Earthkeepers Program (4 - 5)

earthkeepers program participants

Earthkeepers

4th Grade • 5th Grade

Earthkeepers is a magical learning adventure that teaches basic ecological concepts and helps deepen feelings for the Earth. Earthkeepers includes a 3 day, 2 night Camp Cooper experience along with activities completed by students at home and school over several weeks.

LENGTH OF VISIT

3 days

2 nights

STUDENT REGISTRATION FEES

$40 (TUSD students), $50 (non-TUSD students)
No visits turned away for lack of funding. >More info


 

PROGRAM OFFERED

Wed - Fri

SEPTEMBER - MARCH

MAX STUDENTS

60​​​​​

Students

Schedule

DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY

10:00 AM  - Arrival
10:30 AM - Orientation
12:00 PM  - Lunch
12:45 – 6:00 PM - Activities
6:30 PM - Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 PM - Evening Activities*
9:30 PM - Bedtime

* teacher planned & led

DAY 2 - THURSDAY

7:30 AM - Breakfast
8:30 - Activities
11:00 AM - Lunch
12:00 – 6:00 PM - Activities
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:00 PM - Dark Skies Ranger Program
9:30 PM -  Bedtime

DAY 3 - FRIDAY

7:30 AM - Breakfast
8:30 AM - Activities
12:00 PM - Lunch
12:30 PM - Pack & Clean
1:00 pm - Departure

Program Highlights

The Earthkeepers program was developed by The Institute for Earth Education and is offered in several locations in the United States and other countries. Earthkeepers was developed for upper elementary students with the goal of increasing their knowledge about four ecological concepts (energy flow, cycling, interrelationships, and change) and deepening their feelings for the Earth through activities that deal with observation, discovery, solitude, and immersion.

LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN

The program begins when a map and letter of invitation arrive at the school inviting students to become Earthkeepers. Two weeks after this, the students stay at the Cooper Center for 3 days and 2 nights, participating in experiences that increase ecological knowledge and deepen their feelings for the Earth.

UNLOCKING THE SECRETS

As the students complete various stages of learning that help them to become Earthkeepers, they will receive keys that unlock specially-made boxes that reveal the secrets to becoming an Earthkeepers. During the 3 days at the Cooper Center, students earn their “K” key for Knowledge and their “E” key for Experience.

HOME & SCHOOL COMPONENT

The rest of the program takes place back at home and school over the course of several weeks. With the help of their families, teachers, and classmates, students complete tasks to earn their “Y” Key for Yourself and their “S” Key for Sharing, and then open the boxes that reveal the final 2 secrets!

Resources

ORIENTATION FOR TEACHERS

All teachers are required to attend a pre-trip orientation session.

> Earthkeepers Orientation

INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS

Get more info on planning an Earthkeepers adventure for your class.

> Earthkeepers Info For Teachers

INFO FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS

Read this general info for full day and overnight experiences at Camp Cooper.

> General Info For Teachers & Parents

CAMP COOPER FACILITIES

Learn about the Camp Cooper environment, accommodations & more.

> Camp Cooper Facilities

Book Your Trip

Schedule your next class visit to Camp Cooper!

BOOK ONLINE

Call 520 626-1825