Wednesday, April 1, 2009: 1:45 PM-3:00 PM
Tampa Convention Center: 13
AAPAR/Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education/Recreation
Speakers: | Mary Good, W. G. Rice Elementary School, Boiling Springs, PA; and Sandra J. Tippett, South Middleton School District, Boiling Springs, PA |
The "Outdoor Education Experience" is a highly successful senior level Physical Education elective offered at Boiling Springs High School, located in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. This session will include a summary of how the course began, funding issues, and the role of community involvement, as well as difficulties encountered and successes achieved during the evolution of this class. A mentoring program that has begun between the 12th grade Outdoor Education students and two second grade classes will be highlighted.