San Joaquin Outdoor Education: Get ready for SPRING in the Redwoods @ SJOE

Spring is here! Wildflowers are blooming, birds are singing, and the rain has finally stopped...well, almost! San Joaquin Outdoor Education is excited to see changes in the seasons so that our students can see whales migrating, birds nesting, and eat delicious spring crops from our organic garden. This week, kids from Manteca enjoyed carrots, broccoli, and potatoes!!!

Banana slugs are sliming along, winter wren was spotted, and lots of cool insects are appearing.

Spring is an INCREDIBLE time for learning in the redwoods!

A Message from '06--'07 Redwood Glen Site Director River

Students, teachers, and parents alike have grown up loving Science Camp-- for the social growth and responsibility it instills in students, for the outdoor exploration, and for the science knowledge that students gain. Science Camp is a treasured part of almost every San Joaquin County student's life. We here at SJOE are so grateful to be part of this magical experience.

With that in mind, our way of speaking about SJOE has been changing in the past few years. "Science Camp" has become "Outdoor School." Counselors have become "Cabin Leaders." When students explore the forest, they work together to complete challenges, learn lessons. They engage in activities, as opposed to playing games.

First and foremost, we value education here. We teach according to California State Science Standards for 5th and 6th graders and take pride in our contribution to their education. We also span numerous other disciplines in our teaching, such as art, language arts, math, and social studies. Being outdoors is a very effective way to learn, and one that yields very real results.

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Get ready for SPRING in the Redwoods @ SJOE

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