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MEETING LOCATION

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Teton Valley, Idaho

ADVENTURE DESCRIPTION

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Journeys School EnrichmentPractical applications of subjects such as language, arts, economics and science.

Teton Junior Science SchoolTraditional youth adventures designed to explore science in the outdoors.

Service LearningService projects may meet requirements of school or youth groups.

Flat Water CanoeingEquipment and instruction will be provided on area lake.

Lodging OvernightLodging and meals provided at one of our campus locations.

Camping OvernightTent camping and meals provided at established campground.

Backpacking OvernightTent camping and meals provided at backcountry location.

Youth Adventures are listed by age and shortcut icons have been introduced to help with selection. Look for the following icons throughout the catalog:

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STARTING WEEK

June 20

June 27

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MEETING LOCATION

Jackson Campus

Kelly Campus

Teton Valley, Idaho

ADVENTURE DESCRIPTION

Journeys School Enrichment

Teton Junior Science School

Service Learning

Flat Water Canoeing

Lodging Overnight

Camping Overnight

Backpacking Overnight

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1 Girl Scouts of the USA - 2 Optional Lodging Overnight| 2

Summer Selector .................................................. 1–2

Table of Contents ...................................................... 3

What’s New in 2011 .................................................. 4

Educational Programs

Summer Youth Adventures ......................... 5–10

Teton Valley Summer Youth Adventures ........ 11

Adult & Family .................................................... 12

Road Scholar ...................................................... 13 (formerly Elderhostel)

Partner Programs .............................................. 14

Facilities & Instructors ....................................... 15

Wildlife Expeditions ................................................ 16

Teacher Learning Center ....................................... 17

Graduate Program .................................................. 18

Journeys School ...................................................... 19

Conservation Research Center ............................ 20

Registration Information ....................................... 21

Support Us ............................................................... 22

Extended Day – AM/PM

This year, Extended Day will allow children entering Kindergarten through Grade 6 supervised, unstructured playtime before and after traditional summer adventure hours.

Extended Day AM: 7:45 am–8:30 amat an additional cost of $37.50 per week

Extended Day PM: 3:00 pm–5:15 pmat an additional cost of $75 per week

Optional Overnight

Students in Grades 7–9 come from Jackson Hole and across the country. Recognizing the need some of these adventurers have for overnight lodging and meals, this option has been added to one new offering this year. See descriptions for Lights, Camera, Jackson! Page 10

Cover photograph © Neal Henderson, reactionphoto.com

Online Registration

Introduced last year, online registration has become a secure and convenient way to register regardless of day of week or time of day. Registration for most adventures can be found at www.tetonscience.org.

Summer Selector

New this year is the Summer Selector. This two page dashboard was designed to make choosing the right adventure easier than ever by organizing who, what, where and when in one location. Pages 1–2

Teton Valley, Idaho

With more adventurers than ever coming from both sides of Teton Pass, we are excited to offer a selection of adventures in Teton Valley, Idaho. Look for these offerings for students entering Grades 1–4. Page 11

TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS are excited to announce a

great summer lineup once again this year. With more than

100 adventures being offered to learners of all ages, there

is truly something for all the outdoor adventurers in your

family. Many of these offerings have been made possible

with the tremendous support we receive from partners,

and we want to extend a special thanks to each and every

one of them!

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Entering Kindergarten All programs run 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Immerse your children in exploration of nature through structured play and learning on the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools. Imaginations will thrive as youngsters dig and hike in the forests and open space surrounding the Pre-Kindergarten classrooms of Journeys School and enjoy one excursion off-campus. Your children will be encouraged to become active and at ease outdoors while learning that the natural world provides endless adventures. Each week brings a new theme with instructors and special guests providing natural interpretation.

Participants must be entering Kindergarten and age 5 by December 31, 2011.

• Nature ArtCreate works of art with materials like leaves, sticks, bark and rocks.

June 20–June 24 $299 (5 days)

• Mini MammalsDiscover the universe of voles, squirrels, chipmunks, badgers and foxes.

