Grade Completed in '26

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During our stay, we have the opportunity to pick what classes/activities we would want to do. Out of the options below, please choose up to 8 categories of interest. Adventure Ropes - find your strengths and abilities 30 feet off the ground Animal Signs - learn about animals from the evdence they leave behind Beaver Ecology - observe and study the effects and influence of beaver activity Beginning Orienteering - find hidden markers in the woods using a compass Birds - what tools and techniques help us discover the story of birds here and now Block Painting - learn the ancient technique of block printing to express a natural experience Canoeing - paddle a canoe, explor a northern lake, learn canoeing skills, and gather scientific data Competitive Orienteering - find hidden markers in the woods with a map and compass Earthworks - explore the relationship of art and the environment Food and Farming - explore farming from harvest to food preparation Forest Ecology - learn about the complexity in a forest ecosystem and how humans interact with it Frogs and Toads - what are frog and toad adaptations and how can we use these to identify species Geology - geological history of Minnesota; how do rocks influence our local and regional landscapes GPS and Geocaching - combine navigational technology with exploring in nature to discover hidden clues Indoor Rock Climbing - a challenge and growth experience to apply in everyday life Invertebrate Life - investigate and observe the diversity of organisms and why they are important Lake Study - examine aquatic animal life and learn to evaluate the health of Wolf Lake Light Hike - a program blending hiking, team-building, mindfulness, and solo time Maple Syruping - learn about the Wolf Ridge maple syruping tradition and connection with Ojibwe people Night Hike - understand and explore how darkness communications and senses differ from light Night Sky - explore Wolf Ridge's night sky via science and stories; connect with nature Northwoods Mammals - use tools of science to learn about mammals in the Northwoods Ojibwe Life - learn the lifestyle and skills of the North Shore Ojibwe people 270 years ago Owl Pellets - learn about the adaptations of barn owls and their role in the food web Paper Making - examine human resource use and impact through the art of papermaking Renewable Energy - learn the value of renewable energy and how we can incorporate it into our lives Rope Making - learn the history of rope making and experience how to tie useful knots for outdoor pursuits Skull Interpretations - study mammal skulls to infer behaviors and adaptations Small Mammals - learn the characteristics of small mammals in northern Minnesota and their role in the ecosystem Stream Study - learn the biological properties of a healthy stream Superior View Hike - explore and examine the geology, history, and meteorology of this important fresh water lake Team Challenges - learn how to practice and apply being an effective team working through challenges Trees and Keys - learn what tools and techniques help us discover and identify tree species Volleyball - through the game of volleyball, students will practice cooperation and communication skills Voyageur Life - what would it be like as a voyageur and what was their role in the local fur trade Watershed Game - learn how human actions impact watersheds, water quality, and community Weather - how can making weather observations now help forecast what's changing Wetlands - learn what is unique about wetlands by collecting and analyzing data Wild Edibles - what values do plants hold, and how to identify and harvest edible species