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Wolf Ridge 2011. February 18-20, 2011. Informational Meeting Agenda. Schedule Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Packing List Housing Facilities/Room Sign-Up Costs/Funding Additional Resources Questions. Schedule of Events. Friday, February 18, 2011
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Wolf Ridge 2011 February 18-20, 2011
Informational Meeting Agenda • Schedule • Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center • Packing List • Housing Facilities/Room Sign-Up • Costs/Funding • Additional Resources • Questions
Schedule of Events • Friday, February 18, 2011 • 6:00 am - Leave from Panther Doors • 11:00 am – Lunch in Duluth, MN • 12:00 pm – Great Lakes Aquarium – Duluth • 12:00-1:00 pm Behind the Scenes Tour • 1:00-2:00 pm Tour exhibits at aquarium
Schedule of Events • Friday, February 18, 2011 • 4:00 pm – Arrive at Wolf Ridge ELC • 5:00-6:00 pm – Dinner • 6:15-9:00 pm – Sky View Adventure Ropes • 6 events, separated by towers, 25 ft. off the ground • 9:00-10:00 pm – Campfire • Complete with S’mores!
Schedule of Events • Saturday, February 19, 2011 • 7:30 am - Breakfast • 8:30-11:30 am – Frozen Lake Study • 12:00 pm – Lunch • 1:15-4:15 pm – Wildlife Management • 5:00 pm – Dinner • 6:15-9:00 pm – Mystical Mountain Rock Climbing • Indoor climbing wall, 30 feet off the ground • 9:00-10:00 pm – Campfire • Banana Boats!
Schedule of Events • Sunday, February 20, 2011 • 7:30 am – Breakfast • All belongings must be packed up and out of rooms before breakfast • 8:30-11:30 am – Cross Country Skiing • 12:00 pm – Lunch • 1:00 Leave Wolf Ridge ELC
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center “A nationally respected and accredited K-12 school and residential learning center. Our educational activities immerse participants in nature exploration, cultural history, outdoor skills, team-building, and personal growth.”
Packing List • Clothing • Snow gear – hat, mittens (several pairs), snow boots, snow pants, winter coat, long underwear, warm socks, etc. • Much of our time will be spent outdoors! • Personal Gear • Sleeping bag and pillow, towel and shower accessories, medications, toothbrush and paste, water bottle • Optional • Flashlight, camera, alarm clock, games, snacks, spending money • Not allowed at Wolf Ridge • Cellphones, iPods, electric appliances, gum, alcohol, drugs, non-recyclable items • ** Cell phones and iPods are fine for on the bus, but need to be kept away while at WRELC
Housing Facilities/Room Sign-Up • West Dorm • 2 rooms for females • Shared bathroom • 2 rooms for males • Shared bathroom • Large common room with fireplace • Game nights, homework (?), interpretive dance, etc.
Costs/Funding • Total cost of trip $65.00 • Deposit $50.00 • Amount left to be paid $15.00 • Due by Friday, February 4, 2011 • Funding has been provided by • Pine Island AAA Foundation ($750.00 - transportation) • People in Business Care ($1,000.00) • Pine Island PTSO ($540.00)
Additional Resources • Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center • http://www.wolf-ridge.org/ • Great Lakes Aquarium • http://www.glaquarium.org/ • TeacherWeb • http://www.teacherweb.com/MN/PineIslandSchools/MeganSchimek/ • Ms. Schimek • meschimek@pineisland.k12.mn.us • 507-696-3762
Questions? • This is where you get to ask questions :o) • And hopefully get them answered…