Teton Science Schools Summer 2014

SUMMER 2014

EDUCATING FOR A VIBRANT WORLD Connecting people, nature and place through education, science and stewardship.

The professional educators, scientists and administrators at Teton Science Schools provide an extraordinary wealth of leadership, knowledge and experience. Highly educated and trained professionals create outstanding experiences in all programs for all participants. Our team is excited to welcome you and share amazing educational adventures in the mountains and valleys of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

All programs meet at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools unless specifically noted in description. Look for the following icons to help with your summer selection: Challenge Course

Camping Overnight

Self development and teamwork on the Doug Walker Challenge Course

Tent camping and meals provided at established campgrounds

Super Discount

Flat Water Canoeing

Best value for weeklong youth summer science adventures

Equipment and instruction will be provided on area lakes

What’s New in 2014

Doug Walker Challenge Course The addition of the Doug Walker Challenge Course on the Jackson Campus of TSS provides new opportunities for self development, teamwork and exploring science concepts.

Most Programs Extended to 5:00pm Summer Adventures based at the Jackson Campus of TSS end at 5:00pm this year, better matching parent’s schedules while adding an extra hour of time for exploration and learning.

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Table of Contents

Elementary School (and Toddlers) Science Adventures (Entering Grades K–6) .......................................................................... 3–6 Teton Valley Community School (Toddler–Entering Grade 6) ................. 7–8 Summer Academy at Journeys School (Entering Grades 3–5) ............... 9–10 Middle School Science Adventures (Entering Grades 7–9) .......................................................................... 11–12 Summer Academy at Journeys School (Entering Grades 6–8) ............. 13–14 High School Science Adventures (Entering Grades 9–12+) ................................................................. 15 Summer Academy at Journeys School (Entering Grades 9–12) .......... 16 Adult & Family Summer Family ................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Road Scholar ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Teacher Learning Center ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Teton Science Schools Faculty & Staff ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Campuses .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Registration ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22 www.tetonscience.org | 307.733.1313

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Elementary School | Kindergarten Immerse your child in the exploration of nature through structured play and learning on the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools.

Each week brings a new theme to challenge imaginations as youngsters hike in the forests, enjoy the open space and experience one offcampus excursion each week.

Participants must be entering Kindergarten and be age 5 by December 31, 2014.

Science Adventures

Entering Kindergarten Tracker Training

Mini Mammals

Entering Kindergarten Search for tracks big and small and then create your own.

5 days: Jun 16–20 8:30am–5:00pm • $263

Entering Kindergarten Discover the universe of squirrels, chipmunks, badgers and foxes.

5 days: Jul 14–18 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Nature Art

Incredible Insects

Entering Kindergarten Create works of art with materials like leaves, sticks, bark and rocks.

5 days: Jun 23–27 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Entering Kindergarten Discover insects’ adaptations and the roles they play in the world.

5 days: Jul 21–25 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Homes & Hideaways

Water World

Entering Kindergarten Examine natural habitats and create forts using natural materials.

5 days: Jun 30–Jul 4* (Jul 4 optional) 8:30am–5:00pm • $330 / *$295

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

5 days: Jul 28–Aug 1 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Born to Build

Mega Mammals

Entering Kindergarten Mimic nature’s architects by building bridges, dams, boats and tunnels.

5 days: Jul 7–11 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

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

5 days: Aug 4–8 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

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Science Adventures

Entering Grades 1–2

Buggin’ Out

Powerful Plants

Entering Grades 1–2 Did you know that all the insects in the world weigh more than all other animals combined?

Put on your exoskeleton, grab your net and enter into a bug’s life.

5 days: Jul 7–11, Jul 28–Aug 1 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Entering Grades 1–2 Did you know that aspen trees make their own sunscreen and are the second largest living thing? Learn how plants and animals work together to survive. From wildflowers to towering trees, discover the wonderful world of plants.

5 days: Jun 16–20 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Summer Safari Entering Grades 1–2 Grab your binoculars, boots and cameras! Join a safari across Jackson Hole to learn about the grand animals that grace this valley. Use the tools of a naturalist and your senses to explore the homes and habitats of our animal neighbors.