June 27–July 1 $299 (5 days)

• Wonderful WildflowersFind, create and enjoy colorful wildflowers. July 4–July 8 $299 (5 days)

• Tracker TrainingSearch for tracks on campus and even create your own.

July 11–July 15 $299 (5 days)

• Homes & HideawaysExamine natural habitats and create forts using natural materials.


• Water WorldExplore wild water worlds and the creatures that call them home.


• Incredible InsectsDiscover adaptations of insects and the key roles they play in the natural world.

August 1–August 5 $299 (5 days)

• Mega MammalsLearn about the habits and adaptations of moose, bears, elk and bison.

August 8–August 12 $299 (5 days)

Register at WWW.TETONSCIENCE.ORG | 307.733.13135 |

Wet, Wonderful World

July 11–15, August 15–19

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Imagine what it would be like to live your entire life under, on or near the water. What adaptations would you need to survive? Join us to answer this question by collecting critters, observing beaver dams and finding tracks along the water’s edge. We will investigate the animals and plants that inhabit our streams, rivers and wetlands.

$299 (5 days)

Tracks & Trails


8:30 am–3:00 pm

Have you ever found animal signs and wondered who left them behind? Have you ever seen the leftovers of a squirrel’s dinner? Have you ever looked down a trail of animal tracks and wondered where it leads? Join us on a safari across Jackson Hole to learn about the grand animals that grace this beautiful landscape and the stories their tracks share.

$299 (5 days)

Call of the Wild

June 27–Jul 1, August 1–5

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Have you ever wondered how a bear finds enough food to eat or where a moose sleeps for the night? Inves-tigate the wild world of Jackson Hole by following tracks, turning over rocks and exploring streams. Use your senses and the tools of a naturalist to explore the homes and habitats of our animal neighbors.

$299 (5 days)

Adventuras en Español

June 20–24, July 25–29

8:30 am–3:00 pm

You already know “hola” and “adios,” and maybe more, but do you know what “adventura” means? Adventure! Come play, act, sing, dance and learn in Spanish. At this camp, Español comes easily because you are having fun. At the end of the week you will be ready to show us what you know at the final fabulous fiesta and proudly say: “hablo español!”

$395 (5 days)

Explorers


8:30 am–3:00 pm

You already have the tools to be an explorer! Follow your senses and your curiosity on an adventure through the wild lands of Jackson Hole. See the world in a new way, exploring the big and small and the near and far using magnifying glasses, binoculars and field guides. Get down and dirty studying the world beneath your feet and honing your naturalist skills.

$299 (5 days)

1&2Grades

Play Team

Offered Weekly Monday–Friday,June 20–August 26, 8:30 am–3:00 pm (Except June 27–July 1)

Play Team is a place where you can play and have fun. Let your imagination go wild this summer creating, exploring and playing in the outdoors. This unique program acknowledges the need for increased unstructured playtime in children’s lives and provides the perfect location for kids to just have fun at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools.

$215 (5 days)

Grades 1–4

Register at WWW.TETONSCIENCE.ORG | 307.733.1313 | 6

Super Stream Team


8:30 am–3:00 pm

Put on your water shoes, push up your sleeves and prepare to discover a whole new world—the world at the water’s edge. Collect insects that live all or part of their lives in water, look for tracks and other signs of animals visiting the riverbed and get to know the critters that make their homes in the water. You’re bound to get your hands dirty and your feet wet as you complete your watery mission!

$299 (5 days)

Paint the Park


8:30 am–3:00 pm

Grand Teton National Park is one of nature’s masterpieces where shapes, colors and patterns are all around you. Have fun capturing them through drawing, painting, sculpture and writing. Expand your palette when you use art materials found in nature such as leaves, sticks, bark and rocks to inspire and create your art.

