Why do we organize the Camp Cup?
…we met when we arrived here at the Otter Bar (www.OtterBar.com) to teach for a few weeks. He was very skeptical about why we would organize the Camp Cup, or…
…we met when we arrived here at the Otter Bar (www.OtterBar.com) to teach for a few weeks. He was very skeptical about why we would organize the Camp Cup, or…
…provided a helmet for the raffle, and World Kayak for swag. For more on this year’s event, check out: Facebook photos: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150237162742623.313111.41092297622&l=241be89e27 Endless River Adventures Blog: http://www.endlessriveradventures.com/kidskayakingblog/?p=442 NOC Blog: http://nantahalaoutdoorcenter.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-post.html…
Stephanie noticed as she was growing up that there was a lack of outdoor education and opportunities in her community. She made the decision to attend a summer camp in…
…Language & Composition Exam), and peer reviews. Yet, what makes me the most excited about her development is her ability to manage a classroom dynamic in a way that feels…
…with surveying theory and technology as we develop plans for a major river restoration and bank stabilization project on campus. Some of the hands-on activities are still yet to come,…
The day after students arrived, we began academic classes. One class, Physics, immediately took their heady concepts and formulas to the test. During a Physics Lab last week, the students…
…and provide an equal if not better alternative to our previous plans. Here at Alzar School we develop leaders twofold: by modeling good practice, and arming them with the tools…
At Thanksgiving dinner each year, like many, my family has the tradition of going around the table to each share what we are grateful for. Broad common themes always surface…
Mahalie grew up in an upper middle class family, eating home cooked meals almost every night, with fresh, usually organic, vegetables and meat. Her family eats healthy, balanced meals, something…
…theme of transference. They will be asked many times, “How will you bring what you have learned at Alzar School back to your home community?” While each student will bring…
…deeper understanding of science, agriculture, and the use of sustainable practices. She wants to help educate and mentor kids who wouldn’t get introduced into certain ways and techniques in order…
Walking into the cozy Spanish 3 classroom, you are immediately greeted by Señor Davis. “Hola! Como estas?” His warm and welcoming Spanish greeting sets the tone for the class, one…