Teachers Guide to the Long Lake field Study by Long Lake Conservation Center

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Long Lake Conservation Center

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Photos by Long Lake Staff. Since its original publication in 1977, The Long Lake Experience has been designed to prepare schools for their visit. This is the first addition of the Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to the Long Lake Field Study; successor of the Long Lake Experience.

Please consider the contents of this booklet carefully, and be sure to inquire with Long Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff members if you have questions regarding expectations, activities, and classes.

About Long Lake Conservation Center ! !

History of Long Lake Then Established in 1963, Long Lake Conservation Center was the brainchild of Jim Marcum, a Conservation Officer with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Marcum, with the help of many others, turned a dream of creating a place where kids could learn about conservation in the out-of-doors into reality. Now Long Lake Conservation Center is the original Residential Environmental Learning Center. Long Lake provides unique, hands on learning experiences for a variety of audiences. • Schools • “The Long Lake Field Study” school program is tailored to individual visiting student groups with fully accredited classes taught by professional naturalists. • Summer Camps • Forkhorn Camps: teaching basic to advanced hunting skills • Outdoor Explorer Camps: teaching basic to advanced camping/exploring skills • In addition to educational programming, Long Lake also offers: facility rental retreat accommodations and/or educational programming to interested parties.

! ! Our ! Mission: !! ! Lake encourages the Long ! ! exploration, conservation, !

education, and appreciation of nature.

Our Purpose:

Long Lake inspires a deep appreciation of nature so that all those who experience Long Lake build skills and affect to respect the natural world surrounding them and accomplish lifelong stewardship of the environment.

Letter to returning and prospective teachers

! ! ! Dear Teachers, !

We are so excited you have chosen to bring your students to Long Lake Conservation Center to participate in the Long Lake Field Study. It truly is a wondrous adventure. Students learn by doing science, try new things, build their community, and make memories to last a lifetime! Plus, it is not just the students embarking on this amazing adventure; yourself, colleagues, and parent chaperones will definitely learn, explore, and have fun at Long Lake!

This Teacher Guide includes the following sections to help you organize your trip:

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General Program Information Planning Information Long Field Study | Curriculum Resources & Program Descriptions Appendices | Additional Resources and Long Lake Policy

We are looking forward to this magical adventure with you and your students! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or need more information.

! Happy trails, !

Courtney Dowell Education Director Email: courtney@longlakecc.org

Jessica Stuber-Benzie Program Coordinator Email: education@longlakecc.org

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Table of Contents ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Section I: General Program Information About the Long Lake Field Study

Field Study Example Schedule

Long Lake Facility Information

Filed Study Prices

Schedule YOUR Field Study

Overview of Planning Process

Field Study Logistics

Filed Study Terms, Services, and Policies

Section II: Planning Information Teacher and Chaperone Guidelines

Teacher and Chaperone Responsibilities

Student Guidelines

Teacher Planning Checklist

Section III: Long Field Study Adventure Descriptions Section IV: Appendices Policies

Canteen List

Long Lake Menu

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Section I: General Program Information !

Section I: General Program Information | page 1

About the Long Lake Field Study ! !

The Long Lake Field Study is beyond the classroom learning. Our program is designed for students to get outside and learn like scientists on an adventure. We invite students to learn from prior knowledge and utilize their classroom curricula. Additionally, we invite teachers and students to use the Field Study as just that, a means to explore, learn, collect data and then use that information back in the classroom. Residential environmental education at Long Lake Conservation Center puts students at the center of their own learning experiences. Long Lake is an accredited special-purpose school, which means our education programs meet demanding accreditation standards.

! ! We encourage ! ! students to ! ! explore, conserve, ! learn from, and ! ! appreciate nature. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Our Philosophy...

What We Offer...

• Respect for self, others, and the earth. • Hands-on, active learning. • Wise use of resources. • Based in place. • Student-centered. • Inquiry focused. • STEM emphasis • Encouragement of sustainable lifestyles. • Always have fun!

• Overnight field trips, 2 to 5 days in length. • Day trips. • All instruction provided by Long Lake's professional naturalist educators. • Well-organized schedule, customized for your students. • Classes & activities taught 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. • Lodging, meals, and all equipment provided. • Personal attention. • World-class educational standards, accredited by AdvancED (NCA/CITA). • Modern and fully accessible facilities.

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About the Long Lake Field Study ! ! Explore: ! directly engage with nature, make observations, !Students ask questions. The outcome of their exploration in nature !and is discovery. Students discover new things, new ideas, new ! abilities, and new connections with people, nature, and the ! world around them. ! Conserve: ! Conservation is a science. At Long Lake, students are ! scientists on a Field Study. They use scientific habits, they ! work in teams with other scientists, and they do science. ! they learn how the science they are doing is important Then, ! them and the world around them; why they should care to !about nature, why they should conserve, why they should ! use resources wisely. ! Learn: ! The Long Lake Field Study is a facilitated, place based ! learning experience. It meets Minnesota’s State Academic ! Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. The ! entire Field Study trip and each Adventure follows the Long Learning Cycle. The learning cycle is an model for !Lake instruction that’s based on how people learn. It !designing allows for students to explore, invent, reflect and invites ! them to continue learning. ! ! Appreciate: ! The Long Lake Field Study allows for students to directly ! observe in and interact with natural phenomena and wildlife. students look closely at a piece of nature- when they ! When draw a leaf or hold a butterfly- they fall a little in love with it. They cultivate a relationship with and deeper understanding of the natural world. These experiences are abundant in the Long Lake Field Study program, and inspire a deep appreciation of nature so that all those who experience Long Lake build skills and affect to respect the natural world surrounding them and accomplish lifelong stewardship of the environment.

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Note: For more information on Long Lake’s Curriculum and to view program offerings, see Section IV of this guide OR visit our website www.LongLakeCC.org

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Field Study Schedule ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Class Time 11:15-11:30

Color Day 1 Group Arrival

Class Time 7:15-7:45

Color Day 2 Group

Class Time Day 3

Rise & Shine

6:45-7:15 Rise & Shine 7:15-7:30 KP

11:30-12:00

Move In

7:45-8:00

12:00-12:30

Dining Hall Seating & Introduction

8:00-8:30

Breakfast

12:30-1:15

Lunch

9:00-10:15

1:15-2:00

Welcome to LLCC

B Adventure 1

8:35:-9:15 Pack & Clean Rooms

(Presentation & Activity)

R Adventure 2

9:15-10:45 Whole Group Activity

2:00-3:15

3:15-3:30 3:30-4:45

4:45-5:00 5:00-5:15 5:15-5:45

6:10-7:00

7:05-7:55

8:00-8:50

9:00-9:20

R Adventure 1

10:15-10:30

Y Adventure 2

10:45-1:05

G Adventure 3

1:45-3:00

B Adventure 4

G&Y Adventure 5

All Journaling in niche/break Wilderness Meal R&B Adventure 5 Y Adventure 3

All Journaling in niche 3:00-3:15

G Adventure 2

3:15-4:45

All Journaling in niche G Adventure 1

B Adventure 3

B Adventure 2

R Adventure 4

R Adventure 3

All Journaling in niche

Y Adventure 4

4:45-5:00

Dinner

5:00-5:15 5:15-5:45

evens Evening Activity 1 odds Evening Activity 2

6:10-7:00

KP Dinner

evens Evening Activity 1 odds Evening Activity 2

7:05-7:55

evens Evening Activity 3 odds Canteen/Journals

All Journaling in niche

Evening Activities

odds Evening Activity 3 evens Canteen/Journals

8:00-8:35 Trip Wrap Up

10:45-11:00 KP 11:00-11:30 Lunch 11:30-12:00 Awards 12:15 Departure

G Adventure 4

Y Adventure 1

Evening Activities

7:30-8:00 Breakfast

odds Evening Activity 4 evens Canteen/Journals

8:00-8:50

Closing Announcements

evens Evening Activity 4 odds Canteen/Journals

9:00-9:30

Closing Ceremony

Note: This schedule is Long Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basic schedule designed for approximately 80 students. If your group has higher or lower numbers, the minute details of the schedule will change, but overall most schedules look like this! For description of schedule, see next page.

