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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Course Description:
This afterschool enrichment program introduces students to farm-craft and field studies, with tutored homework focusing on math and writing skills. Sessions augment standard education requirements and reach beyond them, to teach life skills.
Structure of activities:
Session size is limited in order to assure a high quality learning atmosphere. Participants work both in teams and individually in a supervised, hands-on learning environment followed-up with regular reports home.
Educational Objectives:
Students experience the thrill of designing and building usable projects. They have a chance to explore in the woods, build forts and become familiar with their natural neighbors. Most of all, they get to share these experiences in a fun and caring atmosphere as they draw connections between the natural world and life in the 21st century.
Facilities and equipment:
Programs are designed to take place at a local farmstead. Students have access to environmental resources, such as field guides. Participants in different schools have the opportunity to communicate with each other via the web. We are currently accepting applications from students in the northern Chatham and Pittsboro area.
To discuss developing a program at your school, contact us at farm@screechowl.com
"This is where I belong."
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SAMPLE ACTIVITIES
Canning
Experience the process of picking, cleaning and canning. Study the parts of fruits, reproduction, the process from flower to fruit, and modes of seed dispersal.
Candlemaking
Dip wicks in wax and watch as your hands pull forth the warm tapered form. Just what is wax?
Bat Boxes
Build a home for a nocturnal neighbor and learn about their communication. Learn safe and sensible woodworking skills..
Soil Sampling
Meet a Chatham County Soil Scientist and take samples at your school. Run tests to learn more about soil types and their importance to regional flora and fauna, as well as to humans.
Planting
Participate in sustainable agriculture projects. Plant, harvest, and sell your produce. Communicate with others as you watch their gardens sprout.
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