5 days: Jun 23–27, Aug 11–15 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Grossology Entering Grades 1–2 Did you know vultures eat their own vomit and pika eat their own poop? Dissect a regurgitated owl pellet, play in the mud and search for scat.

Come learn about the science of all things gross!

5 days: Jun 30–Jul 4* (Jul 4 optional), Jul 21–Jul 25 8:30am–5:00pm • $330 / *$295

Things with Wings Entering Grades 1–2 If you could fly, where would you go? Catch insects, listen for bird songs and watch butterflies.

Learn all about things with wings while hiking through forests and along rivers.

5 days: Jul 14–18, Aug 4–8 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Entering Grades 1–4 Play Team Entering Grades 1–4 Enjoy unstructured play while letting your imagination go wild this summer creating, exploring and building friendships in the outdoors. Days are filled with fort building, water games, hiking and exploration at the Jackson Campus.

5 days: Jul 7–11, Jul 14–18, Jul 21–25, Jul 28–Aug 1, Aug 4–8 8:30am–5:00pm • $209

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Elementary School |

Science Adventures

Entering Grades 3–4

H2Art

Forces of Nature

Entering Grades 3–4 Love water? Love art? Awaken your inner artist while exploring the lakes and rivers in Grand Teton National Park. Search for shapes, colors and patterns in the water and create masterpieces that reflect what you see.

5 days: Jul 7–11, Aug 11–15 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Entering Grades 3–4 Do you ever wonder about the world beneath your feet? Explore how glaciers, earthquakes, volcanoes and fire shape our mountains and valleys. Dig deep and discover what makes the Tetons rock!

5 days: Jun 16–20 8:30am–5:00pm • $263

Mighty Stewards Entering Grades 3–4 Do you know your own power? Grab your gloves and a friend to find out just how much kids can change the world in a week! Help build trails, destroy invasive weeds and turn compost. Can you dig it?

5 days: Jun 23–27 8:30am–5:00pm • $263

Jaws and Claws Entering 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 to solve the mystery of animal survival.

5 days: Jun 30–Jul 4* (Jul 4 optional), Jul 28–Aug 1 8:30am–5:00pm • $330 / *$295

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Kid vs. Wild Entering Grades 3–4 Jackson Hole is a WILD place! Master crucial survival skills like making a fire, building a shelter, finding water and tracking animals.

Each day is a new challenge for survival. Can you hack it?

5 days: Jul 14–18, Aug 4–8 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Teton Time Machine Entering Grades 3–4 Retrace the adventures of Jackson Hole’s early explorers by stepping into the boots of cowboys, mountain men, outlaws and the first women of the west. Visit historic cabins, ranches and geologic sites on this adventure through time. Giddy Up! 5 days: Jul 21–25 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Elementary School |

Science Adventures

Entering Grades 5–6

Boats & Boots

Teton Champions

Entering Grades 5–6 Get your hands dirty and your feet wet as you investigate the animals and plants that inhabit the lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands of Jackson Hole. Practice your paddling skills, float the Snake River and share tales under the stars with new friends during an overnight camping trip in Grand Teton National Park.

5 days, 1 night: Jun 30–Jul 4* (Jul 4 optional), Jul 21–25 8:30am–5:00pm • $360 / *$325

Entering Grades 5–6 On your mark, get set, go! This week is packed with activities and games to challenge the competitor in you. From challenge hikes to the challenge course, exercise your body and creativity to determine who deserves the title, Champion of the Tetons.

5 days: Jun 16–20 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Mission Jackson Hole Entering Grades 5–6 Orient your maps to the north and get ready for adventure! Experience the ultimate scavenger hunt searching for clues on foot, boat and new heights on the Doug Walker Challenge Course.

Your mission awaits!

5 days: Jun 23–27, Aug 11–15 8:30am–5:00pm • $330

Mountains and Mud Pots Entering Grades 5–6 Witness earth’s explosions and gurgling geysers atop one of the world’s hottest spots and get to know the mammals that call Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks home. Join us for a geologic exploration and wildlife extravaganza!