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Field Study Schedule

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Description Color Groups or Learning Groups are groups of no more than 20 students determined by you, the lead teacher or coordinating school team. Each color group should have at least one chaperone or adult. An adult to student ratio of 1:10 is ideal. Each color group will be lead on their adventures by at least one Long Lake naturalist. On the first day of your trip we unload the buses and luggage and quickly make our way to the Dining Hall for lunch. At the Dining Lunch, students are seated randomly by Long Lake naturalists. The seats they are given are theirs for the entire trip. In the evening and at wilderness Meal, we use table teams to diversify learning groups. Each table should have at least one adult seated with the students. KP stands for Kitchen Patrol. Prior to all meals, two students from every table will sign up for KP. “KPers” are responsible for setting the table, asking for seconds from the kitchen staff, and cleaning up after the meal. Students are on an adventure in science and nature at Long Lake. We offer over 40 adventures to choose from for your group. Your schedule is customizable to your student needs, current school curriculum, and trip goals. Long Lake coordinating staff works with coordinating teachers to choose the best adventures for their students at the time of their trip. Long Lake provides every participant with a Field Journal. The journals allow students to participate in the Field Study as scientists by taking notes, making observations, and collecting information. The journals are used as tool for reflection and assessment in every adventure and for the overall Field Study. Niches are like homeroom, they are meeting place to start and end every adventure. Each color group has their own niche in the North Star Lodge. All Long Lake evening activities are naturalist led classes or games with larger groups. Again, Long offers a variety of options and Long Lake coordinating staff will work the coordinating teachers to plan the best evening activities fro your group.

Canteen

Long Lake’s canteen is open for groups to purchase snacks and souvenirs. Typically we reserve one night for snacks and one night for souvenirs. In addition to visiting the canteen, students spend time journaling, working on school projects, and/or playing games.

Wilderness Meal

Wilderness Meal is an optional lunch activity offered year round. Essentially, students work in teams to engineer a small cooking fire in the wilderness, cook (heat) their lunch, and practice proper wilderness ethics.

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On the last day students participate in a whole group activity. The Orienteering Race is a Whole Group commonly chosen Long Lake tradition for the last day; however, Long Lake has a variety of Activity activities to choose from.

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Facility Information

Long Lake Land & Campus:

Long Lake sits atop a moraine in the bed of an ancient glacial melt lake called Lake Aitkin. As a moraine, the land itself is upland with forests characterized by hardwoods, like oak, maple and basswood. But below the hilltops, at what once was lake level, are numerous acid bogs complete with their own unique ecological offerings. The Center encompasses more than a square mile of land (760 acres), in the center of which is 130acre Long Lake. Buildings include the Marcum House and North Star Lodge, the Dining Hall, Schoolhouse, a lab and other support structures, and staff housing.

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Facility Information

Lodging ! @ Long Lake

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Long Lake Conservation Center is home to two large lodge buildings housing dormitory style rooms for guests; the Marcum House and North Star Lodge. Rooms have eight beds, a vanity with two sinks, and bathroom with shower. Each lodge offers handicap accessibility and accessible rooms. In total, Long Lake can provide accommodation for up to 220 people. All Field Study participants must bring their own sleeping bag or bedding, towels, and toiletries.

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Delicious, kid-friendly meals are prepared by our talented foodservice staff and served family-style in our dining hall. Special dietary needs can usually be accommodated with advance notice. Each student will have the opportunity to participate in Kitchen Patrol, or KP. These students take on the responsibility of setting the table, bringing food to the table, and cleaning up after meals. Additionally, Long Lake works to limit food waste as a conservation effort. While in the Dining Hall students participate in the Double Thumbs Award with their table teams. Teams with little to no food waste earn an award at the end of their Long Lake stay.

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Note: While at Long Lake, students are encouraged to conserve; that is to use resources wisely. As incentive to conserve students are proposed two awards to achieve during their stay: â&#x20AC;˘ The Double Thumbs Up Award limiting food waste. â&#x20AC;˘ The Golden Broom, conserving resources used in the lodge like water and electricity. Students work together in teams to achieve these awards, additionally they learn a thing or two about conservation!

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Field Study Prices !

!Nights ! 2! 1 ! 2 3 ! ! !

Days

2016-2017 Rates Meals

Adventures

Evening Activities

Students Accompanying Adults/Chaperones:

$70

$66

at least 5

$116

$105

*There is no charge for school staff (includes teachers, aides, etc.) **For single day trips, please inquire. Prices based on classes, number of participants, and meals.

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PROGRAMS:

10% Discount for November and December visits: Students: 3-Day Program $104.00 Adults: 3-Day Program $94.50

New schools:  7% discount first year =$108.00 (15% if they attend in Nov/Dec =$99.00)  5% discount second year =$110.00 (10% if they attend in Nov/Dec = $104.00)

Current schools recruiting a new school:  10% discount if new school has 75+ participants  7% discount if new school has 51-74 participants  5% discount if new school has 25-49 participants Schools with 20 or less participants ~ 5% discount if you can recruit 20 paying participants from one or two other schools to join you on your visit. Teachers or Administrators who recruit a school: Please make sure the new school gives us your name so we can credit the appropriate school.

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Schedule YOUR Field Study !

New Schools:

Returning Schools:

Call or email Long Lake as soon as you have narrowed down a trip timeframe. We will work directly with you to determine dates for your trip and start you on the planning process! Phone:218-768-4653 Email: education@longlakecc.org

Look for an email towards the end of calendar year prompting you to provide desired dates for the 2017-2018 school year. This email will start the planning process and is sent to past coordinating teachers and school offices. If you are a new coordinating teacher, touch base with Long Lake so we have your up to date contact information.

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Overview of Planning Process ! 5 Simple Steps 1. Schedule your trip! 2. Prepare with Long Lake coordinating staff, students, colleagues, and chaperones. 3. Plan for trip logistics such as rooming assignment and learning groups. 4. Finalize schedule with Long Lake coordinating staff. 5. Arrival @ Long Lake! Note:

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Field Study Logistics ! Arrival:

Departure:

Schools groups attending the Long Lake Field Study arrive between 11:00-11:30 a.m. on the first day of their trip. Arriving at 11:00 allows for time to settle in and get situated. Please call us if your group is running more than 15 minutes late. We will need to adjust the afternoon schedule. Our office phone number is 218-768-4653.

Schools can plan on departing Long Lake between 12:00-12:30 pm on the last day of their trip. Early and late departures can be coordinated as needed with the Long Lake staff. Please let us know in the planning process if your group needs to plan for an early or late departure.

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Directions to Long Lake:

!From the Twin Cities Metro: (Estimated driving time 2.5 hours)

Address: 28952 438th Lane Palisade, MN 56469

Take I-35W North to MN-65. Continue on MN-65 for approximately 130 miles. Turn left on MN-210 west and travel through McGregor MN. Take a right on Nature Ave/County Rd 5 after 3 miles, Turn right onto 438th Lane. Long Lake Conservation Center is located 1 mile down 438th Lane. Buses can travel straight through the main gate, keep right, and stop for unloading at North Star Lodge.

