BEYOND
THE CLASSROOM WINDOW
ACTION ACTIVITY: Environmental – Quetico Canoe Trip
Research
indicates that the bond that exists
between the student and the teacher is directly
proportional to the students’ willingness to absorb information presented. Understanding this concept, the learning
strategy called “Beyond The
Classroom Window” utilizes action activities
designed to promote, enhance or reinforce this bond. Proper preparation and application of this
strategy creates an atmosphere of “family.” Discipline problems are replaced with a
desire for learning adventure.
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Information pertaining to this activity may be
obtained by contacting:
Voyageur Wilderness Programme
Guy & Michelle Savoie
Email: vwp@vwp.com
betsyvwp@yahoo.com
807-597-2450
If you have any questions pertaining to classroom
organization, contact Olivia Parker (618) 758-2881
If you only have a few students interested,
you may join up with other schools.
Equipment required for this activity: All equipment & food supplied by
Voyageur.
Recommended Grades: High School
Special Note: This two-week adventure deals mainly with life skills. Participants are required to put in a full days work, prepare their own meals and clean up their own area. It teaches teamwork and responsibility far beyond any classroom instruction. Children change during this trip. They “grow up.” We have participated in the adventure for many years and have sent many children to Quetico. What we bring back is someone far different. We bring back a Voyageur. A piece of this adventure will remain in the heart of your child for the remainder of their lives.
