A Self-Directed Learning Summer Program
This is a Tuesday/Thursday summer program opportunity for children and teens ages 6 to 14.
LOCATION: Whitinsville, MA
The space includes a grassy yard, trampoline, ninja course, chickens, vegetable & perennial gardens, 50 acres of woods- with trails, ping pong, 50+ board/card games, sprinkler for cooling down, kitchen to cook in, arts/crafts/building maker space, etc..
The price for the week (2 days) is $75.
Available weeks: (Tuesday/Thursday only)
June 28th & 30th
July 5th & 7th
July 12th & 14th
July 19th & 21st
July 26th & 28th
August 2nd & 4th
The Schedule
9:00 - 9:10 Arrival, Settle in, Offerings
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Children arrive and settle their belongings
9:10-9:30 Morning Meeting
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Play a connection game
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As a group we will build our offering board. Children can offer classes/activities and set a time for their offering.
9:30 - 12:30 Self-Directed Learning
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Children participate in offerings of their choice and make decisions about how to spend their time.
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Throughout the day, facilitators help children prepare for their learning offerings. They announce all offerings so children are aware and can participate if interested.
12:30 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:45 Self-Directed Learning
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Children participate in offerings of their choice and make decisions about how to spend their time.
2:30 - 2:45 Change-up & Wrap Up
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Discuss any challenges (AWARENESS) we face as a community. Together we come up with solutions (PROPOSALS) and agree to follow through as a community (WEEK 1, 2, 3 PRACTICE) until MASTERY/HABIT is formed.
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Share highs, lows, and gratitudes from the day.
2:50 - 3:00 Parent Pick-up
Types of Learning Offerings
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Shared experience- doing an activity together
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Shared exploration- exploring a topic together as a group
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"Class"- A student, facilitator, parent volunteer, or the greater community shares their knowledge about a topic.
