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CLASS SELECTIONS

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CONFIDENCE COURSE

Brains and brawn are required in this problem-solving course.

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PIONEER HERITAGE

Several hands-on activities will help students learn the pioneer way of life as they explore the Schroeder log home.

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NATIVE AMERICAN LIFE

Explore the Native American village and learn the way of life of the Three Fires. Students will make their own sumac necklace to keep.

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S.T.E.M.

Choose from several hands-on experiments for your students to build their STEM skills

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SURVIVAL

Students find themselves practicing survival skills as they experience a “life or death” survival situation.

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WETLANDS

Learn about the importance of wetlands by the collection and microscopic observation of live organisms.

Coal Mine

Coal Mine No. 8

Visit Hartley's coal mine ruins and museum while learning about the importance of coal in Michigan history.

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Hatchet Survival

This class correlates elements of the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen while teaching students the same type of skills they read about.

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Archeology

With this treasure hunt into the past, you'll never know what could be found. They will excavate on the site of the old Bancroft Boarding House while they learn the exciting History of Hartley's past.

Cut Wood

Lumberjacks

Learn the important role the lumber industry had in Michigan while competing in the Lumberjack Olympics.

Nature Photography

Nature Photography

Learn what it takes to make a great photo. Students will get to practice learned skills around our property.

Archery

Archery In Motion

Students learn the basics of archery and motion and then practice their skills with a certified instructor.

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