!From the St. Cloud Area: (Estimated driving time 2 hours)

Take US-169 N through Aitkin, MN. Turn right onto MN-210 east. Turn left onto Nature Ave/ County Road 5. Turn right onto 438th Lane. Long Lake Conservation Center is located 1 mile down 438th Lane. Buses can travel straight through the main gate, keep right, and stop for unloading at North Star Lodge.

!From the Duluth Area: (Estimated driving time 1.5 hours)

Take I-35 South. Turn right onto MN-210 west. Turn right onto Nature Ave/County Road 5. Turn right onto 438th Lane. Long Lake Conservation Center is located 1 mile down 438th Lane. Buses can travel straight through the main gate, keep right, and stop for unloading at North Star Lodge. **IMPORTANT: One chaperone or teacher from your school group must drive separately so a vehicle will be at Long Lake Conservation Center in the event that a student must leave early or an emergency should occur.

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Field Study Terms, Services, & Policy !

Terms Potential Risk: During Programs: All of our programs at the Long Lake involve being outside for extended periods of time. While every effort is made by the instructors to exercise caution to prevent mishaps, participants must assume full responsibility. These risks may include (but are not limited to) physical injury, emotional injury, paralysis, permanent disability, illness, death or property damage due to inclement weather; walking on uneven trails; canoeing; cross country skiing; snowshoeing; and other peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; actions. Lastly, please keep in mind that we are sharing the outdoors with various critters and unpredictable natural elements. Protective and warm clothing, sunscreen, rain gear and insect repellent are advised.

All participants of the Long Lake Field Study (including teachers and chaperones) must complete and sign the Long Lake Participant Permission Form & Liability Waiver.

Services

Medical: At a minimum, all Long Lake staff are trained in CPR & First Aid and some are Wilderness First Responders. All Long Lake Naturalists carry a basic first aid kit during classes for minor emergencies such as cuts and scrapes. First aid kits are also located in each building for use by teachers and chaperones.

Policies Cancellation & Payment Policy Crisis Management Plan

see APPENDIX A Internal Policy, please inquire.

Disciplinary Policy

see APPENDIX A

Incident Policy (including Emergencies, First Aid, Tick Bites, and Reporting)

see APPENDIX A

Section II: Planning Information ! !

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Teacher & Chaperone Guidelines ! !

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We ask for a minimum of 1 adult for each learning group. Our desired adult to student ratio for a trip is 1:10. One adult must drive separate so that a vehicle is available for your group to use in case of emergencies. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for the supervision of the students at all times during the trip and are expected to stay on site. If a personal emergency occurs and you need to leave, we ask that you notify Long Lake staff before leaving the center. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed to be consumed by any participants during a trip. Additionally, tobacco use is not permitted inside any of our buildings and must be done in designated locations 25 feet away from buildings. Teachers and chaperones are allowed to bring snacks. Snacks are to be stored in the visiting staff lounge and should not be given to students. (To limit double standards we ask that you eat snacks in the confines of the staff lounge as students are not allowed to have snacks in their rooms and are only allowed to purchase/eat snacks at the Dining Hall. Please dispose of waste by utilizing recycling bins and trash cans.)

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Teacher & Chaperone Responsibilities !

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Supervision is the major responsibility of all teachers and chaperones and is needed in the following areas: 1. During classesâ&#x20AC;Ś 1. Be a positive role model to the students by participating with them and showing enthusiasm during each activity. 2. Monitor for safety at all times and help students prepare for each activity; several reminders will need to be given to students throughout the trip.. 3. Ensure that students are staying on task and showing respect to each other, the Long Lake staff, facilities, and program equipment. 2. During meal timesâ&#x20AC;Ś 1. A minimum of 1 adult is needed at each table with students. 2. Help facilitate the responsibilities that are given to students by the Long Lake staff at meals. This includes Kitchen Patrol duties and sharing food at the table. 3. Monitor student eating habits and inform Long Lake staff of any concerns. 3. During break timesâ&#x20AC;Ś 1. Supervise students during the short breaks (5 minutes) between programs by monitoring the hallways to ensure students are staying in their room. 2. Students will have a longer break on the 2nd day of the trip (30 minutes-1 hour) where teachers and chaperones are responsible for facilitating free time at the playing field or monitoring hallways for students in rooms. 4. During evening activities... 1. Guide students to and from each program location. There are no breaks between evening activities for students to go to their rooms.

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Teacher & Chaperone Responsibilities !

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5. During “lights out” time… 1. After Long Lake staff complete the closing announcements (around 9:30 p.m.) it is the responsibility of teachers and chaperones to decide “lights out” time and enforce bed time rules. 6. During “rise and shine” time… 1. Wake students and motivate them to get ready for the day at the Rise and Shine time on the schedule. 7. On the last day… 1. Facilitate the student checkout process of packing and cleaning (as instructed by the Long Lake staff) .

! !Disciplinary Action: At Long Lake we can !provide schools with a variety of !“consequences” or chores for students who !misbehave. It is the responsibility of the !teacher to assign the chores. We call this Long Lake service. It is Long Lake policy that !only school teachers assign Long Lake !service and/or take disciplinary action !according to their school policy. See !Disciplinary Policy in APPENDIX A. !! !Medications: Depending on your school’s !policy, teachers and chaperones may need !to distribute medications to students. Long !Lake Conservation Center staff are unable !to distribute or handle any student !medications. Therefore, medications need to be turned into school staff/nurse prior to trip. *A student with a prescribed inhaler or epi-pen must bring it with and carry it on them during the trip.

Note: Supervision is the main role of teachers and chaperones, but that doesn't mean adults cannot or should not have fun. Participate, learn, and enjoy the Field Study and your students will, too!

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Teacher & Chaperone Responsibilities

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The following are optional activities a school may participate in that would require additional responsibilities Canteen 1. During the evenings your school can choose to have the canteen open for students to purchase snacks and/or souvenirs. The canteen is located in the Dining Hall. 2. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for supervising students in the Dining Hall and facilitating student free time, which usually includes journaling or games. Long Lake staff will operate the canteen. 3. Teachers and chaperones will also control when each student is allowed to take their turn in the canteen. Long Lake asks for no more than 10 students in the canteen at one time. Wilderness Meal 1. This is an optional activity for the 2nd day of your trip. For this activity students will work in teams to create small cooking fires in the woods to cook their own lunch! (Lunch supplies is provided by Long Lake) 2. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for creating their own fire and cooking their food (provided by Long Lake). Afterwards, teachers and chaperones are welcome to check in with the student groups. Long Lake staff will facilitate this activity with your students and monitor for safety. This activity is meant to be student centered and allow students to work together through the engineering process to design, create, test, and improve their fire building skills without the help of an adult. Orienteering Race (must have students participate in the orienteering program in order to choose this activity) The orienteering race is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;last dayâ&#x20AC;? activity that you could choose for your students to participate in. Students use a compass to find locations in the woods and complete an orienteering ticket. Teachers and chaperones are needed in the following roles: 1.Standing along the path from the race start to end, guiding students in the correct direction 2.Out in the woods at designated posts to make sure students are staying in the orienteering race boundary. A.This role requires the use of a radio and first aid kit (provided by Long Lake staff) to communicate and help with potential first aid incidents. 3.Monitoring students who have completed the race

Student Guidelines !