$299 (5 days)

Mighty Stewards


8:30 am–3:00 pm

Do you know your own power? Grab your gloves and a friend and find out just how much kids can change the world in a week! Help build trails, destroy invasive weeds and turn compost. Team up with friends new and old to have fun and make a difference for plants, animals and people in Jackson Hole.

$225 (5 days)

Mad Scientists

June 20–24, July 25–29

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Put on your lab coat and goggles and get ready to make a mess! Ask glowing questions, propose messy hypotheses, develop dirty methods and collect goopy data during a week full of science experi-ments. Have you ever seen a bouncing egg or a flying film canister? Have you ever wondered how to make a bottle into a rocket, build a simple machine or make a tornado? Come investigate with us and create your own science experiments.

$395 (5 days)

Mundo Español

June 27–July 1

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Español is fun! Enjoy being immersed in the world of Español through natural and cultural activities including language, arts and outdoor exploration. It will be easy and "divertido" to build on your Spanish skills while singing, playing, hiking, cooking and dancing. Show off your skills at the end the week with a fabulous fiesta.

$395 (5 days)

Adventures in Etiquette

August 1–5

8:30 am–3:00 pm

What would you do if you had to shake hands with the president, eat dinner with a rock star or entertain a foreign guest? Come learn the best ways to make a first impression, make someone feel welcome and have a conversation with someone new. In a fun and interactive environment, learn and practice etiquette related to greetings, basic manners, courtesy, com-munication skills, dining skills and table manners. End the week with a formal luncheon where you share your new skills with others.

$395 (5 days)

3&4Grades

Play Team Grades 1–4

see page 6


Surviving Jackson Hole

July 25–29

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Could you survive in the wild? In this course you will master crucial survival skills such as making a fire, building a shelter, finding food and water, tracking animals and identifying uses for local plants. Each day is a new challenge for survival.

Can you hack it?

$299 (5 days)

Trails, Tents and Canoes


8:30 am–3:00 pm

Get your hands dirty and feet wet as you travel on foot and by boat to investigate the animals and plants that inhabit our waterways. Learn the story of how our lakes were formed while practicing paddling skills and making new friends. After a day of canoeing, you will camp Thursday night at Jackson Lake and spend the evening eating dinner and watching the sun set.

$340 (5 days, 1 night)

Build It, Break It!


8:30 am–3:00 pm

Play with construction and destruction using fun tools, materials and teamwork. Pit your creations against the elements and other engineers. How much weight can your bridge hold? Can you build something that will withstand the other teams’ methods of destruction? How long can a raft made of recycled materials stay afloat? Experiment with creative designs and become a master engineer!

$299 (5 days)

Pics in the Park

August 1–5

8:30 am–3:00 pm

You’ve come to the right national park! Everything from awesome animals to pretty plants begs to be captured by camera. Learn how to take intriguing pictures then use editing software to polish them for presentation on Teton Science Schools’ online photo album and in an end-of-the-week art show. The best camera is the one you have with you so bring what you have, all cameras welcome including camera phones.

$395 (5 days)

Earth Heroes


8:30 am–3:00 pm

Overgrown trails, invasive species and discarded trash are no match for the Earth Heroes! Team up with your friends, grab a tool and make a difference in the valley. Summon your group’s powers to do good in the world and, for your efforts, end the day feeling happily exhausted and proud of your accomplishments.

$225 (5 days)

5 & 6Grades


7 to 9

The Game of Life

Grades 7–9, July 11–15

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Go directly to the bank where the amount in your virtual account depends on how well you manage your money. Luck will decide how your virtual life begins, but you will need all your skills to turn it into your greatest dreams. This interactive program puts you in the driver’s seat while you manage your resources and interact with members of the Jackson Hole business community. Will you be able to buy a dream car? Bargain with a local car dealer. Can you afford to buy a house? Visit a real estate agent. Do you have money to support a worthy cause, go on a fabulous vacation or start your own business? Manage your money right and you just might…win it all!

