School Groups / Workshops /
Private Classes
Field Trips | Overnight Workshops
We can accommodate groups of up to 30 youth in a half-day or full day session. This allows for children to be engaged in a hands on learning experience that is above and beyond a typical field trip.
Here is a sampling of classes we can offer for kids to experience during their time at Aprovecho:
Sustainable Forestry
Hike and experience first-hand our local watershed
Use classroom math to calculate the height and age of trees
Discover the history of our region as recorded in the forests
Non-mechanized timber harvesting
Hands-on native habitat restoration
Appropriate Technology
Building with earth-based materials / Natural building
Calculating household energy use and carbon footprints
Building wood burning "rocket stoves" from recycled tin cans (everyone makes one to take home).
Learn about stove technology and international health issues
Basic carpentry
Organic Gardening
Build and use compost
Plant in garden beds and greenhouses
Harvest and preserve fruits and vegetables
Wildcrafting
Garden planning
Perrenial and forest gardening
Pruning
Activities are designed to be place-based, interdisciplinary and hands-on. Our goal is for each youth to have fun while learning how they can participate in building a sustainable future for our community and the world.
Group Size and Organization
The youth must be accompanied by at least 3 teacher or parent chaperones. Children will be divided into groups of 5 -10, each of which will cycle through the activity stations in our forest, appropriate technology lab and garden. They will spend 40-50 minutes in each activity. All activities will be led by members of our experienced teaching staff.
Dates and Times
Half-day programs are offered Tuesday through Fridays. Contact us to inquire about scheduling and availability.
What to Wear and Bring
All program participants should come dressed to be outdoors in the weather and to get dirty. We recommend that everyone have a full set of rain gear including water proof shoes, pants, jacket and hat. Dressing in layers that can be removed or added depending on the temperature is a good idea. All program participants should bring a bottle of water.
We will provide work gloves, all safety gear and all necessary tools. We will also provide a mid session snack.
Cost
Contact us to inquire about pricing for your group and to reserve space in this exciting program.