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We have the luck of the Irish--or even better luck--to live & learn & recreate here in all four seasons.
Here's what our students did this winter and what's coming up for them and for you this spring, summer, and fall.
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Spring Break Adventure Day Camp
Your kids can keep learning, making new friends, and staying active outdoors during spring break. Come join us at the River School Farm March 17-21 and/or 24-28. Registration is underway, and sessions for 6-12-year-olds are filling, so book without delay!
Find details and registration on our website.
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"Nature's Cycles" is the theme for Week 1 with life cycles, recycling, water cycle, rock cycle, carbon cycle, and food web.
Week 2 your kids will become "Ecosystem Explorers" investigating critters, plants, insects, and the Truckee River.
We'd also love to welcome a few more guest presenters for 45- minute presentations. Share your expertise and enthusiasm.
Email Kit.
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Join Our Team!
With some of our winter educators returning to their summer positions, we're eager to welcome energetic educators who love kids and nature to teach some or all of our programs March through July. Adventure Day Camp is in Reno in March, June, and July and Tahoe Overnight Science Camp is April 21-May 23, each including a week of paid training. See more on our website, and email Day Camp Director Kit and Executive Director Emily with your resume, professional references, and cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience.
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Our March March in the Sand Dunes
March--or saunter--with us through the sand dunes at Washoe Lake State Park for our monthly family hike Sat., March 15.
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Like most of our monthly family hikes, this will be an easy one for all ages from 10 am to noon. Complimentary state park entry, but donations are appreciated. Come with water, snacks, sunscreen, family, and friends.
Thanks to Sierra Club president Holly Coughlin for her beautiful sand dune photo.
See details and register on our website.
(Sneak Preview: Next month's family hike will be our community clean up with Gear Hut at Huffaker Hills
Sunday, April 13 at 9:30.)
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Spring School Programs
Our Tahoe Overnight Science Camps in May and our spring day trips have been fully booked for months. But kick off the new school year right with a fall trip with team building and science you can build on all year.
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Thanks for Community Support for our Snowshoers
Multiple classes from lower-income neighborhoods got out snowshoeing with us, most as a first-time experience. The Title I school children pictured here thank our local Sierra Club, and other schools thank the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, the Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation grant, Orchard House Foundation, individual donors, and others. We're also so thankful that Bobo's Ski Shop lends extra snowshoes for our larger groups.
Quotes from Kids
The best thing about the snowshoe trip was:
exploring the forest, playing coyote & rabbit, seeing animal tracks.
The most important thing I learned was: how to snowshoe, we get seasons from Earth's tilt, respect, water cycle.
The most interesting thing I learned about myself is: I love nature, it's good to try new things, that I can do science, that I am smart.
Teachers & Homeschool Parents: Keep our winter ecology and snowshoe overnights and day trips on your radar for your kids for next winter! Plan ahead!
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Snowshoeing was a Blast!
Every one of these Title I school fifth graders loved being on snowshoes for their very first time! Most of our snowshoes are over 20 years old, and showing their age, so we're on a mission to begin replacing them. Snowshoes are at the top of our wish list, so please keep us in mind when you or your friends replace yours or if you know of any great affordable snowshoe sources.
Wish List Ideas
- Snowshoes
- Waterproof youth gloves & boots & pants
- Collapsable drying rack for wet snow clothes
Contact Emily to donate. THANKS!
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Summer Adventure Day Camp Registration Opens in April | |
Give your kids the best summer ever! With activities, crafts, games, hikes by the river, new friends, and fun science.
Watch for next month's newsletter for details and registration opening.
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Fall School Trips
Teachers & homeschool parents, plan ahead and pick a date for a day trip September 15-26. Most day trips are held at Galena Creek Park South with ample opportunity for exploring the trails, forest, creekside, and pond for standards-based life science and earth science studies.
Only one week is still open for our overnight Science Camps right on Nevada's shore of Lake Tahoe, so reserve now before it's taken! Available October 14-17.
Email Emily or call 775-324-0936.
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STEM to STEAM
(= Adding "Art" to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Including the arts enhances our connection and our appreciation of science and the natural world. Whether it's our own nature journaling or the art of others, it helps bring the awe into our hearts and the hearts of our students.
Enjoy this poem about a black bear in spring by Mary Oliver.
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Share Your Luck
Make a child feel lucky! Scholarship donations make many first-time experiences possible for children and open their eyes to new possibilities.
Have you thought about making your donation a monthly gift or helping ensure the future of Great Basin Outdoor School with a bequest or a charitable remainder trust?
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Great Basin Outdoor School, 1000 Bible Way #53, Reno, NV 89502. | |
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Please share these opportunities.
Forward to colleagues who care about kids and our Earth.
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