$395 (5 days)

Wyoming Wildlife Wonders (Girl Scouts of the USA)

Ages 13–15, July 24–30, overnight

Do you want to change the world? There is no better place to find inspiration than in Yellowstone, our first national park or at the base of the Tetons, where the Wilderness Act was envisioned. Teton Science Schools have worked with Girl Scouts since 2001 to offer this program to scouts from across the world. Give back through science and service and explore careers that promote sustainable ecosystems. Develop leadership skills to influence change in your home and beyond.

$898 (7 days, 6 nights)

Application available at http://bit.ly/b01faM

Middle School Field Ecology

Grades 7–9, June 19–30

Join students from around the country in a growing leadership movement that connects youth to nature. Hike and canoe through the mountains of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem while sharing ideas to impact your generation. This “once in a lifetime experience” is based at the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools and includes seven nights on campus and four nights camping in a backcountry setting.

$1500 (12 days, 11 nights)

Teton Champions

Grades 7–9, July 4–8, August 1–5

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Lace up your sneakers and come ready for laughs, fun and some friendly competition. This week will be full of sports, games and challenges including tug-of-war, relay races, kickball, soccer, four-square, obstacle courses and games created by you to determine the title of Champion of the Tetons.

$299 (5 days)

Grades


Field Natural History

Grades 9–11, July 10–July 29

Develop your skills as a field naturalist in the tradition of Aldo Leopold, John Muir and the Murie family. Hike and canoe while viewing the magnificent wildlife and diverse landscapes of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Creatively express your understanding of the natural world through art, writing, and discovery-based scientific research. High School credit received through Journeys School of Teton Science Schools. This program is based at the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools and includes eight nights in lodges, five nights camping in a backcountry setting and six nights camping in Yellowstone.

$2800 (20 days, 19 nights)

High School Field Ecology

Grades 11–12+, July 3–Jul 29

Join the 44th edition of this flagship summer program for students interested in ecology and applied field research. Immerse yourself in the study of the natural sciences in one of the most beautiful and ecologically-complex places in North America. Sharpen your critical and analytical scientific skills through extended group field-research addressing a current conservation issue. High School credit received through Journeys School of Teton Science Schools. This program is based at the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools and includes thirteen nights in lodges, three nights camping at a backcountry field research station, four nights camping in Yellowstone and six nights backcountry camping.

$3780 (27 days, 26 nights)

Lights, Camera, Jackson!

Grades 7–9, July 17–25, optional overnight

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Though you may imagine Hollywood has it all, the tools and tricks for creating your own professional-grade short film are all available here in Jackson Hole! Explore the Tetons from behind the lens of a camera and learn how to edit your own videos and pictures to make an original creation. Experiment with digital cameras, handheld video cameras, smart phones and other devices. End the program with a film festival to see what others have dreamed up. We will have a variety of cameras for you to use, and you are also welcome to bring your own.

$710 (9 days)

(additional $495 for lodging and meals)

The UltimateYellowstone Adventure

Grades 7–9, August 7–16

Have you been on a canoe camping trip? What part of Yellowstone do you want to see? Join a group of adventuring teens and help plan a canoe overnight camping trip and four days of Yellowstone exploration. This ten-day adventure, designed by teens for teens, is one you won’t want to miss.


Grades

9 to 12


Art in the Outdoors

July 4–Jul 8

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Teton Valley is one of nature’s masterpieces where shapes, colors and patterns are all around you. Have fun capturing them through drawing, painting, sculpture and writing. Expand your palette when you use art materials found in nature, like leaves, sticks, bark and rocks to inspire and create your art.

$299 (5 days)

Mighty Stewards

July 11–July 15, July 25–July 29

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Do you know your own power? Grab your gloves and a friend and find out just how much kids can change the world in a week! Help build trails, destroy invasive weeds and turn compost. Team up with friends new and old to have fun and make a difference for plants, animals and people in Teton Valley.