Be Kind!

No bullying

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All students are expected to participate in the activities unless physically ill. If a student is ill they will be supervised by teachers and chaperones or a parent will be called to pick them up. Students will be responsible for proper use of rooms and program equipment. Intentional damage to Long Lake property will result in incurred damage cost to your school’s final bill. See payment and cancellation policy for more information (see appendix ___) No electronics, food, gum, or weapons are allowed at Long Lake Conservation Center. If any of these items are brought with on the bus it is the teacher's responsibility to collect these items upon arrival. Students are only allowed in the room that they are assigned to by the coordinating teacher. “Lights out” lasts from the time chosen by the school’s teacher until the “Rise and Shine” time listed on the schedule. Students are to stay in their rooms unless there is an urgent need (discussed by Long Lake staff in announcements)

At Long Lake we ask students to RESPECT each other, themselves, Long Lake, adults, and nature.

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Teacher Planning Checklist Note: !

STEP 1: SCHEDULE As soon as possible

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Follow th e links in this checklist to downlo ad the documen ts needed for planning the Long Lake Field Stud y!

New Schools! ● Contact our office to check on availability, select your dates, and sign the “Reservation Agreement” that will be sent to you in the mail. ● After contract is signed and received, Long Lake coordinating staff will contact you to begin creating your trip schedule. Take a look at the schedule template and the “Long Lake Field Study Program Descriptions”. Returning Schools! ● At the end of the calendar year look for an e-mail from Long Lake coordinators to select your top trip dates for the next year and send back to Long Lake. ● A “Reservation Agreement” will be mailed to your school in the first part of the calendar year. Please sign and return this contract within 2 weeks in order to secure your dates. ● After contract is signed and received, Long Lake coordinating staff will contact you to create your trip schedule (typically based off your previous trip). ● Take a look at the “Long Lake Field Study Program Descriptions” if you would like to try a new program. STEP 2: PREPARE At least 2 months before your trip

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Arrange a “Trip Introduction” meeting at your school for parents and students, or have Long Lake staff come to give a presentation and answer questions! Recruit your teachers and chaperones. Long Lake’s desired adult to student ratio is 1:10. Give out “Teacher and Chaperone Packet” to your selected teachers and chaperones and assign due date that is 6 weeks before your trip. Give out “Student Take Home Packet” to your students and assign due date that is 6 weeks before your trip. Arrange transportation

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Teacher Planning Checklist Plan ah Note:

STEP 3: PLAN At least 1 month before your trip

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Use all completed participant forms from the “Student Take Home Packet” and “Teacher and Chaperone Packet” to complete the required sections of the “Planning Workbook” ● Required: Final numbers, birthdays, dietary needs, rooming assignments, and learning groups. ● Optional: Dining hall seating Additional resources you may want to look at or use for planning include the “Canteen Price List” and the “Long Lake Meal Schedule” E-mail Long Lake coordinating staff your completed “Planning Workbook” STEP 4: FINALIZE At least 2 weeks before your trip

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With your chaperones and teachers, meet to share information on student learning groups, rooming assignments, and trip responsibilities. With students: ● Discuss academic goals and behavioral expectations during the trip. Discuss consequences for students who do not follow expectations. At Long Lake we can provide schools with a variety of “consequences” or chores for students who misbehave. It is the responsibility of the teacher to assign the chores. ● Go over packing list and answer questions. With Long Lake coordinators: ● Discuss final schedule, dietary needs, and ask any last minute questions STEP 5: ARRIVAL DAY!

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Bring your completed “Permission Forms” (for Long Lake coordinators) and “Health Forms” (for your own use). Have fun on your Long Lake Field Study adventure!!!

Section III: Long Lake Field Study ! ! ! !

Curriculum Resources

Descriptions of Adventures & Activities Academic Standards

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Adventure Descriptions ! ! !

*New Adventure Descriptions Coming 2017 with Adventure Themes, Student Achievements, Standards Alignment, and Nature Labs. If you would like to view this information now, please contact us at education@longlakecc.org! Thank you!

On the following pages you will find brief Adventure Descriptions based on the seasons. Long Lake defines the seasons based on the conditions rather than the calendar year and as follows:

- Fall: Warm to cold days, with no snow, no ice on the lake, and temperatures -

above 45 degrees. Typically September and October. Winter: Cool to cold days, ice on the lake, temperatures below 45 degrees, and hopefully snow. Long Lake will refrain from putting snow dependent classes (like Cross Country Skiing) on your schedule, but they are available to substitute in if conditions allow and snow abounds. Typically November-Mid April. Spring: Cool to warm days, ice off the lake, temperatures above 45 degrees, and rather wet conditions. Typically Mid April-May.

Once you know what time of year you are planning on attending, you can choose adventures from that season. If you would like more information or have questions, please contact us!

Fall Adventures

Bog Trek At the center of an ancient, glacial lake bed, LLCC is an ideal location to investigate the unique bog environment. Populated by remarkable plants such as the carnivorous pitcher plant, edible Labrador tea, various orchids, and tamarack trees, the bog has a illuminating history. Be prepared for a sloppy, gloppy trek into the peat itself on our Bog Trek.

Insect Investigation The lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge teems with life, from fairy shrimp to dragonfly nymphs, from caddisfly larva to water boatmen. Students venture to the lake or ephemeral pond and use nets and strainers to collect hundreds of astonishing critters. Students will also have a chance to estimate water quality in the lake using a Biotic Index. They learn about aquatic habitats and use microscopes and hand lenses to discover the complex world of lake bottom organisms.

! Day !Time ! Lake Hike ! See the abundant, ! teachable moments nature offers on LLCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ! 760 acres. This naturalist-guided ! along the hike might take you ! woods lake shore, through featuring a variety! of tree species, and across a meadow. ! Sights along the way may include ! tracks, wildflowers, a beaver ! plants, and lodge, birds, edible ! are much more. Students encouraged to make ! observations and!ask questions. ! ! ! Minnesota Trees ! Do you have a favorite tree? If so, ! how do you recognize it? ! some of the Students will learn ! identifying characteristics of native Minnesota!trees as well as how to use a dichotomous key ! which they will then utilize in a ! race to identify some common ! finished, we campus trees. Once will discuss some!of the amazing products trees provide ! and some fun facts about each ! species identified. ! ! ! !

Junior Foresters Trees surround us. Trees play an important role in our world; from providing oxygen and influencing ecosystems to producing food and wood products that we use daily throughout our lives. Students will go on an outing with our Naturalists in the forest to explore more closely a tree and examine the layers of the a tree to learn more on how trees function and grow. Students will also age 80+ year old trees and write a history of the tree using biological event and historical bench markers. Archery The student slowly draws the bow, takes aim, and lets the arrow fly. Students quickly learn the challenge and the lure of archery, one of the oldest forms of hunting in the world. Our archery field is designed with safety as top priority, and has stands for eight archers at a time. At their turn, students practice the coordination and concentration necessary to hit the target.

Canoeing The waters of 130-acre Long Lake provide the perfect setting for beginning canoeists. Students receive PFDs (life jackets), paddles, and instruction on land before venturing onto the water. Once on the water, students practice the art of canoeing.This is done while maneuvering through a skills course finishing with a water scavenger hunt.

Build Your Brigade Students are invited to work in teams and participate in a variety of challenges that will help them join the voyageur brigade!. Along the way students learn more about voyageurs and the fur trade in Minnesota. Additionally, they are learning to work together, collaborate, communicate, and build their community while doing what in actuality is a low ropes course.

