“Across the nation, educators are finding that rooting their educational programming deeply in the local community, both physically and thematically, is an effective strategy for achieving many of their highest priority goals. In schools, neighborhoods, forests, and parks, when students are studying and responsibly addressing relevant local issues the results can be increased engagement, stronger community support for education and conservation, and a renewed pride of place.” -US Forest Service
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters presents Teacher Camp annually as a professional development opportunity and a supportive gathering that helps educators add relevancy to their instruction to enrich their school communities. A fresh theme is developed each year in response to teachers’ needs.
Place-Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional approach that focuses on developing students’ sense of place and learning through exploring their environment. PBL is the foundation of Teacher Camp and will connect the following principles to our focus: grounded in place, real, empowering, collaborative, integrated, and rigorous.
Teacher Camp 2024
Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Time: 8:30-4:30
Location: Lumbermen’s Museum, Patten
Cost: *Sliding Scale $0, $20, $50
The focus of Teacher Camp 2024 is on community science (previously known as citizen science). Two topics will be presented throughout the day: phenology and water quality. Hands-on learning will be a part of each session and will be connected closely to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the surrounding community. Each session will incorporate an existing citizen science platform so teachers can return their knowledge and experience to the classroom and outdoor spaces. Attendees will receive a field guide and a Water Rangers test kit!
A light breakfast with coffee, tea, snacks, and lunch will be served.
*We do not want cost to be a barrier to participation, so we’re offering a range of registration fees determined by financial mobility. Please choose the option that best fits your situation.
$0 – Individuals not affiliated with an organization and have less financial mobility
$20 – Individuals not affiliated with organizations and who have financial resources
$50 – Individuals with more financial resources or individuals participating via organizations or schools
Teacher Camp
“Across the nation, educators are finding that rooting their educational programming deeply in the local community, both physically and thematically, is an effective strategy for achieving many of their highest priority goals. In schools, neighborhoods, forests, and parks, when students are studying and responsibly addressing relevant local issues the results can be increased engagement, stronger community support for education and conservation, and a renewed pride of place.” -US Forest Service
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters presents Teacher Camp annually as a professional development opportunity and a supportive gathering that helps educators add relevancy to their instruction to enrich their school communities. A fresh theme is developed each year in response to teachers’ needs.
Place-Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional approach that focuses on developing students’ sense of place and learning through exploring their environment. PBL is the foundation of Teacher Camp and will connect the following principles to our focus: grounded in place, real, empowering, collaborative, integrated, and rigorous.
Teacher Camp 2024
Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Time: 8:30-4:30
Location: Lumbermen’s Museum, Patten
Cost: *Sliding Scale $0, $20, $50
The focus of Teacher Camp 2024 is on community science (previously known as citizen science). Two topics will be presented throughout the day: phenology and water quality. Hands-on learning will be a part of each session and will be connected closely to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the surrounding community. Each session will incorporate an existing citizen science platform so teachers can return their knowledge and experience to the classroom and outdoor spaces. Attendees will receive a field guide and a Water Rangers test kit!
A light breakfast with coffee, tea, snacks, and lunch will be served.
*We do not want cost to be a barrier to participation, so we’re offering a range of registration fees determined by financial mobility. Please choose the option that best fits your situation.