$225 (5 days)

Mad Scientists

July 18–Jul 22

8:30 am–3:00 pm

Put on your lab coat and goggles and get ready to make a mess! Ask glowing questions, propose messy hypotheses, develop dirty methods and collect goopy data during a week full of science experiments. Have you ever wondered how to make a bottle into a rocket, build a simple machine or make a tornado? Come investigate with us and create your own science experiment.

$395 (5 days)

Shorten the morning and afternoon commute for your young adventurers by dropping them off in Teton Valley, Idaho for a place-based experience in their own backyard. Each of these programs will be custom-tailored to take advantage of the unique oppor-tunities available in this community.

Entering Grades 1-4

1 to 4Grades in Teton Valley, Idaho


Evening Hike and Campfire

Marshmallow Mondays

June 13, 20, 27 – July 4, 11, 18, 25 – August 1, 8, 15, 22

Jackson Campus, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Bring your family to the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools to learn how to navigate using a Global Positioning System (GPS). You and your family will use GPS to navigate our scenic trails, solve a scavenger hunt and learn about the cultural and natural history of Coyote Canyon. End the night relaxing by a fire and roasting marshmallows.

Adult: $15 and Child 6–17: $15

Bird Banding and Breakfast

Feathered Fridays

June 24 – July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – August 5, 12

Kelly Campus, 7:00 am–10:30 am

Help our team of bird researchers with the international Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) Program during a unique opportunity to see and study the birds of Jackson Hole. This popular early-morning activity is an ideal blend of science and education for the outdoor learning family, and includes a hot breakfast.


See Inclement Weather Policy on page 21.

Evening Canoe and Picnic

Water Wednesdays

June 15, 22, 29 – July 6, 13, 20, 27 – August 3, 10, 17, 24

Jackson Campus, 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

Join us for a paddle on a pristine waterway in Jackson Hole. We will provide transportation from the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools, supply canoeing gear and teach basic paddling skills. Enjoy breathtaking views, encounter magnificent wildlife and find the perfect location for a light picnic dinner on the shore.



“Snow”pourri:Winter in Jackson Hole and the Tetons #18292February 13 – February 18

Hiking Jackson Hole:Grand Teton Ecosystem Studies#15399May 28 – June 2, August 28 – September 2

Grand Teton Ornithology#15955May 28 – June 2

Intergenerational:Hands and Hearts in Jackson Hole#13684June 8 – June 13

Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel) has served as the worldwide leader among education and travel organizations for adults since 1975. Teton Science Schools are proud to have partnered with Road Scholar for over 20 years, and this year 12 Road Scholar programs are being offered. The following six day/five night adventures are being offered through the summer of 2011.

Register at www.roadscholar.org or 1.877.426.8056.

Intergenerational:Generations Serving the Wild Lands of the Tetons#16168June 19 – June 24

Intergenerational:Wyoming’s Watchable Wildlife and Ecological Explorations#13668June 26 – July 1

Canyons and Canoes in the Tetons:An Intergenerational Adventure#17688August 15 – August 20

Mountains, Magma and Ice:Geology of the Teton and Yellowstone Regions#14180August 21 – August 26

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School and Youth Groups

Teton Science Schools provide year-round, custom educational programs for student and youth groups from across the country. Typically three to seven days in length, these programs are developed collaboratively with school leaders, assuring that educational standards and objectives are integrated into program design. Students stay in dormitory-style buildings on the Jackson Campus or in historic cabins on the Kelly Campus while exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

Partner Programs

Teton Science Schools partner with numerous organizations around the country to provide exciting learning experiences ranging from college courses to programs for military families. If you are interested in creating a college program or partnership with Teton Science Schools, contact [email protected].


Jackson Campus

Located in Coyote Canyon less than two miles from the town of Jackson, this campus is nestled on a nearly 900-acre site comprised of creeks, ponds, aspen, conifer and sage habitats. All buildings were designed and built using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here.

Kelly Campus

Located inside Grand Teton National Park, this is the longtime home of Teton Science Schools. From here one may enjoy views extending from the foot of the Gros Ventre Mountains through the sage flats of Jackson Hole and across the Snake River to the majestic Teton Range. This campus includes two bunkhouse-style dormitories and the Murie Museum, a world renowned collection of specimens representing most families of North American mammals and plants.

