Classroom
Memberships:
Classroom
memberships were
created to
encourage
repeated
classroom visits
to Cope
Environmental
Center.
Repeat visits
increase
information
retention and
allow for a
better
understanding of
our natural
world. The
Classroom
Membership has
many benefits to
ensure a great
year of
experiences for
your classroom!
Some of these
benefits
include:
-
Two field
trip visits
to CEC- one
fall and one
spring
(Maple Syrup
trips are an
additional
$1 per
student)
-
A copy of
our
quarterly
Evergreen
newsletter
will be sent
to you via
email
-
A $10
discount on
outreach
programs
(discount
only to
applies to
first
program if
you schedule
a series in
one day)
-
CLICK HERE
FOR A
CLASSROOM
MEMBERSHIP
FORM!
Outreach Programs:
Bring CEC
to your classroom! The CEC program staff is available
to visit your school to conduct quality education programs
on a variety of topics including: bats, owls, nocturnal
animals, reptiles and amphibians, recycling, bugs, ants,
snakes, "Let's Adapt!" and "Mammal Showcase."
This is a
sampling of available topics. Programs can be
developed to fit your needs.
Multiple Visits, Special Field Trips:
Special
field trips, such as multiple visit wetland or habitat
studies and all-day programs are also possible at Cope
Environmental Center. Program ideas that may be
facilitated at CEC include, but are not limited to: Native
Americans and Surviving the Wild, Eco-Challenges, and
Habitat Studies. Full-day field trips and multiple
visits require at least one month advance notice. Fees
are dependant upon the content and materials required for
the program. Please call for details.
Working on a special unit in your classroom?
Let CEC
develop the perfect field trip to meet your specific needs!
We will work with you to develop one or more field trips to
enhance your classroom curriculum. Typical fees for
special programs of 2-3 hours range between $4.00 to $ 7.00
per student.
Nature Appreciation Hikes:
Interested
in just getting your students outside to appreciate the
outdoor world? General nature hikes may last from 1-2
hours depending on your needs. The fee is $ 3.50 per
student. Hikes may also be focused on specific topics
such as wildflower identification, tree identification, or
bird behavior and identification.
Self-Guided Field Trips:
We
welcome teachers who are comfortable leading their class on
a hike with self-led activities. There is no charge
for this option. All self-led trips must be
scheduled 2 weeks in advance and will be worked into the
program schedule when possible. Teachers must schedule
their program time with the Program Director prior to the
field trip.
This option is limited to our program schedule.
Get on the Bus Fund:
This
fund was developed to help off set transportation fees for
schools that have a population of 50% or more participating
in the free or reduced lunch program. If your school fits in
this category, CEC has a limited amount of funding each year
to help off set a portion or all of your transportation
fees. This is a “first come, first served” fund. The fund is
only offered to classrooms in Wayne County at this time.
CLICK HERE for
an application.
Note:
Classrooms that receive Get on the Bus Funds are still
responsible for paying the program fee. CEC only grants 15
applications each semester and will pay up to $ 50 towards
your transportation/bus costs. Each bus counts as one GOTB
grant.
NEW to CEC Fund: This
fund was developed to help teachers get
acquainted
with CEC!
Never been to
the Center with
your classroom?
Now's the time
to try us out!
This fund will
pay for 50% of
your field trip
fees or 50% of
your Classroom
Membership.
Ask
Aubrey Blue
about this
option when you
call.
