Dear Parent,
I’m pleased to announce an exciting trip coming up during our summer vacation
for any interested students. From June 9th-June 15th,
we will explore Alaska in an educational and environmental
experience.
Alaska Kenai Discovery is a fun and exciting summer educational adventure to
the misty green and glacier-filled Kenai Fjords of Southcentral Alaska. Alaska
Kenai Discovery is an action-packed adventure at the top of the world. With
almost 24 hours of day light it is like having two weeks for the price of one.
See BIG wildlife like whales, bears, and moose in their natural environment.
Sea Kayak with marine mammals and diving birds, trek on a massive glacier,
explore temperate rainforest, meet native Alaskans and participate in
conservation projects In addition to an exciting outdoor adventure, this week
is packed with educational benefits and real-world experience that no
classroom could ever provide. Participants will learn from local experts about
the ecology and environmental issues affecting the region. All presentations
are informal and engaging.
I have chosen to travel with Green Edventures for several reasons. Green
Edventures' programs are summer camp evolved. Participants who are accepted on
each adventure know they are here to learn, explore, and make a difference in
that place. Green Edventures supports community-based eco-tourism whenever
possible and always hires local guides. The money from your tuition directly
supports indigenous people and contributes to local conservation.
Here are some reasons I encourage your child to take this trip. Travel breaks
down barriers, makes us more tolerant of others, increases our decision making
skills, and makes us better able to cope with change. Hands on education and
direct observation makes a lasting impression. Hearing about global warming is
one thing, seeing Al Gore on TV is another. Standing at the terminal end of a
calving glacier is a powerful experience and brings new meaning to the
concepts buzzing around the media such as glacial retreat and global warming.
A trip like this helps motivate students. After a field experience students
are more likely to work harder and improve their academic performance. Through
travel, students see that the world is bigger than their own backyard and
people are different from their home town. They literally see a whole new
world of possibilities.
Discuss this fantastic opportunity with your son or daughter. Let them know
that these trips are fast-paced and involve a lot of travel time and energy.
Space is limited—act now!
Warm regards,
Brynna Vogt
School phone: 970-824-3289
Email: Brynna.vogt@moffatsd.org