Teton Science Schools: 2010 Catalog

UNIVERSITY OF NATURE

TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS 2010 CATALOG People • Nature • Place • Education

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NATURE Teton Science Schools are offering over 100 courses this year.

Educational fun is shared across six program areas and two campuses.

The diversity of teaching faculty and research staff within various disciplines has led to an organization which more closely resembles a university than a traditional nature center.

Teton Science Schools are the University of Nature.

We offer learning adventures to school groups, families, teachers, and graduate students. The National Science Foundation Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education recently published a report which concluded that education and research are not progressing at the pace required by the magnitude of the environmental challenges facing this nation. This report called for new participatory approaches to environmental education. Who better to lead this interdisciplinary challenge than the University of Nature.

Join us in the Tetons for some serious fun!

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.

Partners include:

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. Needbased financial aid is available for most programs.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel, a refund will be issued up to 30 days prior to the start date, less a $25.00 administrative fee per program. If less than 30 days, 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.

Cover photograph Š Neal Henderson

Youth Adventures Journeys School Summer Enrichment (Entering Grades 1–12)

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Summer Youth Adventures (Entering Grades 7–12)

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Custom School & Youth Group Programs

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Play Team (Entering Grades 1–4)

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Service Works (Entering Grades 3–9) Teton Junior Science School (Entering K–Grade 6)

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Adult & Family Adventures Adult & Family Adventures

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Exploritas Programs

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Wildlife Expeditions

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Professional Development Teacher Learning Center

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Graduate Program

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Journeys School Summer Enrichment

Entering Grades 1–5

New Spins on Traditional Subjects

Journeys School Summer Enrichment courses are a fun way for students from any school in the country to learn practical applications for traditional subjects. These programs are offered in partnership with Journeys School of Teton Science Schools, an accredited college preparatory, independent school for Pre-K through 12th grade students.

Spanish Language Immersion Camp

Adventures in Etiquette

Mad Scientists

Wild Writers

Jun 21–Jun 25

Jul 12–Jul 16

Jul 19–Jul 23

Jun 14–Jun 18

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Jul 26–Jul 30

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

$395 (5 days)

$395 (5 days)

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

$395 (5 days)

Grades 3–5

Grades 3–5

$395 (5 days)

Grades 3–5

Put on your lab coat and goggles and grab your beakers! Ask questions, propose hypotheses, develop methods, and collect data during a week full of science experiments.

Have you ever wondered how to make a bottle rocket, build a simple machine, or why storms form? Come investigate with us and create your own science experiment.

Imagine, explore, read, and write. This week is for young authors who dream of writing and publishing their own book. Learn about different writing styles as you read stories from around the world and then use those examples to develop your own voice.

Refine, edit, and leave the week with a complete and engaging story.

Grades 1–4 Immerse yourself in Spanish through natural and cultural activities including language, arts, and outdoor exploration.

With instructors who speak only Spanish, your days will be filled with singing, playing, hiking, cooking, and dancing. End the week with a family fiesta.

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In a fun and interactive environment, learn and practice proper etiquette related to first impressions and greetings, basic manners, courtesy, communication skills, dining skills, and table manners. End the week with a formal luncheon where you share your new skills with others.

Who knew learning could be so much fun? Journeys School Summer Enrichment is more fun than deoxidizing copper. – Iam Wright

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Journeys School Summer Enrichment New Spins on Traditional Subjects

Digital Photography

Adventuring Authors

Jun 28–Jul 2

Jul 5–Jul 9

Aug 2–Aug 6

Jun 14–Jun 18 Jun 21–Jun 25

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

4:00 PM–6:00 PM $495 (5 days)

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Film Making

ACT/SAT Prep Course Aug 16–Aug 20

$395 (5 days)

$395 (5 days)

$395 (5 days)

$595 (5 days)

Grades 6–8

Grades 6–8

Grades 6–8

Grades 9–Adult

Grades 9–12

Test and develop your money management skills with other young entrepreneurs. First learn important life lessons about earning, spending, saving, and investing. Then put your skills to the test by managing your own simulated portfolio and household budget.

Leave this hands-on, minds-on course familiar with topics such as banking, stocks, credit, and mortgages.

Explore nature with a camera and depict the diverse Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem through photographs. Learn to compose intriguing pictures, choose compelling subjects, and photograph fast and slow moving objects. Get creative in telling your story of amazing adventures among animals, plants, new friends, and mountain vistas.

