Program runs from July 8-12 with class from 8 a.m. to noon; students in grades 4 through 8 are eligible; they will join environmental ethics expert and hiking guide in study of nature
In a story written by Natasha Heinz for the Sedona Red Rock News on July 5 the Blog learned for the first time that the Sedona Parks and Recreation Department had teamed up with Yavapai College to return a College 4 Kids program that has been missing in Sedona for several years. According to Ms. Heinz, “the camp offers field-trip based programming with a focus on improving children’s relationship to the environment. From Monday to Friday, July 8 through 12, students grades four to eight will join environmental ethics expert and hiking guide Andrea Christelle, who will take them on excursions around the Verde Valley and teach about nature in the area.”
The course description says that “Students will learn to appreciate the wonder of the natural world through scientific study, value-based inquiry and learn to critically and creatively examine data and ideas.”
The group will meet at the Posse Grounds Park Recreation Room and go on these exploratory expeditions from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. This camp is limited to 10 students and those interested in participating can contact Yavapai College Community Education Director Zachary Jernigan at 634-6537.
Bus transportation is available from Clarkdale for this program.
You may read much more about the program by going to Ms. Heinz’ online article in the Sedona Redrock News by clicking here.
Source: Sedona Red Rock News online, July 5, 2019.