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PPT for Parent Orientation Sessions
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Why are your children coming to
IslandWood?
IslandWood’s Mission: to provide exceptional learning experiences
and inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship.
“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
IslandWood is a school designed by and for kids just
like them.
Where is IslandWood?
When they arrive…
Sleeping Lodge
Student Room
Student Bathroom
Rules
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Have Fun
Who will be teaching them at IslandWood?
IslandWood Graduate Students
What will they be doing at IslandWood?
Schedule
8:30 Get ready for Field Study
9:00 Friendship Circle
7:00 Wake Up
7:30 Breakfast
Friendship Circle
Schedule
9:30 Field Study
7:00 Wake Up
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Get ready for Field Study
9:00 Friendship Circle
Working as a Team
Art & Science
Exploring & Observing
12:00 Lunch
7:00 Wake Up
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Get ready for Field Study
9:00 Friendship Circle
9:30 Field Study
Schedule
Where will they explore?
Cattail Marsh Charlie’s Bog
Mac’s Pond
Mac’s StreamForest Trails
Blakely Harbor
4:00 Lodge Time
7:00 Wake Up
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Get ready for Field Study
9:00 Friendship Circle
9:30 Field Study
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Field Study
Schedule
5:00 Dinner
7:00 Wake Up
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Get ready for Field Study
9:00 Friendship Circle
9:30 Field Study
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Field Study
4:00 Lodge Time
Schedule
Dining Hall
WADECompostAll food waste
LiquidsAny leftover liquid
in your cup
Drink up!
6:00 Lodge Time
7:00 Evening Program
8:15 Reflection in Lodges
9:00 Quiet Time
9:30 Lights Out
7:00 Wake Up
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Get ready for Field Study
9:00 Friendship Circle
9:30 Field Study
12:00 Lunch
4:00 Lodge Time
5:00 Dinner
Schedule
What should they bring?
Many items can be borrowed
from IslandWood
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
…and a great attitude!
What will they take home from IslandWood?
New knowledge, skills & experiences…
…and the desire to make
a difference at home.
“I have a whole different side to me. I also found out I love nature and electronics aren’t what keep
me satisfied.”
“If I really try my hardest I can make a big impact on the world around me”
“I have more brains than I thought.”