North Cascades Highway 20
WA
Lodgings Options (decent & economical)
Thur eve: Mount Vernon/Burlington) or Wed-Thur if coming from a distance
Camping:
Motels:
Fri eve OR Fri-Sat (if staying thru Sun)
Camping:
Motels:
Itinerary
This kind of learning makes HD, IMAX, and 3-D pale in comparison. Our Outdoor School to the North Cascades region will provide students and their families with terrific guided activities and hands-on labs on the ecology and habitats of this hiding- in-plain-sight remarkable region.
Ecosystems & topics to be studied include:
A great experience for all ages!
Program Fee (motel and travel expenses not included)
Program fee covers curriculum, facilities use fees, and expenses and honorarium for instructors and naturalists. Upon receipt of registration and payment, you will receive the pre-trip information and curriculum. Also included will be links to specific websites for any pre-trip study sources.
High school course outlines will be provided for General Science and Photography. Academy NW students can also check with their teacher to see how learning activities can be applied for credit to any current subjects being students.
You will need to make your own lodging reservations (see left panel). Each family can pack simple foods for breakfasts, sack lunches, snacks, and drinks/water to have in their car. Dinner will be planned potlucks for Thursday and Friday. Food assignments for the two dinners will be sent out two weeks prior to the event.
Students 12/+ years old whose parents are unable to attend but come with a "designated adult" with another registered family who are providing transportation and supervision for the whole time. Non-attending parents must provide a permission slip. Costs for traveling, lodging, etc. must be negotiated between the families.
Questions, email candicec@familyacademy.org. Hope to see you there!
Space is limited so...