OLGSI is seeking volunteers prior to and during the program.
OLGSI is also looking for middle, high-school and college aged students (or interested individuals of any age) interns for the program: 1-4 week intern options available.
Email olgsi.info@gmail.com to request application or for more information.
OLGSI
- About Us
- Portland, Oregon
- The OLGSI is a summer garden camp based in the Outdoor Learning Gardens of Atkinson Elementary in Portland, Oregon. This program is open to all students grades k-5 this current school year. Through Place Based Learning and hands-on exposure, students will have the opportunity to gain skills in the Natural Sciences, engage in gardening techniques and sustainable living, explore the collaborative expressions of The Arts and Science, and create civic action through community based projects. We encourage play, questions, exploration, and self expression.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
OLGSI 2012
Week One: June 25-29, 2012
Where we roam: Art and Food focused adventures in South Tabor Parks, and Gardens
Highlights include: walking field trip to neighborhood gardens/urban farms, Stories of PLACE exploration, Friday Hike up Mt. Tabor Day, all in addition to various art and garden projects throughout the week
No camp July 2-6, 2012
Week Two: July 9-13, 2012
Experiencing the Science of Nature: From Earth To Sky
Highlights include: naturalist journal construction and recording, examining the creatures of the soil, exploring rocks, minerals, stars and clouds, and creating multi-media art
Week Three: July 16-20, 2012
The Jr. Environmentalist: Exploring Plants and Animals
Highlights include: researching and learning about endangered species, creation of recycled art, special guests, and water play and conservation
Week Four: Natural Theatre Arts: July 23-27, 2012
A Playful Look at Humans and Our Environment
Highlights include: creating and performing an environmentally conscious play, students participate in costume creation, stage design and set up, and of course are the stars of the performance on Friday
Where we roam: Art and Food focused adventures in South Tabor Parks, and Gardens
Highlights include: walking field trip to neighborhood gardens/urban farms, Stories of PLACE exploration, Friday Hike up Mt. Tabor Day, all in addition to various art and garden projects throughout the week
No camp July 2-6, 2012
Week Two: July 9-13, 2012
Experiencing the Science of Nature: From Earth To Sky
Highlights include: naturalist journal construction and recording, examining the creatures of the soil, exploring rocks, minerals, stars and clouds, and creating multi-media art
Week Three: July 16-20, 2012
The Jr. Environmentalist: Exploring Plants and Animals
Highlights include: researching and learning about endangered species, creation of recycled art, special guests, and water play and conservation
Week Four: Natural Theatre Arts: July 23-27, 2012
A Playful Look at Humans and Our Environment
Highlights include: creating and performing an environmentally conscious play, students participate in costume creation, stage design and set up, and of course are the stars of the performance on Friday
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
2011
The 2011 program was another wonderful success. Students and community members learned and played with us, there were nearly 10 local schools represented and several siblings. We expanded upon our connection with Portland Public School's ACE (Academic Cultural Enrichment) program and had various parts of our week with their students. Our commitment to community action continued though a second year removing English Ivy at Mt. Tabor Park (thank you to Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Volunteers)and care-taking the various gardens of Atkinson Elementary.
Thanks to all our fabulous volunteers for making this program possible for another summer!
More pictures, stories, and updates to come...
Thanks to all our fabulous volunteers for making this program possible for another summer!
More pictures, stories, and updates to come...
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Supply list
Ongoing Supplies needed:
watercolor paper large
watercolor pencils
worm bin composting
Rubbermaids/large tubs with lids
red worms
seeds and plants
herb seeds
small pots
modeling bees wax clay
cigar boxes
small polished stones/gems
canning supplies
watercolor paper large
watercolor pencils
worm bin composting
Rubbermaids/large tubs with lids
red worms
seeds and plants
herb seeds
small pots
modeling bees wax clay
cigar boxes
small polished stones/gems
canning supplies
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
FILLING UP FAST.
Hello to all.
We wanted to give everyone a heads up about availability this summer
Younger students: k-2 Older students: 3-5 grade
June 27- July 1: 1 available slot for younger students, 5 available slots for older students
July 5-9: 4 available slots for younger students, 3 available slots for older students
July 11-15: 2 available slots for younger student, 3 available slots for older students
July 18-22: 3 available slots for older students
July 25-29: 5 available slots for older students
We do have wait-list options so please inquire if the week is full
For more information email olgsi.info@gmail.com
We wanted to give everyone a heads up about availability this summer
Younger students: k-2 Older students: 3-5 grade
June 27- July 1: 1 available slot for younger students, 5 available slots for older students
July 5-9: 4 available slots for younger students, 3 available slots for older students
July 11-15: 2 available slots for younger student, 3 available slots for older students
July 18-22: 3 available slots for older students
July 25-29: 5 available slots for older students
We do have wait-list options so please inquire if the week is full
For more information email olgsi.info@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Work-Trade
The concept of work-trade originated from a parent, and as we continue to encourage its evolution, we rely on feedback and ideas generated from and by parents/guardians and student advocates.