Orienteering Orienteering is one of Long Lake’s best-loved traditions. Students learn the basic navigation by shooting and finding bearings with a compass. They practice their new skills on our outdoor orienteering field. (Year Round) (Required for Orienteering Race)

Survival Engineering Students explore the forest to identify resources, then draw a design for our shelter, construct the solution, and improve as needed. The shelters are put to the test by classmates modeling extreme weather conditions. We follow up by identifying improvements. Thereby, following the engineering process.

Night Trek Guided by our naturalists, students find that nighttime in the north woods isn’t scary, but instead a wonderful time to observe nature. You’ll learn about the lives of animals at night and listen for the call of owls and other nocturnal creatures to respond to our calls. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about how nighttime vision works for humans and other animals.

! Evening !Activities ! Along the Portage ! Minnesota’s history ! is closely tied to the land, and way of life for ! Minnesotans has changed ! the years. dramatically over ! character Through an interactive program, students ! explore the history of the local landscape ! during the fur trade. As students ! learn about the lives of voyageurs, they !will get a chance ! and skills to test their strength and will gain a greater appreciation for years gone by.

Fireside Stories Gathering around the fire to hear stories of legends and the natural world leaves students with warm memories. Our staff will read these stories to your students in a setting that is calm and comforting. This is quiet, relaxing activity which usually takes place at the close of the evening with everyone sitting by the fire.

Games

Seed and Earth Art Connecting art and nature, students get to collect items from the environment to create their own works of art. We supplement the students’ collections with a variety of seeds to add color, texture, or contrast to students’ mosaics. Students are easily able to connect with the environment through the natural resources they collect. Of course, they also get a chance to use their artistic talents.

Snakes Alive! ! Slithering and hissing, snakes ! carry a negative image that few ! other critters do. Yet few animals are so fascinating. Students learn ! about Minnesota’s native snakes ! and how they are adapted for life ! in their ecosystems. We’ll bring ! out our resident reptiles, ! including garter, bull, fox, and hognose, snakes, to provide real ! life examples and thrill the ! kids. . . and the adults! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Activities Whole Group ! ! Optional 2nd Day Lunch 2nd Night Activity Last Day Activity ! Wilderness Meal Closing Ceremony Orienteering Race ! conclude the 5. . . 4. . . 3. . . 2. . .1. . .Go! With Just one match? That’s the Long Lake naturalist challenge: build an last full day with!a memorable compasses in hand, a flight of environmentally ceremony of games, songs, and students dash to the starting ! sound fire, cook your lunch and stories. The naturalist’s aim to get board. “Yellow course, 253 ! “leave no trace”. . . but be careful, the jitters out and bring the degrees!” The orienteers take off ! because you only get one match! energy level from high to low. into the woods in pursuit of their Along with environmental ethic Additionally, this!whole group next clue in one of LLCC’s most and outdoor skills, Wilderness experience sums!up the Long Lake exciting activities. When they all Meal is an exercise in the life field study and is!something many return, we’ll compile the results skills of teamwork and people remember! and hold an awards ceremony, ! cooperation as students work to see if anyone set a new World ! together to succeed. Record. Prerequisite: general ! orienteering class. ! ! ! ! !

“Rain Checks” Rain Checks are mostly indoor classes Long Lake will substitute in for a scheduled class in unfavorable conditions. The Scoop on Poop Ew, poop? Yes, poop. We have a mystery to solve, and a pile of poop is one of our best clues. Examining “scat” can uncover indicators not only of an animal’s species, but also its basic eating habits, health, population numbers, and much more. This topic may sound gross, but students leave talking about all they learned,and they don’t soon forget.

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Frog Pond Leap into the world of amphibians, and find out why frogs are considered an indicator species for environmental health. Our live frogs and toads, as well as tadpoles in the spring, help students understand frog biology and habitat requirements. An active outdoor game enlivens the students’ indoor learning.

Indoor Archery The student slowly draws the bow, takes aim, and lets the arrow fly. Students quickly learn the challenge and the lure of archery, one of the oldest forms of hunting in the world. Our archery field is designed with safety as top priority, and has stands for eight archers at a time. At their turn, students practice the coordination and concentration necessary to hit the target.

“Special Occasions” Special Occasions are adventures or evening activities that could spontaneously happen during your trip if conditions are right. They may be dependent on weather, wildlife, etc. Beaver: Gnawin’ Again What Minnesota mammal eats birch branches like corn on the cob and can clamp its nose and ears closed when swimming? Beavers are equally at home on land and water, and engineer elaborate dams and lodges. In this class, students explore the world of the beaver and visit an active beaver lodge. Dependent on Beaver Activity

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Star-Gazing The nighttime sky over Long Lake is an exceptional venue for stargazing due to our distance from light pollution. We introduce students to major constellations, plus tales they can use as memory tricks when looking up at the sky on their own. The class can take place indoors or out, depending on weather. Dependent on clear skies.

Go Bats! Uncover the truth about this mysterious, graceful and essential creature. Students learn the real story behind popular misconceptions about bats: “Bats are blind!” “Bats get tangled in your hair!” “Bats suck blood!” As the Long Lake naturalist leads students on a journey to identify bat roosts and follow live bats across their habitat. Dependent on current Bat Activity at Long Lake.

Winter Adventures

Deer Detectives When the ground is blanketed in snow, lakes are covered by ice, and forests have gone dormant for the winter white-tailed deer must still find food. In this activity, students role-play as deer, foraging browse to fill their “rumen.”Meanwhile, they must stay vigilant predators. Whether they “survive” or not, students come to understand the challenges wildlife face in winter. Animal Tracks Students freely explore the woods in search of animal tracks. They become sleuths in search of signs in the woods. In small groups they determine what animal the tracks belong to, use evidence to hypothesize the animals whereabouts, and explore animal artifacts to learn how animals survive the winter.

! ! ! ! Day !Time ! Thicket ! What’s the best strategy to avoid ! being seen? In this wildlife ! version of hide-and-seek, ! easy––and students realize how how challenging––staying out of ! sight can be. Students ! learn about both physical ! adaptations (camouflage) and ! (“Shh, sit behavioral adaptations ! take on still!”) . Then students roles of “hider” and ! “seeker” and apply what they’ve ! learned. ! Minnesota Trees ! Do you have a favorite ! tree? If so, how do you recognize it? ! Students will learn some of the ! identifying characteristics of native Minnesota!trees as well as ! how to use a dichotomous key which they will then ! utilize in a race to identify some common ! campus trees. Once finished, we ! will discuss some of the amazing ! and some products trees provide ! species fun facts about each identified. ! ! ! ! !

Weasel Watch This crowd is savage, bloodthirsty, and has a nose for trouble. Among the most interesting and mysterious of our native neighbors, weasels have an array of adaptations that students enjoy learning about. Students plunge into an outdoor game simulating the challenges weasels face as they feed their extraordinary metabolisms and avoid predators themselves. Archery The student slowly draws the bow, takes aim, and lets the arrow fly. Students quickly learn the challenge and the lure of archery, one of the oldest forms of hunting in the world. Our archery field is designed with safety as top priority, and has stands for eight archers at a time. At their turn, students practice the coordination and concentration necessary to hit the target.

Biboon Biboon is the Ojibwe word for winter. In Biboon students look to the Ojibwe for ways to prepare for the winter, survive, and stay entertained. Students learn about an important culture in Minnesota and what their lives we like hundreds of years ago by tapping trees, crafting resources, and playing games.