Life and careers in the outdoors require many different styles of writing. Learn to be a well-rounded outdoor writer and researcher. Observe life in the outdoors, interpret the scene, and record the story as a poem, research paper, or short story.

Build your writing skills as you explore canyons and hilltops in Jackson Hole.

Learn the basics of documentary film-making from a professional filmmaker.

The first week provides beginners with an understanding of the equipment, shooting, interviewing, writing, and editing. The second week allows more advanced students to hone skills and focus on specific aspects of film-making. Class is open to high school students and adults.

Build the skills, habits, and attitudes you need to score higher on test day. Review crucial math, reading, English, science, and writing skills as well as test-taking techniques for each problem type.

Take practice tests and receive feedback for improvement. Your instructor will teach with enthusiasm, clarity, and empathy.

Books and test preparation materials are included.

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Entering Grades 6–12

Money Matters

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Summer Youth Adventures

Entering Grades 7–9

Day and Overnight

Middle and high school students demand longer, more challenging summer activities and that is just what they get with Summer Youth Adventures at Teton Science Schools. Many of these programs include overnights in a lodge or backcountry camping. Longer programs allow more time for bonding and in-depth exploration.

Ecology and Technology

Fly Fishing

Jun 28–Jul 2

Jul 12–Jul 16

Leadership and Backpacking

Aug 9–Aug 13

Aug 2–Aug 6

Jul 26–Jul 30

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Aug 16–Aug 20

$350 (5 days)

$350 (5 days)

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Grades 7–9

Grades 7–9

$575 (5 days, 2 nights)

Discover hidden ecological and human treasures using map, compass, and GPS. Mark waypoints of interesting trailside discoveries, hide your own treasure, and post GPS coordinates for other adventurers to seek. Work together on an off-trail hiking and route finding challenge.

Create a Google Earth™ tour of your exciting week to share with friends and family.

Learn fly fishing skills from experts on the beautiful waterways of Jackson Hole. Investigate aquatic habitats to find the best places to catch fish as well as learn to identify local species of fish and insects. Experience the value of patience and the attitude, skills, etiquette, safety, and ethics necessary for becoming a successful fly fisherman.

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Grades 7–9 Fuel your sense of adventure while discovering what kind of teammate and leader you are. Hike intriguing trails and build friendships and skills necessary for backpacking. Practice minimum impact camping basics including packing a backpack, setting up your tent, using map and compass, and traveling in bear country. Includes two nights backcountry camping [Wednesday and Thursday].

Summer Youth Adventures Day and Overnight

Middle School Field Ecology

Jul 17–Jul 28

Jul 9–Jul 16

Jun 20–Jul 1

Overnight

Jul 30–Aug 6

Overnight

$1,925 (12 days, 11 nights)

Overnight

$1,555 (12 days, 11 nights)

Grades 7–9

$920 (8 days, 7 nights)

Grades 7–9

Grades 7–9 Write the new guide for teen adventure in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem! Discover for yourself what’s cool to do outside in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Sample hiking, canoeing, camping, research, and service opportunities then collaborate to create a multi-media resource for others interested in adventuring in your footsteps. Includes four nights on campus and three nights camping in Yellowstone National Park.

Explore Wyoming

Join students from around the country in a growing leadership movement connecting youth to nature. Hike and canoe through the mountains of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem while learning about the unique wildlife.

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 at a backcountry field research station.

Join other visionary youth in a trek across Wyoming while contributing to a crucial resource guide designed to connect youth to nature. Explore natural wonders in every corner, canyon, and community. Immerse yourself in diverse landscapes, observe wildlife, and connect to local cultures.

How many natural landmarks in Wyoming have you visited? Includes three nights in lodges and eight nights camping or in cabins at various points across the state.

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Entering Grades 7–9

Canoe, Camp, and Create

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Summer Youth Adventures

Entering Grades 9–12

Day and Overnight

Field Natural History

High School Field Ecology

Jul 11–Jul 30

Jul 4–Jul 30

Overnight

Overnight

$2785 (20 days, 19 nights)

$3700 (27 days, 26 nights )

Grades 9–11

Grades 11–12+

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 may be available.

This program is based at the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools and includes seven nights in lodges, six nights camping at a backcountry field research station, and six nights camping in Yellowstone.

Join the 43rd 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 may be available. This program is based at the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools and includes twelve nights in lodges, four nights camping at a backcountry field research station, four nights camping in Yellowstone, and six nights backcountry camping.

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Not only am I smarter and more fit after my Summer Youth Adventure, I also developed a better sense of style.

