The 101 Alternatives to the Chalkboard” 2008 Educators’ Conference
(Promoting environmental literacy since 1975)
Presents:
Teach Green
Choices, Challenges and Imperatives facing students, teachers and the environmental education community
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 3,4, and 5
Where: YMCA Camp Kern (32 miles northeast of Cincinnati)
The 101 Conference is THE weekend outdoor education workshop experience designed to inspire teachers and outdoor educators with creative and fun ways to provide exciting learning experiences.
Enjoy large and small group sessions, campfires, good eating, and plenty more. As always, we will address specific Ohio academic content standards.
Cost: $82 Includes all sessions, food and lodging.
$42 for those wishing to attend on Saturday only (lunch included)
See below for info on discounts and scholarships
Please make checks payable to YMCA Camp Kern
Featured this year:
Chris Rowlands
Our Keynote Presenter/Performer is a nationally recognized performer and educator. Chris offers a creative blend of music, art, humor and education. His energetic performances are as inspiring as they are educational.
Discount Madness: If you have been to a 101 Conference anytime this millennium (since 2000) and you bring someone who has not, then you get one third off of your registration fee. Act now, act fast, before we come to our senses. Must pre-register by September 29. We also have some discounts and scholarships available for student teachers and for outdoor education program staff and interns. Call for more details.
Paul Knoop Bird Hike. Join Paul Saturday morning for a pre-breakfast bird watching experience. This is a must do event for aspiring naturalists and veteran birders alike. Paul brings years of field experience and a heartfelt passion about the environment together on this beautiful hike.
Children’s Programming (free). Saturday only. Enjoy Saturday’s sessions while Camp Kern staff provide a fun, outdoor experience for your children. Available 9am to 3pm on Saturday only. (Call for details and reservations). Activities will include: Fossil Hike, Pond Study, and Team Challenges. Ages 5 to 13.
Book Store Aullwood Nature Center will have a wide selection of books, field guides, gifts, and more available for sale. Great stuff at great prices.
Accommodations: We will be using heated cabins with a centrally located bathhouse. Cabin sign up occurs during Friday registration. You will need to bring a sleeping bag or bedding and clothes that will allow you to be outside and comfortable in any kind of weather. Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol onto the premises. Nearby Hotel Accommodations are available. Call for more details.
College Credit: One semester hour of graduate credit will be available from Ashland University. Fee: $183. Credit will be granted upon completion of all requirements (attending the entire conference and writing a summary of all sessions attended). For more information call 513-772-5532 email to ashland@greatoaks.com
Small Group Sessions focus on how to actively involve young people (and adults) in meaningful connections with nature. Call or email for an update of session offerings. Sign up for sessions begins at Friday registration. Below is a list of likely offerings:
The no child left inside movement
Unintended consequences: Food and fuel, and other problems
Population Connections, explore our relationship to the natural environment
Watersheds
Rain Gardens
State Correlations for Social Studies with Project Wild
What did your lunch cost wildlife activity
Canoe and Raft trip on the Little Miami River
River Water Quality Study
Children and song writing
Earth Ball
Fossils
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program
Compass Frisbee Golf
Natural History Hike with Paul Knoop
Using recyclables for environmental education
Cooking with non native plants – could be another session
School based nature “adoption” initiative
Conference Schedule
Friday
6:00 to 7:00pm Registration
7:15pm Welcome and Introductions
7:30 to 9:15 pm Chris Rowlands performance
9:15 pm Campfire and Snack
Saturday September 29
7:00am Bird Hike with Paul Knoop
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 ‘“ 10:30 Small Group Session I
10:45 ‘“ 12:15 Small Group Session II
12:20 pm Lunch
1:00 to 1:30 No Child Left Inside updates from Brenda Metcalf, Executive Director
Environmental Education Council of Ohio
1:45 to 3:15 Small Group Session III
3:30 to 5:00 Climate Change Discussion Group
Climbing Wall and Zip Line
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Chris Rowlands performance
8:30 pm Night Hikes
9:15 pm Campfire and Open Stage Songs/ Story Telling with Jim Viles, Master of Ceremonies
Sunday
7:00 am Bird Hike
7:30 am Light Breakfast
8:30 am Chapel
9:00 to 10:30 am Small Group Session IV
10:45 am Brunch and Goodbyes
Noon ‘“ 3:00 Hike to Camp Kern’s Serpent Effigy (optional)
For more information, contact Dave Moran at
YMCA Camp Kern.
1-800-255-5376 x1527, Local Phone: 513-932-3756 x1527 email:dmoran@daytonymca.org
Address: 5291 St Rt 350 Oregonia, OH 45045 Web Site:www.campkern.org
This event made possible by YMCA Camp Kern,
The Environmental Education Council of Ohio,
and The Ohio Environmental Education Fund
Registration Form
The 101 Alternatives to the Chalkboard” 2008 Educators’ Conference
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 3, 4, 5 2008
Cost: $82 Includes all sessions, food and lodging.
$42 for those wishing to attend on Saturday only (lunch included)
Discounts
If you have been to a 101 Conference anytime since 2000 and you bring someone who has not, then you get one third off of your registration fee. You and your friend must pre-register by September 29th. We also have some discounts and scholarships available for student teachers and also for outdoor education program staff and interns. Call for more details.
Name:
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Are you coming for the whole conference or for Saturday only?
______ Whole Conference ($82) ______ Saturday only ($42)
Bring a friend discount. What is your Friend’s Name? ____________________________________
______ Whole Conference ($54) ______ Saturday only ($27)
Are you a vegetarian? _______
Are you planning on bringing a child for the Saturday Children’s Programs?
_____ Yes _____ No
Total $___________
You may mail, fax, phone, or e-mail your registration.
Please make checks payable to YMCA Camp Kern. Payment is due before or upon arrival.
Contact Dave Moran at YMCA Camp Kern. 5291 St Rt. 350 Oregonia, OH 45045
1-800-255-5376 x1527 Local Phone: 513-932-3756 x1527 Fax 513-932-8607
email: dmoran@daytonymca.org
Please be aware that the activities may carry a risk of injury. Please be aware of these risks and your ability. Ask for help when needed. Please let us know if you have any special needs or concerns.
THANK YOU
