Jenks Wild Environmental School
Jenks Wild Environmental School
Monday, September 14th – Wednesday, September 16th 2015 or
Wednesday, September 16th - Friday September 18th 2015
** Specific dates that classes will attend will be determined in August.
Why Environmental School?
Jenks Wild is an opportunity to involve students in a different kind of classroom experience. Learning Labs are the heart of our Outdoor Education. We use the outdoors as our classroom, and engage in hands-on activities involving student observation and interaction with animals & plant ecosystems found in the beautiful Flint Creek and the surrounding Ozark Hills.
What Is Environmental Education?
1. Environmental education contains five components:
2. An experience-based approach to learning using the total human, natural and physical resources of the school and community as an educational laboratory.
3. An interdisciplinary classroom which relates all subject areas to the environment.
4. A broad approach to teaching about man’s relationship to is environment - how he affects and is affected by the world aroundhim.
5. An integrated process dealing with man’s natural and man-made surroundings.
6. A unique experience oriented toward developing relationships and friendships that will endure throughout life.
What Is The Purpose Of The Program?
It is our desire that each student return home a healthier, wiser, happier, more observant and more self-reliant person because of this distinctive experience.
The environmental school has four main objectives:
1. To develop an awareness and appreciation of the total environment.
2. To develop an appreciation for the importance of conserving our natural resources.
3. To develop an attitude of self-reliance.
4. To develop an appreciation of classmates and their differences.
What Will The Curriculum Include?
The curriculum will have an interdisciplinary focus centered on the themes of ecosystems and environmental ethics. Students will also experience the challenge courses (high and low rope courses) to encourage team-building and an appreciation for others.
How Much Will It Cost?
The cost per camper for Jenks Wild is $95.00; HOWEVER thanks to the great participation of the Penguin Plunge PTAG can donate enough to drop the cost to $65.00 per student. No child will be denied the Jenks Wild Opportunity based on financial constraints. If you would like to begin a payment program or would like to visit regarding financial constraints, please contact Mollie Mills 918-299-4415 x2910 or .
We encourage students to begin earning camp fees now. This action instills a sense of ownership and commitment toward the program. Payment is due by Sept. 4th, 2015. If you would like to contribute an amount over the $65.00 cost to help offset district expenses for Jenks Wild, your donation will be tax-deductible and you will be recognized on a Board of Education agenda.
Can I Contact My Child During The Week?
The number for New Life Ranch is 918.422.5506. This telephone is for business and emergency calls only. Please do not call your child directly. The camp staff will be happy to deliver any necessary messages.
What Can I Do?
A very important component of our environmental school is the teacher/parent volunteers. Our program is designed so that we may have an adult/student ratio of 1:10. We invite all interested parents who would like to attend as a cabin counselor to complete the parent volunteer form attached and return it to the office as soon as possible. The cost for parents is $75.00, payable between August 17th and Sept. 4th, 2015.
What About Illness Or Emergency?
“First notify the parent!” is the policy. If this is impossible, the child will be treated at the camp, or if needed, taken to the hospital. Be sure and sign the emergency treatment waiver form.
Will My Child Need To Bring Money?
NO MONEY IS ALLOWED. Snacks and drinks will be offered every day.
Is The Camp Supervised?
By all means! Your child will be under close, competent supervision by specially trained camp security, teachers and parent volunteers for 24 hours a day.
What About My Child’s Physical Care?
If your child has some special health problem, such as as an allergy, diet restrictions, special medicines needed, etc., please inform us on the permission form. Qualified medical personnel will be on hand to ensure that your child will have a safe learning experience. We do allow children to keep their inhalers with them at all times with a physician’s signature. Any other medication must be kept at the nurses’ station.
What About Transportation?
Transportation will be provided on school buses to and from the camp. All students ARE REQUIRED to ride the bus to and from the camp.
What Is The Camp Address?
New Life Ranch
160 New Life Ranch Dr.
Colcord, OK 74338
Are All Students Required To Attend?
No, your child is not required to attend the environmental school. If for any reason a parent does not feel it is best for his/her child to attend, the child will continue his/her studies at school. However, every child will have the opportunity to participate.
Typical Day’s Activities
7:15 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Adventure Labs
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-5:00 p.m. Adventure Labs
6:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00-9:00 p.m. Evening Activities
Evening Activities may include, but are not limited to; night games, campfire with s’mores, and evening camp party.