5 days, 2 nights: Jul 7–11, Aug 4–8 8:30am–5:00pm • $386

Quake, Rattle & Roll Entering Grades 5–6 Earthquakes, avalanches and volcanoes, oh my! Floods, glaciers and fires have all played a role in shaping Jackson Hole. Search the area for evidence on foot and by canoe then capture the story of this dynamic landscape. Includes one night of camping in Grand Teton National Park.

5 days, 1 night: Jul 14–18, Jul 28–Aug 1 8:30am–5:00pm • $360

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Toddler – Grade 6 |

Teton Valley Community School

INVESTIGATE, COLLABORATE AND EXPLORE

Toddler – Grade 6 |

Teton Valley Community School

Toddlers in Nature Day Camp

Earliest Explorers

Ages 24–36 Months Two mornings a week, little minds come together to explore natural materials, work in the garden, get busy building, create streams in the sand, make friends with our chickens, get messy in art and simply enjoy being two!

Tue & Thu: Jun 23–Aug 15 (Victor, ID) 8:30am–11:30am (Half Day) • $40/week 8:30am–4:00pm (Full Day) • $90/week

Entering Kindergarten–Grade 3 Imagine if you were the very first explorer to ever step foot in Teton Valley! What would you do? How would you record your experiences?

Join us as we explore trails, create maps, track animals and practice our survival skills!

5 days: Aug 11–15 (Victor, ID) 8:30am–4:00pm • $200/week

Young Naturalists Day Camp Ages 3–5 Years Explore local natural spaces while developing an appreciation for nature, journey to regional farms, care for farm animals, make new friends, play, create art and spend lots of time outside!

Weekdays: Jun 23–Aug 15 (Victor, ID) 8:30am–4:00pm • $45/day or $200/week

Junior Explorers Day Camp Entering Kindergarten–Grade 2 Mon: Get inspired by natural beauty and local artists to create your own masterpiece.

Tue: Travel beyond Teton Valley on exciting expeditions. Wed: Explore by bicycle and learn bike safety. Thu: Learn new research techniques in wetlands and waterways. Fri: Get hands-on experience with local farms and food.

Weekdays: Jun 23–Aug 8 (Victor, ID) 8:30am–4:00pm • $45/day or $200/week www.tetonscience.org | 208.787.0445

Active Explorers Day Camp Entering Grades 3–6 Mon: Travel beyond Teton Valley on exciting expeditions. Tues: Get inspired by natural beauty and local artists to create your own masterpiece. Wed: Learn new research techniques in wetlands and waterways.

Thu: Get hands-on experience with local farms and food. Fri: Explore by bicycle and learn bike safety.

Weekdays: Jun 23–Aug 8 (Victor, ID) 8:30am–4:00pm • $45/day or $200/week

Discovering the Teton River Entering Grades 4–6 Study the animals and plants, map the tributaries and learn about the intricate aquatic systems within the river. Share all you have learned with friends on a culminating overnight camping trip on the riverbank!

5 days, 1 night: Aug 11–15 (Victor, ID) 8:30am–4:00pm • $240/week

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Elementary School |

Summer Academy at Journeys School

Entering Grades 3–5

The Art of Math

Fiction: Short Stories, Novellas and Novels

Entering Grades 3—5 Explore the mixture of math’s powerful order and art’s spontaneous freedom. From Leonardo’s perfect Mona Lisa to the endless staircases of M.C. Escher, it doesn’t take a kaleidoscope to see how math and art are always linked. Deconstruct the pyramids through the golden ratio and create Op-Art of your own!

5 days: Jul 7–11 1:00pm–4:00pm • $200

Entering Grades 3—5 The Hemmingways, Updikes and Rowlings of the world all started somewhere! In this fiction-writing workshop, you will first learn how to organize and structure stories. Whether writing a short-story or a trilogy, this workshop will help young authors learn what it takes to successfully tell their first tales.

5 days: Jul 7–11 9:00am–12:00pm • $200

Robot Challenge Entering Grades 3—5 You have two minutes to get all of the balls from the dumpster into your own home-base. READY. SET. GO! True to the nature of robotics competitions, each team will be competing in the same challenge course, creating a robot that will perform all of the functions needed to be victorious in competitions.

