Large Group activities may include two field groups interacting, or the whole group participating in a simulation.

Survival in the Woods: An outdoor exercise that simulates the food chain of herbivores, omnivores and carnivores, and examines positive and negative human intervention.

Underground Railroad: A simulation, which allows students to experience the realities of this historical event by traveling as slaves on the Underground Railroad. They experience the risks at stake in their passage to freedom.

High Challenge Course: Allows students to push themselves to new heights, gaining confidence, and enjoying the view. (additional charge applied)

Scavenger Hunt : A Nature's Classroom activity that gets students thinking, working together, and searching for answers.

International Meal: Experiential simulation of worldwide economic realities. Issues of poverty and hunger are brought to life.

Night Hike: Students explore nature at night, learning the nocturnal habits of animals, observing constellations in the night sky, and understanding sensory adaptation.

Invention Convention: Students design environment-friendly inventions out of recycled trash and present their creations to their peers.

Night Live: Students participate in our positive, G-rated version of "Saturday Night Live". They can display their flair for drama by starring in skits.

Environmental Hearing: Students participate in a town meeting to debate economic and environmental issues relating to land usage, with an emphasis on compromise and cooperation.

Science Fair: Students participate in a evening full of science wonders.

Reflection Time : As each day draws to a close, the staff provides a meaningful skit or reading for the students to discuss. Students are then given a few minutes to quietly reflect on the lessons of these stories prior to being dismissed for the day.

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