! Night Trek Guided by our naturalists, students find that nighttime in the north woods isn’t scary, but instead a wonderful time to observe nature. You’ll learn about the lives of animals at night and listen for the call of owls and other nocturnal creatures to respond to our calls. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about how nighttime vision works for humans and other animals.

Evening Activities

! Along the Portage! Minnesota’s history! is closely tied to the land, and way ! of life for Minnesotans has changed ! dramatically over the years. ! character Through an interactive program, students!explore the history of the local!landscape during the fur trade. As students ! learn about the lives of voyageurs, they will get a chance to test their strength and skills and will gain a greater appreciation for years gone by.

Games An array of active games will burn off energy, encourage teamwork, and strengthen group cohesiveness. Activities may take place indoors or out, and include goal-oriented, non-competitive games.You may request your own games, or suggest students’ favorites.

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Alpha !Wolf One of!Long Lake’s oldest, most requested traditions, “Alpha ! Wolf” ! places students––and adults––at the heart of a “wolf ! pack.” Gray wolves provoke both ! and reverence fear in!people around the world. This activity helps students ! examine ! the natural history of gray wolves and their roles in ! ecosystems. Then, we enter the ! dim, snow-covered woods and ! our scattered pack try to reunite by howling. . . and ! searching ! for Alpha. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Hypothermia/Survival Hypothermia can strike anyone, so it is vital to be prepared. This activity guides students through the prevention of hypothermia, how to recognize its symptoms, and how to teat it. We provide guidelines for survival in a variety of conditions and finish with a trivia quiz game.

Snakes Alive! Slithering and hissing, snakes carry a negative image that few other critters do. Yet few animals are so fascinating. Students learn about Minnesota’s native snakes and how they are adapted for life in their ecosystems. We’ll bring out our resident reptiles, including garter, bull, fox, and hognose, snakes, to provide real life examples and thrill the kids. . . and the adults!

! Whole Group Activities ! ! 2nd Day Lunch Optional 2nd Night Activity Last Day Activity ! Wilderness Meal Closing Ceremony Orienteering Race ! Just one match? That’s the Long Lake naturalist conclude 5. . . 4. . . 3. . . 2. . .1. . .Go! With ! build an challenge: the last full day with a compasses in hand, a flight of ! environmentally memorable ceremony of games, students dash to the starting sound!fire, cook your lunch and songs, and stories. The board. “Yellow course, 253 “leave!no trace”. . . but be careful, naturalist’s aim to get the jitters degrees!” The orienteers take off because you only get one match! out and bring the energy level into the woods in pursuit of their ! Along with environmental ethic from high to low. Additionally, next clue in one of LLCC’s most ! and outdoor skills, Wilderness this whole group experience exciting activities. When they all Meal is!an exercise in the life sums up the Long Lake field return, we’ll compile the results skills of! teamwork and study and is something many and hold an awards ceremony, to cooperation as students work people remember! see if anyone set a new World ! together to succeed. Record. Prerequisite: general ! orienteering class. ! ! ! “Rain Checks”

Rain Checks are mostly indoor classes Long Lake will substitute in for a scheduled class in unfavorable conditions.

! ! on Poop The Scoop Ew, poop? ! Yes, poop. We have a mystery to solve, and a pile of ! poop is one of our best clues. ! Examining “scat” can uncover ! not only of an animal’s indicators ! but also its basic eating species, habits,!health, population numbers, and much more. This ! topic may sound gross, but ! students leave talking about all ! they learned,and they don’t soon ! forget. ! !

Long Lake Jeopardy How much did your students learn at LLCC? They will impress you during LLCC Jeopardy! This class is set up as a game show, and teams of students will compete to show what they have learned. Jeopardy also serves as a great activity to review terms and concepts that showed up during other classes.

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“Special Occasions”

Special Occasions are adventures or evening activities that could spontaneously happen during your trip if conditions are right. They may be dependent on weather, wildlife, etc.

! ! Cross Country Skiing ! The stillness ! of the winter woods, the sparkle of fresh snow, and ! the swish of skis on the trail. . . ! should have the every student ! to experience cross opportunity country skiing. In this activity, ! students learn the basics of ! skiing equipment and method: ! kick and glide, hill climbing, and, ! falling down. Our ski of course, ! loops of different trail, with lengths, is the perfect setting for ! learners. ! !! Dependent on snow. ! Snowshoeing ! Vast expanses ! of untrampled woods are open to those who ! travel on snowshoes. When ! have begun to master students ! of walking with the challenge “big feet, ” we venture into the ! breathtaking beauty of LLCC’s ! forest, rolling glacial hills, and ! bogs. Snowshoe tromps lead off ! track, into the realm the beaten ! wildlife. of winter ! ! Dependent on snow. ! !

Star-Gazing The nighttime sky over Long Lake is an exceptional venue for star-gazing due to our distance from light pollution. We introduce students to major constellations, plus tales they can use as memory tricks when looking up at the sky on their own. The class can take place indoors or out, depending on weather. Dependent on clear skies.

Snow Caves These may be winter’s best survival shelters. Students learn about survival, safety and snow. Then they get to prepare a snow mound and dig a cave. Then we’ll measure the temperature inside the cave, discuss the usefulness of these shelters, and talk about the insulating properties of snow.

Dependent on snow.

Spring Adventures

! ! ! ! ! ! ! Bog Trek ! At the center of an ancient, ! glacial lake bed, LLCC is an ideal ! to investigate the unique location ! bog environment. Populated by remarkable ! plants such as the carnivorous pitcher plant, edible ! Labrador tea, various orchids, ! and tamarack trees, the bog has ! history. Be a illuminating ! for a sloppy, gloppy prepared trek into ! the peat itself on our Bog Trek. ! ! ! ! ! Insect Investigation ! The lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge teems with life, ! shrimp to dragonfly from fairy ! from caddisfly larva to nymphs, water ! boatmen. Students venture to the lake or ephemeral ! pond and use nets and strainers ! to collect hundreds of ! critters. Students will astonishing ! a chance to estimate also have water ! quality in the lake using a Biotic ! Index. They learn about aquatic habitats and use ! microscopes and hand lenses to ! the complex discover world of lake bottom organisms.

Day Time Lake Hike See the abundant, teachable moments nature offers on LLCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 760 acres. This naturalist-guided hike might take you along the lake shore, through woods featuring a variety of tree species, and across a meadow. Sights along the way may include tracks, wildflowers, a beaver lodge, birds, edible plants, and much more. Students are encouraged to make observations and ask questions.

Minnesota Trees Do you have a favorite tree? If so, how do you recognize it? Students will learn some of the identifying characteristics of native Minnesota trees as well as how to use a dichotomous key which they will then utilize in a race to identify some common campus trees. Once finished, we will discuss some of the amazing products trees provide and some fun facts about each species identified.

Archery The student slowly draws the bow, takes aim, and lets the arrow fly. Students quickly learn the challenge and the lure of archery, one of the oldest forms of hunting in the world. Our archery field is designed with safety as top priority, and has stands for eight archers at a time. At their turn, students practice the coordination and concentration necessary to hit the target.

Evening Activities Night Trek Guided by our naturalists, students find that nighttime in the north woods isn’t scary, but instead a wonderful time to observe nature. You’ll learn about the lives of animals at night and listen for the call of owls and other nocturnal creatures to respond to our calls. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about how nighttime vision works for humans and other animals.