Work-trade is designed to give families the option of offering their skills or time in exchange for camp time. We recognize families come in all shapes and sizes and for some giving time is a great option in addition to or instead of paying camp fees.
Just like families, work-trade comes in a variety of forms, but the over-all bottom line is this: for every hour of time spent with or for camp the student gets an hour of camp time. There is no minimum nor maximum amount of hours families can trade for camp hours. And it does not need to be a parent or legal guardian who volunteers the time, it can be any friend or relative (or maybe in some cases the student themselves might help).
As camp draws nearer the options for work-trade increase... currently we need help in the following areas:
Camp volunteers: folks who are willing to donate time during any of our camp sessions: generally volunteers help by working with students on projects, helping any staff members prepare for projects, or be an extra presence during large activities or group outings.
So far the following days are identified as high need days (although ANY day of camp we have extra help it is a blessing):
Tuesday June 28 (specifically 1-3 pm)
Thursday June 30
Friday July 8 (all day)
Wednesday July 13
Thursday July 14
More dates TBA
Naturalist Bag constructors: we have 100 burlap sacks that need to be transformed into naturalist sacks for the students to use at camp, we have a very simple design for the bags and need volunteers to help put them together.
Nature and Art Journal creators: we have a need for 80 journals to be put together: like the bags we have a design ready to go we need folks who are willing to cut and hole-punch and tie journals for students.
Donation go-getters: for those of you who thrive in public relations we are needing to acquire some supplies for camp. We have an evolving list of supplies and a list of organizations who we know works with organizations of our variety and would love some help securing supplies.
Email olgsi.info@gmail.com for more information
Work-trade is designed to give families the option of offering their skills or time in exchange for camp time. We recognize families come in all shapes and sizes and for some giving time is a great option in addition to or instead of paying camp fees.
Just like families, work-trade comes in a variety of forms, but the over-all bottom line is this: for every hour of time spent with or for camp the student gets an hour of camp time. There is no minimum nor maximum amount of hours families can trade for camp hours. And it does not need to be a parent or legal guardian who volunteers the time, it can be any friend or relative (or maybe in some cases the student themselves might help).
As camp draws nearer the options for work-trade increase... currently we need help in the following areas:
Camp volunteers: folks who are willing to donate time during any of our camp sessions: generally volunteers help by working with students on projects, helping any staff members prepare for projects, or be an extra presence during large activities or group outings.
So far the following days are identified as high need days (although ANY day of camp we have extra help it is a blessing):
Tuesday June 28 (specifically 1-3 pm)
Thursday June 30
Friday July 8 (all day)
Wednesday July 13
Thursday July 14
More dates TBA
Naturalist Bag constructors: we have 100 burlap sacks that need to be transformed into naturalist sacks for the students to use at camp, we have a very simple design for the bags and need volunteers to help put them together.
Nature and Art Journal creators: we have a need for 80 journals to be put together: like the bags we have a design ready to go we need folks who are willing to cut and hole-punch and tie journals for students.
Donation go-getters: for those of you who thrive in public relations we are needing to acquire some supplies for camp. We have an evolving list of supplies and a list of organizations who we know works with organizations of our variety and would love some help securing supplies.
Email olgsi.info@gmail.com for more information
Friday, January 21, 2011
Summer 2011.
Outdoor Learning Gardens Summer Institute is now accepting applications for this summer.
Any elementary aged student may attend.
Work-Trade for program cost options available.
Scholarships Available.
Sliding Scale $125-165 per week.
OLGSI is seeking volunteers prior to and during the program.
OLGSI is also looking for high-school and college aged students (or interested individuals of any age) interns for the program: 1-5 week intern options available.
Email olgsi.info@gmail.com to request application or for more information.
Any elementary aged student may attend.
Work-Trade for program cost options available.
Scholarships Available.
Sliding Scale $125-165 per week.
OLGSI is seeking volunteers prior to and during the program.
OLGSI is also looking for high-school and college aged students (or interested individuals of any age) interns for the program: 1-5 week intern options available.
Email olgsi.info@gmail.com to request application or for more information.
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