Educator Schedule
*Schedule subject to change*
Friday
9:00-9:30 a.m.: ~Check in for Ferry.
10:00 a.m.: Catalina Express Ferry Departs from San Pedro
10:30 a.m.: ~Opening Activity on the Boat
12:00 a.m.: Welcome to Camp Opening Circle and Tour of Camp
12:30 p.m.: Lunch and Free Play (Paddle, Swim, Snorkel, Hike, Yoga, etc.)
2:30 p.m.: Group Session #1 Phenomena based #1
Activity before Content: Starting with Natural Phenomena.
Using naturally occurring phenomena we will celebrate curiosity and constructive curiosity practices, and how to transition these practices into your classroom.
6:10 p.m.: Closing Circle.
6:30 p.m.: Dinner and Free Time
7:30 p.m.: Night Hike and Star Talk (Educators only)
8:30 p.m.: Camp Fire (Educators only)
Saturday
7:00 a.m.: AM Free Play (Optional Educator Paddle)
7:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8:30 a.m.: Group Session #2: Integrative Practices
Reinforcing shared practices between Language Arts and Science
We will explore how activities and lessons can be facilitated in a way that emphasizes the inherent connection between language arts skills and science content. We will model entire group activities and break down key pedagogical practices. We will end with an overview of the current body of researched evidence.
10:30 a.m.: Elective Breakout Tracks A-D #1. Pick one
A: Making Sense of the Natural World, Connecting to Standards
B: Trauma Informed Teaching
C: Managing Outdoor Learning Spaces with Social Emotional Learning
D: Open Space. Participant-led session. Group organically decides on topics for discussion.
12:30 p.m.: Lunch and Free Play (Paddle, Swim, Snorkel, Hike, Yoga, etc.)
2:30 p.m.: Group Session #3: Phenomena Based #2
Sciences in Practice Lab
Group 1: Aquarium
Group 2: Garden
3:30 p.m.: Groups Rotate.
Group 2: Aquarium
Group 1: Garden
4:30 p.m.: Elective Breakout Tracks A-D #2. Pick a different one.
A: Making Sense of the Natural World, Connecting to Standards
B: Trauma Informed Teaching
C: Managing Outdoor Learning Spaces with Social Emotional Learning
D: Open Space. Participant-led session. Group organically decides on topics for discussion.
6:10 p.m.: Closing Circle.
6:30 p.m.: Dinner and free time
7:30 p.m.: Night Snorkel (Educators only)
8:30 p.m.: Campfire (Educators only)
Sunday
6:30 a.m.: AM Free Play (Optional Educator snorkel)
7:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8:30 a.m.: Group Session #3: Implementation
Putting it all Together: Facilitated Action Planning Time
Create a plan for using the new integrative strategies at your site.
12:00 p.m.: Thorns and Roses.
12:30 p.m.: Lunch and Pack (Free time/ Exit interviews)
2:30 p.m.: Packed on the Dock.
3:00 p.m.: Depart for Two Harbors
4:15 p.m.: Catalina Express Departs Two Harbors for San Pedro
6:00 p.m.: Closing Circle.
