1. Pingree Park Campus September 26-28
Eco-Week Experience 2011
Michael or Leslie
Pingree Park Campus
September 26-28

2. Learning Objectives
Promote environmental awareness in a natural setting
Strengthen the bond between students and teachers
Encourage closer student relationships before middle school
Provide opportunities to demonstrate the Learner Profile
Leslie PSD has been doing Eco Week for over 35 years. Something about video.

3. Video
This video was produced by PSD channel 10 about 5th graders at Putnam Elementary

4. Cost of Eco-Week $125 The tuition covers:
Three days and two nights lodging
Meals: dinner Monday-lunch Wednesday
Ecology guides and facilitators
Challenge Ropes Course experience
Full time Registered Nurse on call 24/7
Guided full day hike
Snacks
Payment plans are an options if needed and we have some financial assistance/scholarships available, please discuss this issue with Mr. Schooler or Mrs. Kietzmann by September 16.

5. Lodging and Meals Lodging Meals Dormitory accommodations
6-10 students per room
Separate wings for boys and girls, communal restrooms
Meals
Cafeteria style meals for breakfast and dinner, sack lunches
Meat and vegetarian entrée, salad bar
Special diets can be accommodated
Any special concerns need to be addressed as soon as possible so we may inform the Pingree Staff.

6. Ecology Classes Stream Ecology Fire Ecology Pine Beetle
Tree Identification
Teambuilding
Mountain Pioneering History
Animal Habitats
Vaught

7. Ropes Course
Vaught

8. Medications
EVERY prescription and over-the-counter medication requires a SEPARATE authorized medication form
This form must be signed by a doctor
Separate form needed for self-administered medications (asthma/allergies)
Medications are administered by the Pingree Park Nurse at mealtimes
Nurse

9. Packing Hints Important Gear: Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and day pack
Clearly labeled with name
Layered Clothing
Plan for temperature extremes!
Broken-in shoes with tread
Hiking boots are not necessary
No Converse or Flip flops
Leak-proof water bottle
Shig

10. Preparing your Child for a Successful Eco-Week
Begin talking about the trip at home
Come up with strategies to deal with homesickness
Encourage personal responsibility by having students organize gear for the trip
However, PLEASE go through the packing checklist with your child- staff does not bring extra gear!
Shig

11. Packet Due Dates All forms are due Wednesday, September 21
Payment is due by Friday, September 23
Discuss any payment concerns/plans with Mr. Schooler or Mrs. Kietzmann by September 16
Shaner

12. Eco-Week: Three days in the mountains, a lifetime of memories!
Shaner