– Fashon E. Sta

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Partnerships & Custom Programs Bring Your Group or Join a Partnership Program

National Military Family Association

School and Youth Groups

Teton Science Schools are working with the National Military Family Association to help empower military children and their families and honor the sacrifices they make for our country. The National Military Family Association’s Operation Purple Camps honor our Nation’s youngest heroes while engaging them in having fun, making friends, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Operation Purple Camps are open to military children of all ranks and services while Family Retreats help families reconnect after deployment. These camps are free thanks to the Sierra Club and the Sierra Club Foundation. For more information visit the Association’s website at www.militaryfamily.org

Teton Science Schools provide yearround, 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 rustic cabins on the Kelly Campus while exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

Operation Purple Traditional Camp • Jun 19–25 (7 days, 6 nights) Operation Purple Family Retreat • Mar 19–23, Jul 2-6 (7 days, 6 nights)

Conference Facilities

The Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools, located in Coyote Canyon – less than two miles from the town of Jackson, Wyoming, includes flexible meeting, dining, and lodging space for intimate groups or large conferences up to 300 people. Settings are ideal for community events, professional retreats, educational symposiums and conferences, alumni association gatherings, theatrical performances, family reunions, and even weddings. Wireless internet access, white boards, projectors, and screens are available throughout most buildings. The kitchen is staffed with highly qualified professionals and top of the line equipment.

Modern accommodations are available in two large high performance lodges.

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Play Team

Entering Grades 1–4

Free Range Children

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. Intriguing natural materials and great locations for fort building and hiking are abundant at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools. The playfield on campus is a great place to run and participate in team play using a variety of provided outdoor toys. Through creative play and problem solving, children may develop important life skills and a deep connection to the natural world.

Jun 14–Jun 18 Jun 21–Jun 25 Jun 28–Jul 2 Jul 12–Jul 16 Jul 19–Jul 23 Jul 26–Jul 30 Aug 9–Aug 13 Aug 16–Aug 20

Visit www.play-team.org for a video featuring past Play Team participants having serious fun.

www.play-team.org

8:30 AM–3:00 PM $215 (5 days)

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Play Team is more fun than spending 18 straight hours online. I even remember how to run around and play ball.

- Jim Shorts

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Service Works Community Champions

Mighty Stewards

Wild Works

Leadership and Services

Jun 28–Jul 2

Jul 5–Jul 9

Jul 19–Jul 23

Jul 26–Jul 30

Aug 2–Aug 6

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

$205 (5 days)

$205 (5 days)

$205 (5 days)

Entering Grades 3–4

Entering Grades 5–6

Team up with new friends while lending a helpful hand in the community. Experience the fun of service by working alongside neighborhood leaders on trail building projects, removal of invasive weeds, and wildlife monitoring projects. You can make a difference this summer while getting outside.

Experience the thrill of collaborating with others while making a difference in Jackson Hole. Learn about the amazing projects being undertaken locally, while working with community leaders. Get wet and dirty and go home each day knowing that you helped make the community a better place.

Entering Grades 3–9

Become immersed in community projects which may meet the service hour requirements of school and youth groups. Participants will learn collaborative skills in a fun hands-on environment, while volunteering with local leaders. As a way to develop an ethic of philanthropy, participants will donate a portion of granted funds to a local organization of his or her choice.

Entering Grades 7–9 Get dirty and have fun while volunteering with friends, developing leadership skills, gaining service credit, and making a difference in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Partner on exciting service adventures with local organizations in addition to the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service.

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Teton Junior Science School

Pre-K Nature Play

Hands-On, Minds-On Exploration

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Immerse your children in exploration of nature through structured play and learning on the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools. Imaginations will thrive as they build, dig, and hike in the forests and open space surrounding the Pre-Kindergarten classrooms of Journeys School and enjoy one excursion off-campus. Your child 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, 2010.

ALL PROGRAMS RUN FROM 8:30 AM TO 3:00 PM

Mini Mammals

Discover the universe of voles, squirrels, chipmunks, badgers, and foxes.

Jun 21–Jun 25

$299 (5 days)

Wonderful Wildflowers

Find, create, and enjoy colorful wildflowers.

Jun 28–Jul 2

$299 (5 days)

Tracker Training

Search for tracks on campus and even create your own.

Jul 5–Jul 9

$299 (5 days)

Homes & Hideaways

Examine natural habitats and create forts using natural materials.

