Students rate their comfort in nature (scale of 0-100) before and after a DBOC school program.Â
"We enjoyed everything about the trip! The staff were friendly and engaging. Being able to bring our students on a trip with quality learning experiences, while also maintaining a relaxed atmosphere was essential!"
"I loved seeing the kids getting to be hands on with nature."
"The staff are so personable. Our students had just met them but felt so comfortable and were quickly asking questions and responding to requests from the instructors."
"I enjoyed seeing a bunch of young men, who have been hardened by their environment, become kids again."
"We had a great experience. We would absolutely come back to Shaw in a heartbeat; our students truly blossom in the environment your team has created within the natural space."
"The triumphs of my students and the joy on their faces was my absolute favorite part of the trip."
"I enjoyed all of the engagement, the length, and that my students all had smiles on their faces."
"Every time I come, I am blown away by the presence of the staff. Their experience with children is evident from their tone and mannerisms. They were accepting and open to our students with learning differences, hearing aids, and our non-binary student using the restrooms in the main house."
"My students specifically love just getting outside. This is the first time on a trail for some students."
"I appreciate that in addition to identifying and describing what students were encountering, you encouraged students to make their own observations and then draw inferences and reflect upon those observations. The field trip today was a great way to practice these skills in a fun way."
"This was much better than being in a traditional classroom because I got to look at and interact with these things in real life instead of just reading about them in a classroom."
"I felt very comfortable that everyone not only knew their stuff but also knew children. There was a perfect balance of movement, information, control, and encouragement to be creative."