Instructors

The Field Science Education Team is comprised of professionals dedicated to creating fun and educational experiences for participants of all ages from around the country and the world. All instructors are at least 21 years old and many have advanced degrees in science and education. Each member of our teaching team completes a thorough application process including interviews, reference checks, drug testing and driving and criminal background checks. All members of our teaching team also receive extensive and ongoing training in risk management, driving, first aid, CPR, teaching methods and the cultural and natural history of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Our team is excited to welcome you as part of our family and to share amazing educational adventures in the mountains and valleys of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. If you are interested in joining our team, please visit our website for details about position openings and Teton Science Schools’ Graduate Program.


Connecting people and nature through responsible wildlife observation and natural history explorations.

• Nonprofit Organization

You will support an educational nonprofit founded in 1967 while benefiting from decades of field and conservation experience.

• Local Biologists

You will learn from a wildlife biologist trained by researchers and networked with others to monitor wildlife activity.

• Custom Vehicles

You will travel in one of twelve comfortable safari-style vehicles with roof hatches, sliding windows and unobstructed views.

• Ecofriendly Adventures

You will enjoy healthy snacks or lunch from regional providers and take home a reusable mug or water bottle.

GRAND TETON EXPEDITIONS

Sunrise Expedition - Year-round, 4 hours

Sunset Expedition - Year-round, 4 hours

Wildlife Discovery Expedition - Year-round, 8 hours

Scenic Float and Wildlife Expedition - Late May–Early September, 7 hours

Wildwater and Wildlife Expedition - Late May–Early September, 8 hours

Wildlife, Art and Sleigh Expedition - Mid-December–Early April, 8 hours

YELLOWSTONE EXPEDITIONS

Old Faithful Expedition - Mid May–Early November, 10–12 hours

Lower Loop Expedition - Mid May–Early November, 12–14 hours

GRAND TETON AND YELLOWSTONE EXPEDITIONS DEPARTING DAILY

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Engaging teachers, parents and organizational leaders in professional development that integrates educational excellence, innovation, leadership and place.

Wyoming Stream Team June 26 – July 1

This classroom and field-based course is available to teachers and educators of Wyoming and neighboring watersheds. The program focuses on training in water quality monitoring and includes monitoring supplies, meals, lodging, and two graduate credits, funded by a grant from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. Participants will build the foundation to initiate monitoring projects in their home communities. The workshop will culminate in a full day of hands-on stream testing. Participants will receive a full set of monitoring equipment upon completion of the workshop and will be eligible for a follow-up visit during the academic year from Wyoming Stream Team staff to assist in their monitoring projects. Based at the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools.


Place-Based Professional Development for Teachers, Administrators and Educational Leaders

• Workshops

The Teacher Learning Center offers a wide array of professional development opportunities designed for teachers and administratorsin public and independent schools.

• Conferences

Campus buildings offer flexible meeting, dining and lodging space for intimate gatherings or larger groups of up to 300 people forconferences of teachers, administrators and other educational professionals.

• Customized Experiences

Experiences include visits to our facilities in Jackson Hole and on-site training at schools across the country and the world.For example, Teton Science Schools' faculty recently led a two-day workshop on Place-Based Education for the teachers at the Episcopal School of Arcadiana on-site at their school in Lafayette, Louisiana.


Integrating ecology and place-based teaching to develop innovative leaders in science and education.

Specific master’s level credits are accepted at one of these partnering universities:

One Year of Challenging Academics and Field Teaching in Grand Teton National Park

• Field Ecology

You will learn to how to address complex ecological and conservation issues, processes and systems.

• Experiential Education

You will become a skilled place-based educator who uses varied instructional strategies and assessment tools to create positive, hands-on learning for students.

• Outdoor Leadership

You will build effective communication techniques that demonstrate clear leadership and organizational management inoutdoor settings.

