The benefits of outdoor education have been lauded in scientific journals and popular magazines. Henderson International School middle school students and faculty participate in overnight Outdoor Ed trips each fall to build community, encourage self-discovery, promote growth-mindsets, and enjoy the great outdoors! This presentation was shared with families and faculty on Aug 26, 2014.

1. Outdoor Education
Henderson International School
Fall 2014-15

4. Middle School Outdoor Education Program
Based upon the belief that skills developed and practiced in
the outdoors transfer back to everyday life.
Students who participate in outdoor education programs
deal directly with concepts such as:
•Leadership and Followership
•Inclusiveness
•The value of working toward a common goal
•Recognition of the unique attributes of each individual

5. Benefits of Outdoor Education
Students who participate in outdoor education learn
•About their own strengths and weaknesses
•How persistence can bring success
•That risk can be dealt with responsibly and thoughtfully
Personal experience in outdoor settings helps students
•Develop a respect for the natural world
•Recognize the value of the natural world

6. Fact Sheet
• Both trips are scheduled Sep 15-17
– Late start on Sep 18, 9AM
• 10:1 student to HIS teacher ratio, plus camp instructors
• Transportation is provided to and from HIS via bus
• Healthy and nutritious meals are provided, including
arrangements for those with dietary restrictions
• Students participate in a variety of educational and
teambuilding activities
• Participation is required as part of the MS curriculum and
educational program

9. http://www.wolfadventures.org

10. Camp Hess Kramer
• Grades 5 & 6
• Key programs: Oceanography; Outdoor Science, and
Primitive Living Skills
• Key Features include:
– Access to beach, tide pools, and woodlands
– Beach and mountain trails
– High and low ropes course
– 28 upscale cabins
– Full dining hall

14. Catalina Island – Two Harbors Camp
• Grades 7 & 8
• Key programs: Oceanography and Island Ecosystem
• Key Features include:
– Unparalleled to beach, tide pools, and ocean
– Beach and mountain trails
– Sea kayaking and snorkeling under the care of
certified specialists
– Platform tent cabins
– Delicious meals are made on the premises

18. Outdoor Ed Packets
• Specific to each trip - get the correct packet
– Grades 5 & 6: Camp Hess Kramer
– Grades 7 & 8: Catalina Island
• Each packet contains: general guidelines, letter from
WOLF, camp specific information, contact information,
packing list, permission forms, and medical forms
• All medical forms and permission forms must be
completed and turned in to the Mr. Bezsylko no later
than Sep 5, 2014

19. Communication While @ Camp
• You will receive an email confirming our arrival to camp,
an email with news from day 2, and an email confirming
our departure from camp
• In the event of an emergency, please call the main
school number 702-818-2100
• Contact home can often aggravate potential
homesickness, but students are allowed to call home in
the evenings – a phone is provided for that purpose.
Electronics such as cell phones are permitted on the bus
ride but must be turned in to a staff member upon arrival
to the facility.

22. Questions
On behalf of the entire Middle School team, thank you
for your time and your continued support!