5 days: Jul 14–18 9:00am–12:00pm • $200

Sing & Perform Entering Grades 3—5 Casting call for all young performers! In one week you will rehearse songs, practice choreographed moves and perform a show for friends and family. Learn what it takes to put on a great choral show from the first rehearsal to the final curtain call.

5 days: Jul 14–18 1:00pm–4:00pm • $200

www.tetonscience.org | 307.733.3729

Elementary School |

Summer Academy at Journeys School

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Entering Grades 3–5

Greek Mythology

Rube Goldberg Machines

Entering Grades 3—5 Come explore the ancient world of the Greek. We will study the huge collection of stories explaining the creation of the world and the lives of the gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines. We will discover the math, science and culture of these adventurous, ancient inhabitants through their literature.

5 days: Jul 21–25 1:00pm–4:00pm • $200

Entering Grades 3—5 A comically involved, complicated invention, contrived to perform a simple operation. Learn how to make even the most basic task an engineering playground. Build a machine that utilizes dominos, a popcorn machine and lots of water balloons. Discover the most unique way to do the most mundane things.

5 days: Jul 21–25 9:00am–12:00pm • $200

Introduction to Mandarin Entering Grades 3—5 Nearly 935 million people speak Mandarin, making it the most common first language ever and fastest growing language to be taught in US schools. Learn about Chinese culture and obtain basic skills to begin the path of learning the language of nearly 15% of the world. Students will also learn the foundations of creating Chinese characters.

5 days: Jul 28–Aug 1 9:00am–12:00pm • $200

Aerodynamics: Rockets, Paper Planes, & Parachutes Entering Grades 3—5 Have you ever wanted to learn more about flying, gliding and blasting off? Explore how wind, gravity and the movement of air molecules affect flying objects. Students will create, design and test parachutes, balloon rockets and various paper planes.

5 days: Jul 28–Aug 1 1:00pm–4:00pm • $200

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Middle School |

Science Adventures

Entering Grades 7–9 Teton Explorations Entering Grades 7–9 Join students from across the country in an exploration of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Develop your outdoor leadership and wilderness skills as you hike, canoe and camp in an inspiring landscape. Make new friends, have fun, engage in stewardship, learn and explore. Includes eight nights on campus and three nights backcountry camping.

12 days, 11 nights: Jun 15–26 (Kelly Campus) • $1,625

Tuesday Teen Challenge Entering Grades 7–9 Climb to new heights on Tuesday nights! Put your leadership and teamwork skills to the test on the new Doug Walker Challenge Course. Whether it’s working with friends to navigate obstacles close to the ground or soaring through the air on the high-ropes elements, adventure will be yours.

Tuesdays: Jun 17, 24, Jul 1, 8, Aug 5, 12 5:00pm–9:00pm • $30/evening

Ultimate Grand Teton Adventure Entering Grades 7–9 Hike, backpack and explore the secrets of Grand Teton National Park! What is life like on the highest of peaks? Where do creatures hide when the summer sun begins to shine? Use the powers of science to shine a light on the mysteries of nature during an epic journey into the wilderness of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Grand Teton National Park. Includes three nights on campus and five nights backcountry camping.

9 days, 8 nights: Jul 5–13 • $1,053

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Middle School |

Science Adventures

Entering Grades 7–9

Kings of the Mountains

Teton Leadership Series

Entering Grades 7–9 Your band of brothers will train on the new Doug Walker Challenge Course, paddle glacially-carved lakes, solve mysteries with science and make a difference through service projects. Discover your strengths during an all-male backpacking expedition into the heart of Wyoming’s wilderness.

Includes five nights on campus and four nights backcountry camping.

9 days, 8 nights: Jul 15–23 • $1,067

Entering Grades 7–9 Build the skills and qualities of excellent leadership while walking a wire cable 40 feet in the air and working with peers to meet challenges closer to earth. Learn what it takes to rise to the challenge, then test your skills as you explore the rugged and beautiful terrain of Jackson Hole.