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Along the Portage Minnesota’s history is closely tied to the land, and way of life for Minnesotans has changed dramatically over the years. Through an interactive character program, students explore the history of the local landscape during the fur trade. As students learn about the lives of voyageurs, they will get a chance to test their strength and skills and will gain a greater appreciation for years gone by.

! ! Games! Seed and Earth Art Snakes Alive! An array of active games will Connecting art and nature, Slithering and hissing, snakes ! burn off energy, encourage students get to collect items carry a negative image that few ! teamwork, and strengthen group from the environment to create other critters do. Yet few animals ! cohesiveness. Activities may take their own works of art. We are so fascinating. Students learn ! place indoors or out, and include supplement the students’ about Minnesota’s native snakes goal-oriented, and how they are adapted for life ! non-competitive collections with a variety of games.You may request your seeds to add color, texture, or in their ecosystems. We’ll bring ! own games, or suggest students’ contrast to students’ mosaics. out our resident reptiles, favorites. Students are easily able to including garter, bull, fox, and ! connect with the environment hognose, snakes, to provide real ! through the natural resources life examples and thrill the they collect. Of course, they also kids. . . and the adults! ! get a chance to use their artistic ! talents. ! ! ! ! ! Whole Group Activities ! ! Optional 2nd Day Lunch 2nd Night Activity Last Day Activity ! Wilderness Meal Closing Ceremony Orienteering Race ! Just one match? That’s the Long Lake naturalist conclude 5. . . 4. . . 3. . . 2. . .1. . .Go! With ! build an challenge: the last full day with a compasses in hand, a flight of environmentally memorable ceremony of games, students dash to the starting ! sound !fire, cook your lunch and songs, and stories. The board. “Yellow course, 253 “leave no trace”. . . but be careful, naturalist’s aim to get the jitters degrees!” The orienteers take off ! because you only get one match! out and bring the energy level into the woods in pursuit of their ! Along with environmental ethic from high to low. Additionally, next clue in one of LLCC’s most ! and outdoor skills, Wilderness this whole group experience exciting activities. When they all Meal is!an exercise in the life sums up the Long Lake field return, we’ll compile the results skills of! teamwork and study and is something many and hold an awards ceremony, to cooperation as students work people remember! see if anyone set a new World ! together to succeed. Record. Prerequisite: general ! orienteering class. ! ! !

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Timberdoodle Dance With his comical strut and persistent “peent. . . peent. . .peent” call, the American woodcock is quite the character. A spectacular, spiraling sky dance is the highlight of his courtship ritual. After a lesson in woodcock biology, students have the opportunity to silently observe this unique bird’s springtime show, staged on Long Lake’s meadow at dusk. This class is limited to groups of 100 or less students. Dependent on Timberdoodle.

Loons, Lore, and More The haunting call of Minnesota’s state bird intrigues all who come to the north country. Students in this class learn about loon calls and the cultural importance of loons through history. A fun dress up activity helps students understand loons’ physical adaptations. Finally, students play an outdoor game that immerses them in the challenges of loon life and showcases how pollution bio-accumulates and makes its way up the food chain. Dependent on Loon Activity.

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Section IV: Appendices ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Appendix A: Policies !

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of your reserved space at Long Lake requires at least four months notification; or the following cancellation fees are due: More than 120 days notice: no charge 91-120 days: 20% of total program fees 61-90 days: 30% of total program fees 31-60 days: 40% of total program fees 30 days: 50% of total program fees Thank you for your understanding, as food is ordered, staff is hired, and facilities are maintained based on your reservation and an accurate estimate of participants.

Disciplinary policy: If the need arises to have your student removed from Long Lake Conservation Center due to the safety of the other students and staff, you will be required to come and get the student regardless of the time of the night or day. If the Aitkin County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is called to the scene to remove the student, the school and/ or the parents will be charged to pay restitution to Aitkin County for the cost of the time, resources, and staff required in transporting the student to an appropriate place.

! Incident & Reporting Policy: !

In the event of injury or incident, Long Lake staff will follow the outlined procedures dependent on severity of incident. All Long Lake staff members are First Aid, CPR, and AED certified. For any injury or incident; minor or major, a Long Lake Incident Report will be filled out, a copy will stay at Long Lake and a copy will go with participant/school.

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Minor Injury

! ! ! ! During Class: ! ● Long Lake instructor will administer First Aid as ! needed. ● A visiting school teacher may decide to remove the ! student from class. !● If the student is removed from class, a school teacher must stay with ! visiting student or a Long Lake staff member will be ! called to meet a chaperone and a student. ● The Long Lake instructor will complete a Long Lake ! Report and acquire the necessary signatures. Incident ● Two!copies of the Incident Report will be made. One copy will be kept on file at Long Lake, the other sent ! with the student(s) injured. home ! Outside of Class: ! Lakes staff member should be contacted to ● A Long administer First Aid as needed. ! ● A visiting school teacher or visiting school nurse may ! to address the injury. decide a visiting school teacher or visiting school !● Ifnurse administers First Aid or addressed an ! injury, they should fill out a Long Lake Report with a Long Lake staff ! Incident member. ● The!Long Lake staff member will complete an Incident Report and acquire the necessary signatures. ● Two!copies of the Incident Report will be made. One copy will be kept on file at Long Lake, the other sent ! home with the student(s) injured. ! ! ! ! Examples of injury: Small cuts, bruises, bloody nose; any injury only requiring a cleanup and/or small bandage.

Incident Examples of Incident: roughhousing, poor behavior, disrespect; any action that would illicit Long Lake Service*.

During Class: ● Long Lake instructor will address the incident. ● A visiting school teacher may decide to remove the student from class. ● If the student is removed from class, a visiting school teacher must stay with student or a Long Lake staff member will be called to meet a chaperone and a student. ● A visiting school teacher may decide to assign Long Lake Service*. ● If the visiting school teacher decides to assign Long Lake Service, Long Lake Service* should be done during student free time. ● If a student is assigned Long Lake Service*, a Long Lake Incident Report should be filled out with a Long Lake staff member. ● A Long Lake staff member will complete a Long Lake Incident Report and acquire the necessary signatures. ● Two copies of the Incident Report will be made. One copy will be kept on file at Long Lake, the other sent home with the student(s) involved in the incident. Outside of Class: ● A visiting school teacher may address the incident. A Long Lake staff member can be contacted, if needed. ● A visiting school teacher may decide to assign Long Lake Service. ● If the visiting school teacher decides to assign Long Lake Service, Long Lake Service* should be done during student free time. ● If a student is assigned Long Lake Service*, a Long Lake Incident Report should be filled out with a Long Lake staff member. ● The Long Lake staff member will complete an Incident Report and acquire the necessary signatures. ● Two copies of the Incident Report will be made. One copy will be kept on file at Long Lake, the other sent home with the student(s) involved in the incident.

Major Injury

Incident

Examples of injury: Sprained/broken bones, allergic reactions, bleeding, severely ill; anything that requires immediate First Aid and/or medical attention.

Examples of Incident: bullying, fighting, vandalism; anything that would be cause for a student to be sent home.

During Class

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Long Lake instructor will administer First Aid and contact additional Long Lake for backup.

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If non emergency medical care is required, the student will be driven by a visiting school teacher to the nearest clinic or hospital.

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The Long Lake instructor will complete a Long Lake Incident Report and acquire the necessary signatures.

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Two copies of the Incident Report will be made. One copy will be kept on file at Long Lake, the other sent home with the student(s) injured.

