The Writing Journeys portion of Wilderness Education began as a thought several years ago when I started teaching Language Arts in the classroom during the school year. It quickly became evident to me that most students are weak in their writing skills--not only in expository writing, but also creative writing. Whether we like it or not, writing skills are a major part in the success or failure in college and the working environment. This being the case, we have developed a curriculum
that teaches students to do everything from develop paragraphs to write research papers.
Why are we teaching the class in the Alaska Wilderness??
We are trying to get students away from the classroom in order for them to sit back, relax, and get the "imaginative juices" flowing. We want to get kids to focus 24/7 on clearing their heads of all the "clutter" that goes on from day to day and let the
wilderness "inspire" them in their writing.
Thoreau seemed to write better for it--so
why not your kids?
Students attending the Language Arts
"Writing Journeys Class" will receive 1/2
credit (one semester) in Language Arts
upon completing the 7-day class.
Cost for the class is: $390
The cost includes all food, equipment,
transportation to the cabin, all
books and materials.
**This class is available to 9-12th grade students only
IMPORTANT!!
We allow a maximum enrollment of 10 students. The class has always and will again fill up fast, so register early (see registration form for details)
Finally, check with your school about the transfer of credit for this class prior to registration.
In the past, this course has transferred to Kenai Central High School, Soldotna High School, Skyview High School,
Cook Inlet Academy, and Connections.
That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do; not that the nature of the thing itself is changed, but that our power to do is increased. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
Course Dates
June 23-28
**Attention: This course will only be offered if
we have 10 students signed up before May 1. If we do not have enough students, we will offer a second Cold Water Safety and Survival Class
