ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT CLARENCE SCHOCK MEMORIAL PARK AT GOVERNOR DICK School Programs

 

 To schedule a program at the Gov. Dick Environmental Center…

Reservations: Upon request we will send you a Program Reservation form.We will then confirm by telephone or e-mail at which time a deposit of $25 must be sent to hold your reservation.

Fees: $2.00 per child. Teachers and chaperones are welcome at no charge.

Weather: Note that if it rains, we can handle a maximum of 50 studetns inside. We will do two forty-five-minute programs. Programs are available year 'round.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel, the $25 deposit is not refundable but can be applied to a future program.

Contact the Environmental Center at (717) 964-3808 for information. Office hours are Thursday to Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 1-4 (March to October). You may leave a message or send an e-mail to governordick@hotmail.com.

Why Choose Gov. Dick Park?

The programs we provide are focused on the environment. Through hands-on activities, observation, interactive games and discussion we teach both knowledge of and care for the world around us. Call the office for more details about your program of interest.

We can modify any program to more closely align with your curriculum, creating a custom program for your particular group. Just allow park staff sufficient time for planning.

Most of our programs are offered year ‘round. Take advantage of Gov. Dick Park’s natural beauty at all seasons of the year.

 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Plants	P	I	JH	SH
Trees and Forests	X	X	X
Pollination	X	X
Classification and Identification		X	X	X
Seed Types, Function, Dispersal	X	X
Invasives versus Natives		X	X
Forest Succession	X	X	X

PDE Acad. Std: 3.1(ACE) 3.2(ABC )3.3(ABCD)
4.2(ABC) 4.3(ABC) 4.5(AB) 4.6(ABC) 4.7(AB) 4.8(CD)

Wildlife	P	I	JH	SH
Animal Characteristics And Classification	X	X	X
Animal Homes (Habitat)	X	X
Animal Adaptations	X	X
Predator/Prey Relationships	X	X
Wildlife In Winter	X	X	X
Food Chains and Food Webs	X	X
Pond Study (for small groups)		X	X	X
All About Birds	X	X
Insects	X	X	X

PDE Acad. Std:3.1(ACE) 3.2(ABC) 3.3(ABCD) 3.5(D)
4.2(ACD) 4.3(ABC) 4.5(ABC) 4.6(ABC) 4.7(ABC) 4.8(C)

Physical Science	P	I	JH	SH
Seasons	X
Colors, Shapes, and Patterns in Nature	X
Watershed		X	X	X

PDE Acad. Std: 3.1(C) 3.5(CD) 4.1(ABCDE) 4.2(A) 4.3(ABC) 4.5(ABC)
4.6(ABC) 4.7(BC) 4.8(AC) 4.9(A)

General Studies	P	I	JH	SH
Map and Compass	X	X	X	X
Simulated Appalachian Trail Hike		X	X	X
Environmental Issues	X	X	X	X
Interpretive Hike	X	X	X	X

PDE Acad. Std:4.3(ABC) 4.8(ABCD) 7.1(A) 10.2(E) 10.3(BD) 10.4(ABCDEF)

P – Primary Grades
I – Intermediate
JH – Junior High
SH – Senior High

Each program is 30-45 minutes in length, depending on the size
of your group and your time limitations.