Why are your children coming to IslandWood

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Why are your children coming to IslandWood?
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The average seven year-old can identify up to
200 corporate logos but cannot name the type of
tree in front of his or her home. - National
Environmental Education Training Foundation
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IslandWoods Mission to provide exceptional
learning experiences and inspire lifelong
environmental and community stewardship.
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IslandWood is a school designed by and for kids
just like them.
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Where is IslandWood?
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When they arrive
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Sleeping Lodge
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Student Room
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Student Bathroom
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Rules
Be Respectful Be Safe Have Fun
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What will they be doing at IslandWood?
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Schedule
830 Get ready for Field Study 900
Friendship Circle 930 Field Study
700 Wake Up 730 Breakfast
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Friendship Circle
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Working as a Team
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Art Science
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Exploring Observing
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Schedule
1200 Lunch
700 Wake Up 730 Breakfast 830 Get ready
for Field Study 900 Friendship
Circle 930 Field Study
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Schedule
100 Field Study
700 Wake Up 730 Breakfast 830 Get ready for
Field Study 900 Friendship Circle 930 Field
Study 1200 Lunch
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Where will they explore?
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Macs Stream
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Blakely Harbor
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Schedule
400 Lodge Time 500 Dinner
700 Wake Up 730 Breakfast 830 Get ready
for Field Study 900 Friendship
Circle 930 Field Study 1200 Lunch 100 Field
Study
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Dining Hall
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Schedule
700 Wake Up 730 Breakfast 830 Get ready for
Field Study 900 Friendship Circle 930 Field
Study 1200 Lunch 100 Field Study 400 Lodge
Time 500 Dinner 600 Lodge Time
700 Evening Programs 815 Reflection
in Lodges 900 Quiet Time 930 Lights Out
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What should they bring?
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Many items can be borrowed from IslandWood
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What to Bring Warm Socks Comfortable Walking
Shoes Warm Layers Rain Jacket Rain
Pants Warm Hat Gloves Backpack Water
Bottle Sleeping Bag/Comforter Pillow Towel
Soap may be borrowed
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and a great attitude!
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What will they take home from IslandWood?
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New knowledge, skills experiences
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and the desire to make a difference at home.
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• If I really try my hardest I can make a big
  impact on the world around me

• I have a whole different side to me. I also
  found out I love nature and electronics arent
  what keep me satisfied.

I have more brains than I thought.
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