acres of untouched chaparral, oak woodland and riparian habitat, and is an A.C.A. accredited camp facility, making it an ideal setting for field study. Through role playing and cooperative learning techniques, students are immersed intellectually, physically and emotionally in shipboard activities.