Adirondack Field Studies: OCM BOCES Summer Program 

By: Skyler Powers

Monday, May 16th, 2016

OCM BOCES is holding two summer programs for students from eleven school districts throughout Cortland and Onondaga County. In Homer’s case, the programs are paid for by the school, but students are required to pay for the meals during the travel to and from the camps and for souvenirs while at camp.  The two programs being offered this summer include the Adirondack Field Studies Program, located at the ESF Biological Field Station at Cranberry Lake in the Adirondack Mountains, which will run from August 8th to 14th, and the Marine Studies, located on Long Island, which will run from July 17th to 22nd.  Students must apply to obtain a slot for one of the studies.  However, slots are limited, so applying does not guarantee being able to go.  The application requires parent or guardian permission as well as a recommendation from two teachers.  Students who do obtain a slot are required to attend the entire session; no special accommodations will be considered.  Students will live in cabins and spend a lot of time working and studying outdoors.  Participation is required and there will be work.  Marine Studies students will be required to keep a daily journal and Adirondack students will be required to conduct an experiment and present their work.  As a bonus, Homer students will earn ½ science credit for each program successfully completed.  This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested, so if you are one of those people, pick up an application from Mrs. Williams in room 231!