Jul 12–Jul 16

$299 (5 days)

Water World

Explore wild water worlds and the creatures that call them home.

Jul 19–Jul 23

$299 (5 days)

Incredible Insects

Discover adaptations of insects and the key role they play in the natural world.

Jul 26–Jul 30

$299 (5 days)

Mega Mammals

Learn about the habits and adaptations of moose, bears, elk, and bison.

Aug 2–Aug 6

$299 (5 days)

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Teton Junior Science School

Entering Grades 3–4

Hands-On, Minds-On Exploration

Jaws and Claws

Teton Time Travelers

Investigators

Jun 14–Jun 18

Jun 21–Jun 25

Jul 5–Jul 9

Jul 12–Jul 16

Jul 19–Jul 23

Aug 2–Aug 6

Aug 9–Aug 13

Aug 16–Aug 20

Aug 23–Aug 27

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

$299 (5 days)

$299 (5 days)

$299 (5 days)

Grades 3–4

Grades 3–4

Grades 3–4

From bears to badgers, and wolves to wapiti, discover the predators and prey that make up the food chain of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Investigate skulls, scat, tracks, and shelters and learn how to look for other animal signs.

Learn how Davey Jackson’s namesake valley has emerged from its tumultuous history of murderers, horse thieves, and scallywags to become home to one of the nation’s most popular national parks. You will visit historic cabins, ranches, and geological sites to learn the exciting history of this area.

There are so many questions to explore in nature. Each day we’ll investigate a different natural puzzle and seek out our own answers. Observing animal behavior and assessing stream health are examples of field research projects that you will complete with the use of scientific tools.

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Teton Junior Science School Hands-On, Minds-On Exploration

Boats & Boots

Jun 21–Jun 25

Jul 12–Jul 16

Jul 19–Jul 23

Aug 9–Aug 13

Jun 28–Jul 2

Aug 16–Aug 20

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Jul 26–Jul 30

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

$340 (5 days, 1 night)

8:30 AM–3:00 PM

$340 (5 days, 1 night)

Grades 5–6

$365 (5 days, 2 nights)

Get your hands dirty and your feet wet as you investigate the animals and plants that inhabit our streams, rivers, and wetlands. Camp overnight in Grand Teton National Park and canoe three lakes in three days.

Learn the story of how the lakes were formed while practicing paddling skills and making new friends.

Are you fascinated by bison, wolves, and bears? Explore the unique landscape of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and the animals that call them home. You will travel to Yellowstone National Park for a two night camping experience and a visit to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

Grades 5–6 Experience Grand Teton National Park by camping, orienteering, canoeing, and trail building. Become a skilled and knowledgeable outdoor ambassador ready to teach friends and family about the wonders of the great outdoors.

Yellowstone & Grand Teton Adventures

Grades 5–6

I enrolled in Teton Junior Science School as a first step to earning my Ph.D. When I got home, I knew more about the Tetons than either of my parents.

– Smart E. Pants

Entering Grades 5–6

Outdoor Ambassadors

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Adult and Family Adventures

Age 3 and Up

Educational Fun for the Entire Family

Marshmallow Mondays

Water Wednesdays

Evening Hike and Campfire

Evening Canoe Tour and Picnic

Jun 14, 21, 28

Jun 16, 23, 30

Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Sept 10, 17, 24

Jul 5, 12, 19, 26

Jul 7, 14, 21, 28

Aug 6, 13

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Aug 4, 11, 18, 25

Jackson Campus 5:00 PM–9:00 PM Adult: $15 Child 6–17: $15

Jackson Campus 4:00 PM–9:00 PM Adult: $60 Child 6–17: $40

Kelly Campus 7:00 AM–11:00 AM Adult: $30 Child 3–17: $20

Kelly Campus 4:00 PM–9:00 PM Adult: $30 Child 6–17: $20

Explore the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools with a professional naturalist for an engaging evening of fun, exploration, and learning in the outdoors. Your family will discover the amazing power of the five senses while hiking along scenic trails. The evening ends with campfire stories and roasted marshmallows.

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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.

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Feathered Fridays Bird Banding and Breakfast Jun 25

Help our team of bird researchers with the international Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) 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.

Evening with the Elk Elk Viewing and Dinner

Spend an evening investigating the habits and habitats of the bugling elk of Jackson Hole. The evening begins with an interpretive slideshow, followed by a hearty family-style dinner at the historic Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools.

After dinner, participants will take part in a guided twilight walk to look and listen for bugling elk in Grand Teton National Park.