Each session is unique, so get started with one week or lead the charge with all three weeks of fun.

5 days: Jul 14–18, Jul 21–25, Jul 28–Aug 1 8:00am–5:00pm • $330

Women Only Leadership, Volunteering, Exploration and Science (WOLVES) Entering Grades 7–9 Join the wolf pack to elevate your experience on the new Doug Walker Challenge Course, paddle glacially-carved lakes, solve mysteries with science and make a difference through service projects. Discover your strengths during a girl-powered adventure into the heart of Wyoming’s wilderness. Includes five nights on campus and four nights backcountry camping.

9 days, 8 nights: Jul 15–23 • $1,067

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Middle School |

Summer Academy at Journeys School

LEARN. THINK. ACT.

Middle School |

Summer Academy at Journeys School

Entering Grades 6–8

Team Math

Chemistry

Entering Grades 6–8 Sharpen problem-solving techniques by sharing and learning from the bright minds of your peers. By tackling challenging and engaging topics, not always taught in the traditional classroom, students are encouraged to think outside of the box and to learn how to approach a mathematical problem as a team.

5 days: Jul 28–Aug 1 9:00am–12:00pm • $200

Entering Grades 6–8 Budding young scientists? This is the course for you. Learn about physical and chemical properties, the periodic table, atoms and atomic theory, solutions and of course reactions!

5 days: Jul 7–11 9:00am–12:00pm • $200

Creative Writing Workshop Entering Grades 6–8 This workshop is perfect for the aspiring writer who wants to learn how to write great, creative stories. In this week-long intensive program you will explore how to get your best imaginative thoughts down on paper as well as how to organize your writing for maximum readability.

5 days: Jul 14–18 9:00am–12:00pm • $200

Build Your Own Microbots Entering Grades 6–8 Students will be creating, designing and testing their own robots. Based on simple parts and BEAM technology, students will leave with their very own, fully functioning, solar powered micro-bot to use in the future.

5 days: Jul 21–25 9:00am–12:00pm • $200 www.tetonscience.org | 307.733.3729

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High School |

Science Adventures

Entering Grades 9–11

Entering Grades 11–12+

Expressions in Nature and Art

Jackson Hole Science Expedition

Entering Grades 9–11 The wilderness of Jackson Hole has inspired some of the most influential writers and artists of our time. Spark your creativity by learning to understand diverse, charismatic wildlife and the ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Explore this place with peers and local artists by hiking, canoeing and backpacking in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Use these awe-inspiring backdrops to build your own artistic capacity. Includes twelve nights on campus, three nights backcountry camping and four nights camping in Yellowstone. High school credit is available.

Entering Grades 11–12, Recent Graduates Join the 47th year of the program that started Teton Science Schools! Immerse yourself in the study of the natural sciences in one of the most beautiful and ecologically complex wilderness areas in North America. Sharpen your analytical thinking and scientific skills through hands-on exploration of Yellowstone National Park, small group field-research projects and a culminating backpacking experience on the crest of the Tetons. The program includes thirteen nights on campus, five nights camping in Yellowstone and five nights in the backcountry.

High school credit is available. College credit available for an additional cost.

27 days, 26 nights: Jun 29–Jul 25 (Kelly Campus) • $4,095

20 days, 19 nights: Jul 6–25 (Kelly Campus) • $3,040

High School |

Summer Academy at Journeys School

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Entering Grades 9–12 SAT/ACT Prep

High School Geometry (Credit)

Geographical Infosystems/GPS

Entering Grades 9–12 Learn the unique format of the SAT and how to efficiently work through the problems.

Recognize your own strengths within each subject. Identify where you need to focus and what it will take to ace the test. This course is designed to inspire confidence and help make scores an asset to college applications. The morning session is mandatory; the afternoon session is for those students who want scheduled extra practice time.

5 days: Jul 7–11 9:00am–12:00pm (Morning Session) • $200 9:00am–4:00pm (Full Day Session) • $350

Entering Grades 9–12 Learn a semester’s worth of Geometry in just two weeks! Complete this intensive yet fun upper level math course and earn high school credit. This challenging course will cover congruence, similarity, right triangles, trigonometry, circles, expressing geometric properties with equations, geometric measurement and dimension and modeling with geometry.

