Grades: 6–12

Class Limit: 1 - 180 Students

Length of Program: 6 days 5 nights

Site:  Oswegatchie Educational Center 9340 Long Pond Road Croghan, NY 13327

Description:

Our Mission is to provide both youth and adults with meaningful experiences in leadership training, environmental education, and outdoor recreation. Oswegatchie is open to all groups and organizations. Affiliation to the FFA is not required. In 1946, the New York FFA Association combined its resources to purchase 1200 acres of Adirondack forest and started a summer camp for teenagers. Their primary goal was to give youth a place away from home for them to recreate who they are and to learn about leadership, the environment and how to enjoy the great outdoors.

This Program supports the following NYS Learning Standards:

Next Generation Learning Standards: English Language Arts

• Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

Learning Standards for Physical Education

• Personal health and fitness

• Safe and healthy environment

• Resource Management

Science and Engineering Practices

• Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

Learning Standards for the Arts

• Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)

• Performing (rehearse, evaluate, refine, prepare, share)

Cost:                             

• $495 per student

Grades: 6–12th

Class Limit: 10 - 80 Students

Length of Program: 2 day, 2 night

Site:  Oswegatchie Educational Center 9340 Long Pond Road Croghan, NY 13327

Description:

Our Mission is to provide both youth and adults with meaningful experiences in leadership training, environmental education, and outdoor recreation. Oswegatchie is open to all groups and organizations. Affiliation to the FFA is not required. In 1946, the New York FFA Association combined its resources to purchase 1200 acres of Adirondack forest and started a summer camp for teenagers. Their primary goal was to give youth a place away from home for them to recreate who they are and to learn about leadership, the environment, and how to enjoy the great outdoors.

ELPs stands for Environmental Science & Leadership Training Program. It is a 2 day / 2 night experience with a combination of ropes course, environmental education, and other outdoor experiences. 

This Program supports the following NYS Learning Standards:

Next Generation Learning Standards: English Language Arts

• Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

Learning Standards for Physical Education

• Personal health and fitness

• Safe and healthy environment

• Resource Management

Science and Engineering Practices

• Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

Learning Standards for the Arts

• Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)

• Performing (rehearse, evaluate, refine, prepare, share)

Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature / Teamwork / Leadership Skills

Cost:                             

• $150-$200 per student (depending on number of workshops selected)