Exploritas Adventures in Lifelong Learning

An April Adventure in the Tetons

Wyoming’s Watchable Wildlife and Ecological Explorations

Hike, Snowshoe, and Bike! #18589

Intergenerational Program #13668

Apr 11–Apr 14, overnight Take part in an outdoor adventure of snowshoeing, hiking, and biking in view of the spectacular Teton Mountains. Bike along Antelope Flats Road with incredible vistas of the mountains, and scout for elk, moose, bison, and mule deer as you snowshoe to pristine glacial lakes at their base.

Jun 20–Jun 25, overnight Explore beautiful Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park with the entire family. Summer is a great time for a learning adventure, and this week is packed with hands-on educational experiences. Guides will help you observe the interactions of local wildlife including moose, bison, elk, and pronghorn. Come see why Jackson Hole is a premier family vacation destination.

We haven’t had this much fun since we drove the kids across the country in the ’57 Chevy. – Gran Paw Smith

Connecting to the Wild Lands Ecosystem Service Projects #13684

Adults Over 21

Exploritas is the new name for Elderhostel’s diverse lifelong-learning programs. Teton Science Schools are proud to be a partner offering over fifteen Exploritas programs each year. The following is just a sample of these offerings, visit www.tetonscience.org for complete listings. Register directly at www.exploritas.org or 800.454.5768.

Jun 27–Jul 2, overnight Make a difference in the life of moose, elk, bison, pronghorn, and trumpeter swans in beautiful Jackson Hole! Work alongside wildlife biologists and experienced naturalists to enhance and restore the wildlife habitat of these animals. Surround yourself with some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the West.

You can provide the hands and heart to help the wildlife of Wyoming.

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Wildlife Expeditions

Grand Teton Expeditions

Yellowstone Expeditions

Multi-Day Expeditions

Length: 4–8 hours

Length: 10–14 hours

Length: 2–7 days

Sunrise and Sunset Expeditions offer a fourhour introduction to the wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, taking advantage of the times of day when the animals are the most active. Wildlife Discovery Expeditions provide a full day of opportunities to view and learn about wildlife.

Old Faithful Expeditions are a wonderful opportunity to explore the wildlife, scenery, and history of the world’s first National Park. Lower Loop Expeditions include a tour of the Old Faithful area, a guided geyser walk, lunch, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, both upper and lower falls, Yellowstone Lake, and a drive through Grand Teton National Park.

These popular two-day to seven-day expeditions are the premier wildlife viewing trips in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and vary depending on the season.

All multi-day expeditions include specified hotel accommodations and meals, snacks and beverages, all entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Jackson.

Private and Customized Expeditions Length: 4–8 hours Wildlife Expeditions specializes in developing customized private wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Half-day to multi-day expeditions for individuals and large groups can be arranged to meet the needs of your party.

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Responsible Wildlife Observation

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Teacher Learning Center Professional Development for Teachers

Wyoming Stream Team Jul 18–Jul 25, 2010 $100 (6 days, 5 nights) This classroom and field-based course is available to residents of Wyoming and residents of watersheds in neighboring states.

The program focuses on training in water quality monitoring and includes monitoring supplies, meals, lodging, and two graduate credits.

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.

Graduate Program Live, Learn, and Teach in Jackson Hole

Based at the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools located in Grand Teton National Park, the Graduate Program of Teton Science Schools is a year-long program in place-based teaching, field science, and environmental education.

Students integrate academic course work with intensive mentored teaching practicum.

Transferable credits apply toward the completion of M.S., M.Ed., or Ph.D. University Partners include University of Wyoming, Utah State University, University of Idaho, Montana State University Billings, Antioch University, and Prescott College.

Graduates have successfully pursued careers as teachers at all grade levels in public and private schools, founders and directors of non-profits, science centers and environmental education programs, naturalists for governmental agencies and non-profit organizations, researchers, and natural resource managers.

Customized Experiences with the Teacher Learning Center The Teacher Learning Center offers day, multi-day, and year-long custom experiences for schools and other educational organizations.

Programs focus on an introduction to or renewal of place-based learning and use research-based and innovative educational strategies.

Customized experiences may include residential stays at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools and on-site training at regional schools. Please call for more details.

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Summer Registration Now Open! www.tetonscience.org 307.733.1313

Need-based financial aid is available.

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We are a private, 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational organization, operating year-round in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in partnership with Grand Teton National Park and as a permittee of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Teton Science Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, creed, or sexual orientation in any of their policies or programs.

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