In this summer camp self-paced style class, students will join me each week on a new outdoor adventure as we learn about different animal and insect architects found in nature.  We’ll cover everything (and we do mean everything) you need to know about making forest forts and woodland dens inspired by nature's original architects.  From how to plan your activity to fit your location and time, to what types of structures you can make, all the way through to some EPIC tips on how to take your den, fort or hideout to the next level.

Students will have the luxury of learning and creating the assignments whenever it is convenient for them.  The class offers a series of pre-recorded videos that enrolled learners will have access to, as well as any instructional handouts, individualized assessments of their work and the opportunity to share their work with fellow learners.  The camp director, Ms. Lisa Ely who is known as "Sport" in the camp world, will check in daily to answer any questions and provide helpful and encouraging feedback to all learners. 

Each easy to follow video will be dedicated to the week's focus. Videos will be uploaded every Monday morning and the time frame for submitting that week's lessons is flexible throughout the week.  

Why a self-paced class? 
* Self-paced classes are wonderful for families who have busy schedules or are sometimes unable to commit to a certain day or time. 
* Learners from all time zones may participate 
* If any questions arise, the instructor is just an email away. 

Schedule Interactions between teacher and students:

Although this is a self-paced class, students are not sent out on their own to just do a project. I am active on the classroom board and can help or answer questions anytime during the week, and usually within 24 hours.  All of this communication interaction is coordinated through the Outschool virtual classroom.    
Students will also interact with each other and myself by posting in the discussion boards and sharing pictures and videos of their dens, forts and hideouts projects.   Feedback (and if requested, grades) will be given for all submitted items.