Dear Parents and Students,

 

It’s not too early to be thinking about next year!  Registration begins August 1, 2008!

 

Camp Friedenswald Homeschool Nature Study Course

“Habitats – The Diverse Needs of Animals”

 

Dates for 2008/2009: Sept. 9th, Nov. 11th, Jan. 13th, and Mar. 10th

 

Program:

Classes on be Tuesday mornings from 9:30-2:00.

There will be four sessions held throughout the school year for children in Kindergarten – 5th Grade.

The cost is $28 per child for the four sessions.  Maximum payment per family is $80.

We are offering a three-year rotation of courses.

A lounge and hot beverages for parents is provided while children are in class. 

 

 

Grade Level            Course Focus

 

*K-2                       Animals and Their Homes

- An exploration of animals and where they live. Observation and interaction will take place in the Nature Center and in various places on camp.

* Students must be at least age 5 by August 15, 2008 to participate in this course.

 

Gr. 3-5                    Healthy Habitats

- An exploration and comparison of what makes a healthy habitat.

 

Looking Ahead:

                                                    

“Water: World of Water”

                2009/2010            K-2                          The World of Water  (marsh and lakeshore)

                2009/2010            3-5                          Marsh and Pond Life  (fresh water marsh and lakes)

 

“Soil: Impacting Our Lives”

                2010/2011             K-2                          Soil Sampler  (What is dirt and what is it good for?)

                2010/2011             3-5                          The Earth  (rocks, minerals, sand and humus)

 

 

Standards:

Camp Friedenswald requires a minimum of 10 students and maximum of 15 students per group.

Parents will provide 2 adults per elementary (K-2) group to assist the students with learning activities.

Parents are not required to be present during course instruction time, but assistance is appreciated.

 

Registration:

Needs to be done through Camp Friedenswald at 15406 Watercress Way., Cassopolis, MI 49031, (269)476-9744, or brad@friedenswald.org  Full payment must be made with the registration.  Please make checks payable to Camp Friedenswald.

Registration begins Aug. 1, 2008.  Half of the registration fee is refundable prior to September 9, 2008. There will be no refunds after September 9th, 2008.

Instructors:

 

Brad Cogdell has a BA in Bible Literature from Taylor University.  He served as an after-school director for seven years before beginning his role at Friedenswald in 2003. Brad is married and the father of two daughters.  He enjoys board games, drawing, playing sports, learning about nature and tying knots.  He serves as the Outdoor Learning Director at Camp Friedenswald.

 

Cheryl Mast has a BA degree in education from Goshen College and taught for ten years before becoming involved in camping ministry.  She enjoys photography, gardening, wilderness trip camping and exploring the wonders of God’s creation.  She has served as Coordinator of Outdoor /Environmental Education at Amigo Centre since 2001.