● Long Lake instructor will address the incident. ● A visiting school teacher may decide to remove the student from class. ● If the student is removed from class, a visiting school teacher must stay with student or a Long Lake staff member will be called to meet a chaperone and a student. ● A visiting school teacher may decide to call home and have the student picked up from Long Lake. ● If a student is sent home due to behavior/ incident, a Long Lake Incident Report should be filled out with a Long Lake staff member.

● The Long Lake instructor will complete a Long Lake Incident Report and acquire the necessary signatures. ● Two copies of the Incident Report will be made. One copy will be kept on file at Long Lake, the other sent home with the student(s) involved in the incident.

Emergency ● In the event of an emergency, Long Lake staff will administer First Aid and CPR as needed and contact Emergency Response Personnel. ● A Long Lake Director, or the visiting school’s appointed “Responsible Authority”**, will call the student’s emergency contact and relay the information to them. ● A Long Lake Director will fill out a Long Lake Incident Report and other necessary paperwork and acquire the necessary signatures. Two copies of the Incident Report will be made. One copy will be kept on file at Long Lake, the other sent home with the student(s) injured.

* Long Lake Service: A chore students can be assigned by ONLY their visiting school teachers as a repercussion for not following the rules set out by Long Lake Conservation Center and the visiting school. Varying levels of chores and repercussions can be assigned based on the indiscretion. Long Lake staff can help determine what chores can be done, but will not assign the chores.

**Responsible Authority: Upon arrival, schools are asked to hand in their students’ Permission Forms and Emergency Contact Information. If the school is not able to hand in the Emergency Contact forms, a “Responsible Authority” will be selected from the visiting school teachers to manage the forms and be the person of contact in the case of an emergency. The “Responsible Authority” is required to carry the forms at all times or keep an accessible area for Long Lake staff and visiting teachers to access in case of emergency.

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Appendix B: Canteen List

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Hoodie- Long Lake Logo (Front)

Clothing

(Back)

T Shirt-Tie Dye

$34.95

$19.95

PLU 18

Full Zip Hoodie-Moose (Front)

PLU 19

(Back)

Available in Moss Green and Brown

Long Sleeved T Shirt-Wood Cookie

$17.95

$49.95

PLU 25

1/4 Zip Sweatshirt- Monarch (Front)

Available in Maroon, Navy, and Violet

PLU 20

(Back)

Hoodie-Wood Cookie

$29.95

$39.95

Available in Grey, Navy, and Teal PLU 24

T Shirt- Long Lake Logo

PLU 21

All clothing items are adult sizes SMALL-XXL.

! Clothing items do not have sales tax. !

Clothing colors pictured are the only colors available unless otherwise noted.

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Accessories

Cap-Vintage Camo

Bandana

Beanie-Wolf in Hunter Orange

$17.95

Beanie-Long Lake Pom

$17.95

$19.95 Available in Navy, Grey, and Black/Grey

PLU 22

PLU 23

Sunglasses

PLU -

Earrings

$4.95

$2.75 | $2.94 w/ tax

$17.95 | $19.18 w/ tax

Available in a variety of colors

Available in a variety of designs

PLU 25

PLU 40

PLU 43

Souvenirs

Travel Coffee Tumbler

Drink Cup

Coffee Mug

$12.95 | $13.84w/tax

Available in a variety of colors

PLU 44

PLU 37

PLU 33

Souvenirs

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Water Bottle

Koozie

Lanyard

$12.95 | $13.84w/tax

$2.75 | $2.94 w/tax

$3.95 | $4.22 w/tax

Available in a variety of colors

Available in a variety of designs

PLU 42

PLU 39

PLU 45

Playing Cards-Minnesota

Playing Cards-Tracks/Birds/Sky

$3.50 | $3.74 w/tax

Blank Journal

$5.95 | $6.36 w/tax

$7.95 | $8.50 w/tax Available in a variety of designs

PLU 41

Minnesota Field Guides

PLU 34

North Woods Field Guides

PLU 55

Pocket Field Guides

$12.95-$16.95 | $13.84-$18.12 w/ tax

$14.95 | $15.98 w/tax

$6.95 | $7.43 w/tax

SEE LIST

PLU 66

PLU 54

Assorted books

Compass-Suunto

Weather guide

$9.95-$12.95 | $10.63-$13.84w/ tax

$15.95 | $17.05 w/tax

$17.95 | $19.18 w/tax

SEE LIST

PLU 49

PLU 52

Small Items & Books

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Small Item

Price

PLU

Pencils

$.55 | $.59

Mechanical Pencils

$1.20 | $1.28 w/ tax

Pens

$1.50 | $1.60 w/tax

Exploration Kit

$4.50 | $4.81 w/ tax

Postcards

$.30 | $.32 w/tax

Note Cards

$1.50 | $1.60 w/tax

Carbiner

$3.50 | $3.74 w/tax

Lip Balm

$1.75 | $1.87 w/tax

Book

Price

PLU

Cooking for the Birds

$1.50 | $1.60 w/tax

A Year in Nature

$12.95 | $13.84 w/tax

Birds of Minnesota

$12.95 | $13.84 w/tax

Fish of Minnesota

$14.95 | $15.98 w/tax

Mammals of Minnesota

$14.95 | $15.98 w/tax

Wildflowers of Minnesota

$16.95 | $18.12 w/tax

North Woods Guides

$14.95 | $15.98 w/tax

Aitkin County Naturally

$3.00 | $3.21 w/tax

Pond Guide

$9.95 | $10.63 w/tax

Appendix C: Long Lake Menu

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Day 1 Lunch Served

Gluten Free Option

Vegetarian Option

Turkey Noodle Soup

Turkey Rice Soup OR Tomato Tomato Soup Soup

PB&J Sandwiches

PB&J Sandwiches with Gluten Free Bread

PB&J Sandwiches

Crackers

Peaches

Apples & Oranges

Milk

Served

Gluten Free Option

Vegetarian Option

Spaghetti w/meat sauce

Gluten Free Spaghetti w/ meat sauce

Spaghetti w/tomato sauce

Green Beans

Fresh Salad & Dressing

Garlic Bread

Gluten Free Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread

Rice Krispie Treat

Popsicle

Rice Krispie Treat

Apples & Oranges

Milk

Day 1 Dinner

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Day 2 Breakfast Served

Gluten Free Option

Vegetarian Option

Pancakes

Gluten Free Pancakes

Pancakes

Sausage

Veggie Sausage

Syrup

Orange Juice

Apples & Oranges

Milk

Served

Gluten Free Option

Vegetarian Option

Hot Dog w/bun

Hot Dog w/ gluten free bun

Grilled Cheese

American Cheese

Cookie (Oatmeal & Coconut)

Gluten Free Cookie

Cookie (Oatmeal & Coconut)

Marshmallow

Lemonade/Hot Cocoa (seasonal)

Apples & Oranges

Served

Gluten Free Option

Vegetarian Option

Roast Turkey

Veggie Patty

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Mashed Potatoes & Gluten Free Gravy

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Corn

Dinner Roll

Cake

Apples & Oranges

Milk

Day 2 Lunch (Wilderness Meal)

Day 2 Dinner

Day 3 Breakfast Served

Gluten Free Option

Vegetarian Option

Cold Cereal

Gluten Free Cold Cereal

Cold Cereal

Cinnamon Rolls

Gluten Free Muffin

Cinnamon Rolls

Scrambled Eggs

Pears

Yogurt

Orange Juice

Apples & Oranges

Milk

Served

Gluten Free Option

Vegetarian Option

Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

Gluten Free Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

Cheese

Veggies w/ dip

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Apples & Oranges

Milk

Day 3 Lunch