• Community Building

You will enjoy living among a community of committed individuals who share educational ideas,reflect on their profession and practice sustainable living on local and global scales.


Integrating ecology, culture and community to ensure academic excellence and personal success for Pre-K through 12th Grade students in a college preparatory, independent school setting.

• Academic Excellence

Strong college-preparatory, academic program guided by both critical knowledge and core competencies.

• Extraordinary Relationships

Commitment to supportive relationships among students, teachers and parents.

• Place-Based Education

Understanding of ecological and cultural communities on local and global scales.

• Global Citizenship

Preparing students to learn, communicate and thrive in a diverse, global community.

Journeys School was accredited by the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools in 2006 and is accredited to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for Grades 11 and 12.

Offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

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Promoting natural resource stewardship through research and education.

• Research

Examining and monitoring ecosystem responses to change through applied, relevant and scientifically rigorous studies. Results of our work are shared with resource managers, planners, scientific peersand the public.

• Contract Stewardship

Offering professionally-trained and experienced staff to assist landowners in developing a conservation ethic that improves the wildlife habitat and ecological health of their properties.

• Education

Introducing students and teachers to ecological research, the scientific process and land stewardship through creative, hands-on programs.

Our Contract Stewardship Program evolved due to increasing requests for assistance from landowners and land managers seeking to balance the needs of wildlife, natural resources and people. We offer expertise in the following areas:

Field Research

Land Use Planning

Property Management

Contract Stewardship


Program Size and Location:

Typical program size varies from 12-15 participants per session. All programs meet at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools unless specifically noted in description.

Space is Limited:

Registrations will be processed in the order they are received and must be accompanied by full payment for most programs. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express as well as money orders or personal checks. An acceptance packet with all pertinent details will be sent to confirm your enrollment. Need-based financial aid is available for most programs.

Switch Policy:

Once registration is complete for a summer youth, adult or family adventure, a $10 non-refundable administrative fee will be assessed per adventure that is switched to a different date or adventure.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel, a refund will be issued up to 30 days prior to the start date, less a $25 administrative fee per program. If cancellation is less than 30 days prior to start date, refunds will not be issued. Although we make every effort to adhere to our program schedule, extenuating circumstances may cause Teton Science Schools to cancel a program, in which case a full refund will be issued.

Adult & Family Adventures Inclement Weather Policy:

Adult & Family Adventures will be adapted to any weather condition. Please bring closed-toed shoes and appropriate outdoor gear for the weather forecast. Evening Canoe and Picnic will depart campus in any weather and make a final decision about canoeing at the lake. If the weather is not conducive for canoeing, the group will hike or enjoy a wildlife tour through the park. If there is a threat of bad weather, families may choose to opt out of a program with a full refund up to thirty minutes prior to the program.


Teton Science Schools depend on your generous support!

Teton Science Schools rely on the generosity of alumni, parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty, trustees, friends and foundations to help us meet our operating costs.

Donations to our Annual Fund cover 21% of our yearly operating expenses. Tuition and fees fund 60%, auxiliary revenue (rentals, special events, etc.) 18% and earnings from endowment 1%.

Teton Science Schools have scored a four-star rating for seven consecutive years with Charity Navigator.

VolunteerTeton Science Schools have many volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Opportunities include stewardship, maintenance and administrative projects at both campuses of Teton Science Schools. If you would like to volunteer please call 307.733.1313 or email [email protected].

Please make your donation today!www.tetonscience.org/support or 307.733.1313


Teton Science Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race,

gender, creed or sexual orientation in any of their policies or programs.

Teton Science Schools are a private, 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational

organization operating year-round in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in partnership

with Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and as a permittee of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

TeTon Science SchoolS700 Coyote Canyon Road

Jackson, WY 83001

Summer Registration Now Open!www.tetonscience.org

307.733.1313

Need-based financial aidis available.

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Teton Science Schools: 2011 Catalog