Connecticut Experiential Learning Center

Field Experiences, Travel & Camps

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Trap Rock Ridge

We enjoy working at the farm of our long-time colleagues and friends, Rob and Sally, where students might tend to chickens, work in the gardens, split wood, learn about rug cleaning techniques (Ace Rug Company has been in business for over 50 years), have lunch outside at a campfire, or build authentic Native American dream catchers.

Two Coyotes Wilderness School

Through observation, awareness, and utilization of all our senses, Two Coyotes Wilderness School shares with students teachings about the natural environment. With the thoughtful consideration of many aspects of wilderness skills, including how to build shelter, the art of tracking, and plant and animal identification, students gain an appreciation of the strength, power and beauty of being out-of-doors, while developing a connection between oneself and nature.

Pre-Columbian Pottery

To gain an understanding and appreciation of the utilitarian and aesthetic qualities of pre-Columbian art and culture, students will create their own clay sculptures as they explore hand-building technique under the guidance of potter Evelyn Foster.

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Washington, D.C.

Connecticut Experiential Learning Center will travel to Washington, D.C. 2 – 5 March 2010.   There is so much to see and do, and students are taking an active role in the planning of this adventure.  Letters requesting special tours have been written and mailed to our State Representatives.  Included in the highlights for our trip so far will be a private tour of the Capitol building and a visit to National Geographic’s Terra Cotta Warriors exhibit.   Some of the other places under consideration for visiting are the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Supreme Court, Newseum, the National Archives, the Smithsonian Museums, and the National Zoo.

Costa Rica

Experience Costa Rica with the Connecticut Experiential Learning Center and Casterbridge Tours from 22 – 29 June 2010. There will be an informational meeting in Guilford, CT Wednesday, 20 January 2010 at 4:30 p.m.  Please let us know if you are interested and would like more information.

Select the  following link for specific itinerary and more details covering the highlights of this Costa Rican Adventure:

http://casterbridgetours.com/Groups/celccosta.htm

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Creative Math Camp

The Ultimate Math Experience

mandm@CTExperiential.org