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Team Development Course
This novel, exciting, and fun learning environment helps create a sense of
personal responsibility and ownership of learning. With the ultimate goal of
improving the classroom learning environment through effective communication
and active listening skills, cooperation and group problem solving skills,
Hemlock Overlook’s Team Development Course uses a combination of low
and high elements and initiatives as a tool for students to gain hands-on experience
and knowledge of these important life skills.
Available for grades 5-12.
Total Team Challenge™
The Ultimate Team High Ropes Challenge Course! This is the next generation
of challenge course design! Your group of students will start this new program
as a set of individuals and finish as an organized team achieving their potential.
Available for grades 9 and up.
Environmental Education
Calling all future biologists, geologists, and ecologists! These exciting
programs combine classroom knowledge and hands-on field experience. Give your
students the chance to do real science in the outdoors by making observations,
collecting data, and analyzing results.
Available for grades 5 and 6.
Bring classroom learning to life! Provide
your class an outdoor experience by participating in four
investigation stations. Programs designed around the Curriculum
Framework of the Virginia SOL.
Available for Grade 3: SOILS, WATER CYCLE, INVESTIGATION,
and LIFE FORCES
Available for Grade 4: INVESTIGATION, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT,
LIFE PROCESSES, and LIVING SYSTEMS
Combined
Program
Your students will have the opportunity to benefit from both of our most requested
programs. This one day program includes a 2 hour Environmental Program followed
by 4 hours of skill work on the Team Development Course.
Available for grades 5-6.
Program Add-Ons
Orienteering
Get back to the basics with this 4 hour hands-on course.
Learn to find your way with a map and compass and master the
basics of land navigation. Then practice on our orienteering
course. No experience necessary. Price includes instruction,
maps and compasses.
Available for grades 7-12
Recreational
Canoeing
Deepen your appreciation for the natural world while enjoying
a canoe trip on the Occoquan River. Beaver, white tail deer,
and great blue heron may be seen. You will be amazed by the
beauty and remoteness still hidden in Fairfax County. Price
includes American Canoe Association certified guide, basic
instruction, life vests, canoes, and Paddles. No experience
needed.
Available for grades 7-12
Service Project
Enhance a middle/high school teambuilding program by including
a student service project. Add dinner and an overnight cabin
stay. Follow a hearty breakfast the next morning with participation
in Project Mulch. Enjoy lunch in the Lodge before returning
to school.
Available for grades 7-12
Tools for Teachers
Hemlock Overlook’s Teacher Team Development Course
is the perfect staff training event for the days before school
starts and in-service trainings. Our standard program builds
lasting relationships and camaraderie among your staff!
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