10 days: Jul 14–18 and Jul 21–25 8:30am–4:30pm • $800

Entering Grades 9–12 Learn how to use the Geographical Infosystems software, computers and GPS devices to create a map or maps by the end of this five, full day program. Students may explore their own areas of interest from urban planning to wild lands and anywhere in between. Become familiar with GIS, a valuable technologybased skill which is widely used professionally in the fields of environmental science, engineering, urban planning, business, geography and social sciences.

5 days: Jul 28–Aug 1 9:00am–4:00pm • $400

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Adult & Family |

Summer Family

Paddle in the Park

Feathered Fridays

Evening Canoe Tour & Picnic Paddle on a pristine waterway in Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views, encounter magnificent wildlife and find the perfect location for a picnic on the shore. A light dinner, canoeing equipment and an introduction to basic paddling skills are provided.

Jun 18, 25, Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13 5:00pm–9:00pm (4:15pm at Home Ranch Parking or 5:00pm at String Lake Boat Launch Parking) Adult: $65, Child 6–17: $45

Bird Banding & Breakfast Help our team of bird researchers with the international Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) Program. Enjoy the ideal blend of science and outdoor education before a hot breakfast.

Jun 27, Jul 4, 11 7:00am–10:30pm, Kelly Campus Adult: $35, Child 6–17: $25

Saturday Summer Challenge Doug Walker Challenge Course Zip, traverse, swing and have a blast with your family two feet off the ground or forty feet in the air. The challenge course will provide fun, lasting memories and a love of science. As a part of your experience, you will be challenged to explore your leadership style, enhance teamwork skills and practice setting goals.

Jun 21, 28, Jul 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 9:00am–3:00pm, Jackson Campus Age 12 and above: $60 Ages 12–17 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Evening with the Elk Elk Bugling & Dinner Investigate the habits and habitats of the bugling elk of Jackson Hole. Take part in a guided twilight walk to look and listen for bugling elk in Grand Teton National Park after a hearty family-style dinner.

Sep 12, 19, 26 4:30pm–8:30pm, Kelly Campus Adult: $40, Child 6–17: $20

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Road Scholar Educational adventures created by Elderhostel, Inc., the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning since 1975.

Register at www.roadscholar.com or call 800.454.5768.

Intergenerational: Canyons and Canoes in the Tetons

Hiking in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

For those who love exploring crystal-clear mountain waters and watching wild animals in their natural surroundings, this five-day science adventure is one you don’t want to miss.

Jul 13–18 - Program #17688

Explore the magnificent trails of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks during an adventurous week. Learn about the plants and animals living in this mountain environment.

Aug 10–16, Sep 16–22 - Program #4937

Intergenerational: Generations Serving the Wild Lands of the Tetons Make a difference for the majestic wildlife in the Tetons! Learn about bison, wolves, elk, moose, eagles, pronghorn and other wildlife while enhancing their habitats.

Jul 20–25 - Program #16168

Intergenerational: Wyoming’s Watchable Wildlife and Ecological Explorations Be on the lookout for moose, bison, elk and pronghorn as you explore beautiful Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park with your grandchildren.

Jul 27–Aug 1 - Program #13668

www.roadscholar.com | 800.454.5768

Great Outdoor Get-Together in the Tetons and Yellowstone Join active lifelong learners from around the country as you converge on picturesque Jackson Hole, Wyo., for an outdoor educational adventure unlike any other.

Aug 20–27, Aug 30–Sep 6 - Program #21211

The Magnificent Moose: Habitat Improvement in Jackson Hole The Shiras, or Wyoming moose, is a fascinating mammal of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Help these creatures survive myriad ecological threats by improving their habitat.

Sep 28–Oct 3 - Program #15948

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Educator Development |

Teacher Learning Center

Combining Research and Education in Science Teaching (CREST) This workshop is designed for middle and high school teachers with a background in watershed ecology to learn more about integrating water research into their classrooms. The workshop will include hands-on, field-based water quality monitoring as well as practice using watershed education toolboxes. Offered in partnership with support from the National Science Foundation, EPS 1208909.

