Typical School Overnight Program Experience
Students and teachers learn from the land and on the land. From the cattail marsh and bog to Mac's Pond, down along the stream, and through the forest of giant cedar and Douglas fir trees to the salty estuary that mixes fresh water with Puget Sound, the land provides the central framework for discovering both the natural and cultural history of Puget Sound. From the moment students step from their bus at the Welcome Shelter, they begin a hands-on learning experience. Here's a quick outline of a typical day for a IslandWood student:
| 7:00 a.m. | Wake up |
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Field Studies and Exploration |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch and Social Time |
| 1:00 p.m. | Field Studies and Exploration |
| 4:30 p.m. | Reflection, Relaxation, and Recreation |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner at Dining Hall |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evening Programs |
| 8:15 p.m. | Journal/Reflection |
| 9:00 p.m. | Quiet Time |
| 9:15 p.m. | Lights out! |
School Overnight Program Curriculum Highlights
- Supporting Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
- Ecologically-based education integrating science, art and technology
- Hands-on and interdisciplinary learning
- Multicultural emphasis and focus on diversity
- Student-driven and project-based learning
- Activities that encourage development of critical thinking skills
