|
JOLT
SESSIONS 2008 |
|
Waders
in the
Wetlands |
Students
put
on
chest
or
knee
waders
to
seine
for
aquatic
life
and
then
bring
them
back
to the
classroom
for
further
analysis. |
|
Testing
the
Quality
of
Lake
Texoma |
Along the Texoma shoreline students have the opportunity to test for salinity, alkalinity, pH, oxygen, and turbidity. |
|
Describing
DIRT! |
Students
use
GLOBE
Protocols
to
investigate
soil
horizons
and
characterize
each
layer. |
|
The
Ins
and
Outs
of
Trees |
Students
learn
how to
take
qualitative
and
quantities
data
both
on
tree
cookies
and in
the
cross
timbers
forest. |
|
Who
Lived
Here
Before?
(Fossil
Hunt) |
Students
take a
mile
long
hike
to our
natural
fossil
beds
to
study
prehistoric
life
from
the
Cretaceous
Era. |
|
Who
Lives
Here
Now?
(Animal
Tracking) |
Using
field
guides
students
hunt
for
animal
tracks
through
out
the
camp
and
use
their
observation
skills
to
record
data
in
their
journals.
Students
have
the
option
to
cast a
mold
of
their
findings
to
bring
home. |
|
The
Scoop
on Owl
Poop |
Owls
are an
important
part
of the
Cross
Timbers
food
web. Students
learn
how to
look
for
owls
in the
wild
and
dissect
high
quality
pellets
in the
classroom. |
|
Birding
on the
Lake |
Students
take a
pair
of
birding
binoculars
out
into
the
field
and
practice
their
bird
watching
techniques;
first
on our
detailed
bird
silhouette
hike
and
then
at our
outdoor
bird
watching
site. |
|
Weather
Watch |
Students
use
GLOBE
Protocols
and
various
tools
to
make a
variety
of
weather
measurements;
min/max
temperature,
humidity,
rainfall,
cloud
cover,
contrail
cover…and
much
more. |
|
Survival
Skills |
Students
learn
the
basic
skills
of
outdoor
survival
including
building
shelters,
starting
campfires,
and
creating
first
aid
kits. |
|
Students will collect, identify, and release local specimens and report to TPWD. |
|
GPS
Scavenger
Hunt |
Students
use
GPS
Units
to
"hunt"
for
clues
around
Camp
JOLT. |
|
Orienteering |
Students
learn
the
basics
of map
reading
using
a
compass
while
completing
various
courses,
beginner
to
advanced
available. |
|
Ropes
Course |
Team
building
activities
designed
to
incorporate
physical
and
mental
challenges. |
|
Boating |
Students have access to our nonmotorized boats including: pedal boats, kayaks, and canoes. |
|
Archery |
Students
learn
how to
use a
bow
and
arrow
and
practice
this
important
hunting
skill. |
|
Rappelling |
Students
gain a
sense
of
self
confidence
by
rappelling
down
our 60
foot
sandstone
wall
with
trained
instructors. |
|
Night Hike / Campfire |
Students use their night vision on an exciting hike through the woods. And end with a campfire and s'mores |
|
Service
Projects |
Students
can
help
us
keep
JOLT
beautiful
and
complete
one or
more
service
projects
(See
Program
Director
for
current
list
of
projects) |
|
Star Party |
North Texas Astronomy Club teaches students to identify various objects in the night sky. (Oct - April) |
|
***For
an
additional
fee
you
can
request:
Zip Line,
Swimming,
Blackland
Prairie
Raptor
Program |
Please
download
journal
pages you
will need
for your
JOLT
adventure.
