Science, Scenery and Spirit
Explore scenery and science while educating the “whole boy” with Chaminade’s Outdoor Education Program. In collaboration with the Teton Science Schools in Jackson, Wyoming, sixth graders at Chaminade embark on a world-class learning experience as they live, work and play in the ecologically diverse Grand Teton National Park and Snake River for an entire week!
Teaching in the Teton
Teachers at Chaminade team up with graduate students from the Teton Science Schools to guide students through lessons that explore the worlds of ecology, bio-diversity, geology and sustainability. The boys will also gain greater senses of responsibility, independence, teamwork and accountability as they spend a week away from home in the late spring. The Outdoor Education Program engages the boys in an unparalleled education outside the boundaries of the classroom, fostering growth of their minds, bodies, and spirits.
The Teton area scenery provides an incredible background as the boys participate in authentic, hands-on experiences and physical activities, such as:
· Hiking
· Animal Tracking
· Field Ecology Expierments
· Wildlife Observation
· Conducting ecological field research
· Field journaling and sketching
· Practicing “leave-no-trace” guidelines
· Alpine Ecology
· GIS/GPS Orienteering
The Teton Science Schools’ new Jackson Campus allows the boys to live, work and play in an ecologically-centered environment. Just completed in 2006, the Jackson Campus offers the perfect accommodations for the Chaminade’s Outdoor Education Program, including:
· 800+ acres of the natural, Teton landscape
· Capacity for over 200 students
· Eco-Conscious Buildings
· Built-in dining halls and classrooms
· Outdoor learning environment