Sample Itinerary - Middle School

Day 1 - Ecology Day

Introduction to Leadership, Eco-Footprints, Water
Explore eco-zones of Mt. Lemmon on drive to campsite
Participate in data collection for Department of Game and Fish at Rose Canyon Lake
Tent camping on the mountain

Day 2 - Dendrochronology, Fire Science and Astronomy Day

Tree ring coring activity
Hike to fire tower
Night Sky program with telescopes at UA Sky Center
Spend night in dorms

Day 3 - Hydrology and Imagery Day

Stream flow data hike
Repeat photography activity

Day 4 - Technology and Alternative Energy Day

Bike around Tucson to explore green technologies
Meet parents at Farmer's Market

Day 5 - Climatology and Zoology Day

Learn about Climate Change
Investigate native animals up-close to understand desert adaptations

Spend Saturday and Sunday at home with family

Day 6 - Botany Day

Hands-on science at Biosphere2
Spend night at Biosphere2

Day 7 - Soil Science Day

Part two of hands-on science at Biosphere2

Day 8 - Human Impacts Day

Visit the recycling center
Eco-Quest at the mall

Day 9 - Make a Difference Day

Waste Free lunch challenge
Eco-Quest part 2 at thrift stores
Travel to ASDM for Saguaro Harvest Campout

Day 10 - Celebration Day

Wrap up
Create final presentation
Learning Celebration