March Update #3
We know the “stay at home” mandates, school closures, new remote learning and remote work paradigms, travel restrictions and ever-changing landscape o...
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Mental Health Practices For Everyone
When I was in eighth grade, my U.S. Civics teacher, Mr. Brewer, asked the following question one day: “What is the meaning of the word crisis?” I rai...
Nature Nuggets #5: Nature Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunts are extremely flexible and effective teaching games. A scavenger hunt can be designed to emphasize almost any concept with in the natu...
Nature Nuggets #4: 100 Inch Hike
Whew! It has been a busy week in the world…and it is hard to know exactly HOW far apart we have to be from one another at any given moment…that is why...
March Update #2
Dear Friends, We are committed to continuing to provide an outstanding camp experience at Big Spring, High Trails and Sanborn Junior during the summer...
People of Sanborn: Kado
Name: Kado Marino Current Role: Big Spring Program Director Tenure at Sanborn: Kado’s first summer was in 2018. He taught as an HTOEC instructor durin...
Homemade Ice Sculptures
Winter returned to Sanborn today with a big, spring blizzard! One of our favorite winter nature activities comes from Jerry McLain, our Director of Al...
Nature Nugget #3: Track & Scat Hike
Here’s a new Nature Nugget for your Wednesday. Today, join Elizabeth as she walks outside and explores the way that animals leave signs for us to find...
Nature Nuggets #2: Nature Bingo
We are so excited to share this great–and easy–nature activity with you today! Nature Bingo is a great way to get outside and both wander and engender...
Nature Nuggets #1: Making Sound Tapestries
Attention: kids and parents who are navigating a totally new type of school in the coming weeks! We’re here to help. Over the next few weeks, we’ll pr...
It's About the Kids: A Teacher's Reflection On the "Last" Day of School
One of our former High Trails Outdoor Education Center and Sanborn Camps staff member, Sarah Ulizio, sent us this thoughtful reflection of her “last” ...
The Three Questions
When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?