Discovery School 2011 Price Schedule:

• 2 night/3 day Program - $76.00/child - $48.00/chaperone (all inclusive).
• 1 night/2 day Program - $38.00/child - $24.00/chaperone (all inclusive).
• Day Programs - $9.00 per child

"Connecting the Classroom to Nature"

"Thank you for all the tremendous effort it takes to keep this program going. This year's corp was the best in a long time. Kudos to them all for their interest in our students and in their presentations that challenged our students to think carefully" Judy - 2008

Discovery School is a hands-on, field based outdoor education program designed for K-12th grade students. Teachers may choose field trips ranging from one up to three days at the Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. Discovery School curriculum and programs meet Montana state standards for math and science. Students study aquatic ecology, wildlife, forestry, fire ecology and many other outdoor subjects in the Flathead National Forest and Glacier National Park. Discovery School offers students and teachers a unique learning experience that takes the classroom outside and connects them directly with the Crown of the Continent ecosystem.

These programs are taught by the Glacier Institute staff, who are experienced in providing the best in outdoor education. Corporate and personal donations help make it possible for young students to experience affordable and unforgettable days at Big Creek.

Discovery School Goals:

• Knowledge
• Community
• Respect
• Discovery
• Leadership

• To introduce students to the natural, cultural and historical diversity of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem using hands-on, field-based learning and teaching methods.

Teacher’s Packets

• One Day Teacher Packet
• Two or Three Days Teacher Packet
• Parental Consent form - REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS
• Curriculum Descriptions
• Montana Volunteer Water Monitoring Project

Big Creek - Don't Grow Up Without It!

• To provide students and teachers with a curriculum-based outdoor education experience tied directly to state standards.
• To provide students with opportunities to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of plant and animal habitats, and how these systems connect and depend upon each other.
• To encourage life-long learning in students.
• To foster an environment where students can build self-esteem, leadership, confidence and respect for themselves and others.
• To create an informal setting for students, teachers, and parents to build a sense of community that will transfer back to the classroom.
• To prepare students to make informed and constructive decisions which impact this and other ecosystems.