4 days, 3 nights: Jun 26–29 (Kelly, WY) • $150

Wyoming Stream Team This classroom and field-based course is available to teachers and educators of Wyoming. The program focuses on training in water quality monitoring and includes monitoring supplies. Participants will build the foundation to initiate watershed monitoring projects in their home communities. Offered in partnership with support from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.

6 days, 5 nights: Jul 13–18 (Kelly, WY) • $150

Field Research Campaign Power of PLACE Summit This summit will connect leading theorists and scholars of place-based education with leading practitioners – classroom teachers. During the four-day Summit, there will be keynote presentations including one by David Sobel, hands-on, experiential sessions on place-based learning led by teachers, and outdoor, placebased experiences in Jackson Hole. Offered by the Place Learning and Civic Engagement program - a collaboration between TSS and the University of Wyoming funded through a Math Science Partnership grant.

4 days, 3 nights: Jul 7–10 (Jackson, WY) • $100

www.tetonscience.org | 307.733.1313

The campaign will be an opportunity for teachers to experience the process and practice of near-surface and sub-surface hydrology with University of Wyoming scientists. Emphasis will be placed on research practices with time allotted to consider classroom applications.

Offered in partnership with support from the National Science Foundation, EPS 1208909.

Dates and location to be announced • $150

TSS |

Faculty & Staff

Qualified Instructors All instructors are at least 21 years old and have completed a thorough application process including interviews, reference checks, drug testing and driving and criminal background checks. Teaching team members 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.

Small Field Groups Field groups typically have 6-14 students and two instructors, a ratio which allows for high quality education and individual attention. Each group has at least one lead instructor with Wilderness First Responder training and extensive experience at TSS. Most field groups will have additional instructors who have already completed or will complete an undergraduate degree within the year.

Join the Team If you are interested in joining our team, please visit www.tetonscience.org for details about available positions, AmeriCorps internships and the Graduate Program of Teton Science Schools.

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TSS |

Campuses

Facilities Rental The Kelly Campus and Jackson Campus offer facilities rental for groups of all sizes with unique locations that include flexible spaces, unbeatable views and a natural habitat. Call 307.733.1313 for more information on hosting community events, professional retreats and workshops, conferences, board meetings, family reunions and weddings at Teton Science Schools.

Kelly Campus Located inside Grand Teton National Park, the Kelly Campus is the longtime home of TSS. Views extend from the foot of the Gros Ventre Mountains through the sage flats of Jackson Hole and across the Snake River to the Teton Range. Facilities include dorms, a dining lodge, classroom space and the Murie Museum.

Jackson Campus Nestled in Coyote Canyon less than two miles from the town of Jackson, the Jackson Campus is a nearly 900-acre site comprised of creeks, ponds and native vegetation. The lodges, classrooms and dining hall were designed and built using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and minimal resources.

Teton Valley The merger with Teton Valley Community School in Victor, Idaho provides the perfect home base for Idaho-based explorations. The four acre campus is a dynamic learning environment that includes an organic garden, natural playscapes and an animal care program, all located within the town of Victor and nestled in the surrounding mountains and canyons of Caribou Targhee National Forest.

Mountain West Teton Science Schools has a long history of educational outreach in schools across the region through the Graduate Program and Teacher Learning Center. Resource focused curriculum designed in partnership with regional affiliates allows those in other communities opportunities to learn about the natural world. Science Adventures in Eastern Idaho and Utah will be posted at www.tetonscience.org once details are finalized.

TSS |

Registration

Program Size and Location Typical program size varies from 6-14 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 and/or family adventure, a $10 non-refundable administrative fee will be assessed for each 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.

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 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.

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TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS 700 Coyote Canyon Road

Doug Walker Challenge Course See Pages 6, 11, 12 & 17.

Jackson, WY 83001

Summer Registration Now Open! www.tetonscience.org 307.733.1313

Need-based financial aid is available.

Teton Science Schools is 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 and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

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