BICO MOS

9:00am - 9:15am       Opening circle at Learning Inc. (LI)
9:15am - 10:45am     Group scenarios about winter weather survival and various winter lessons
10:45am - 12noon     Lunch (includes set-up and clean-up)
12noon - 1:30pm       Drive to Liberty Mountain Resort in Carroll Valley, PA (approximate time)
1:30pm - 2:00pm       Secure tubes
2:00pm - 4:00pm       Snow tubing
4:00pm - 4:15pm       Return tubes
4:15pm - 4:45pm       Warm ourselves by the fireplace
4:45pm - 5:00pm       Closing circle
5:00pm - 6:30pm       Drive back to Learning Inc.
6:30pm                      Approximate time for parents to pick up kids at LI

DATE: March 5, 2005 TEAM: Learning, Inc.	ACTIVITIES: Snow Crystal Structure and Winter Weather Survival Lessons / Snowtubing
	DESTINATION: Ski Liberty (Carroll Valley, PA) - Ski Liberty has facilities for alpine skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing. There are lodges for relaxation and refreshment.	DIRECTIONS: From Baltimore, MD - approx. 60 minutes From I-695 take I-795 north to Route 140. Follow Route 140 to PA line, it becomes Route 16. Turn right on Route 116. Liberty Mountain Resort is 3 miles on the right.
	GETTING IN: Currently, the entry fee is $16 per person for 2 hour. There is a discount available for a group of 20 or more, but check into this before the outing. Also, Ski Liberty requires a signed release for all tubing participants. Participants under 18 require parental signature.	NEAREST HEALTH FACILITY: Ski Liberty Ski Patrol
	OUTING ITINERARY: 9:00am - 9:15am Opening circle at Learning Inc. (LI) 9:15am - 10:45am Group scenarios about winter weather survival and various winter lessons 10:45am - 12noon Lunch (includes set-up and clean-up) 12noon - 1:30pm Drive to Liberty Mountain Resort in Carroll Valley, PA (approximate time) 1:30pm - 2:00pm Secure tubes 2:00pm - 4:00pm Snow tubing 4:00pm - 4:15pm Return tubes 4:15pm - 4:45pm Warm ourselves by the fireplace 4:45pm - 5:00pm Closing circle 5:00pm - 6:30pm Drive back to Learning Inc. 6:30pm Approximate time for parents to pick up kids at LI Necessities: 1) Warm Clothes - Layered Clothing (wool or fleece preferred for warmth), Warm Socks, Warm Coat, Gloves, Hat 2) Comfortable and Warm Boots 3) Change of Warm Clothes (including socks, mittens, and hats ...)
	OUTING HIGHLIGHTS: The kids were challenged by the lecture and activities related to snow crystal structure and winter survival. The snow crystal structure lecture included an introduction into the subject of crystals, using table salt as an example. It finished by having the kids split up into groups to solve the paper snow crystal puzzle. The winter survival lesson included a lecture on hypothermia and frostbite, and four winter survival scenarios that two groups of kids were supposed to brainstorm about. The group ate at LI before driving to Pennsylvania for snowtubing, but they also brought lunch leftovers in case anyone got hungry after snowtubing. Snowtubing early in March was great, because the crowds were smaller and the weather was warmer. Most kids and adults stayed out the entire two hours. Also, the snowtubing was a big draw for the kids.
	SUGGESTION BOX: Bring sea salt to the crystal structure lecture, because sea salt crystals are relatively big. We used table salt, which is too small for the kids to see. Also, bring lincoln logs or something similar as a model for crystals. In addition, talking about cloud condensation nuclei is of interest to some kids. When discussing the winter survival scenarios, a difficulty arose because not all groups were familiar with the four survival scenarios. We attempted to have the kids read the scenarios out loud, but this did not work because the kids are usually afraid to read out loud. Maybe we could split the kids up into smaller groups, and having the groups work independently. We could have a crystal formation classroom and a winter survival classroom.

DATE: March 12, 2005 TEAM: College Gardens Community Center	ACTIVITIES: Hiking and Exploration of Nature Center
	DESTINATION: Oregon Ridge Park (Cockeysville, MD) Oregon Ridge Park has 1,043 acres designed for hiking, swimming, or environmental education.	DIRECTIONS: From Baltimore, MD - approx. 20 minutes Directions to the Beach and Nature Center: Take I-695 toward Towson. Take I-83 North (Exit 24). Continue North to Exit 20-B (Shawan Rd. West). At first light make a left. (Beaver Dam Rd.). Make an immediate right (between the red shed and the Oregon Grill). Go across bridge. Fork right (following ONE WAY signs). You will see the Beach Building on left...parking is on grass. Continue to the paved parking for Nature Center. Nature Center is located at top of path.
	GETTING IN: Hiking and tour of the nature center is free, but swimming has an entry fee. The current fee is $7 for people over 11, and $3 for those under 11. For a group of people up to 25, there is currently a flat rate of $90 to swim. Please check the web site for more details.	NEAREST HEALTH FACILITY: St. Joseph Medical Center 7601 York Rd. TOWSON, MD 21204 (410) 337-1000
	OUTING HIGHLIGHTS: A volunteer accompanied the group who had naturalist skills. She taught the group a great deal about types of plants, trees and other aspects of nature.

DATE: March 26, 2005 TEAM: Digital Harbor High School	ACTIVITIES: Hiking and Exploration of Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
	DESTINATION: Harpers Ferry National Historic Park (Harpers Ferry, WV) Harpers Ferry contains several miles of beautiful hiking trails and offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the history of the American Civil War and slavery.	DIRECTIONS: From Baltimore, MD - Harpers Ferry is located along U.S. Route 340 approximately 65 miles west of Baltimore.
	GETTING IN: The entry fee is $6 per person without a group reservation. For groups planning to visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park must make reservations a minimum of two weeks before the scheduled arrival date. Educational groups are required to make reservations a minimum of three weeks in advance. For group reservations call the Entrance Station at (304) 535-6299 OR fax your request to (304) 535-2905. Please check web site for further details.	NEAREST HEALTH FACILITY: No hospital within 25 miles. Refer medical emergencies to park ranger staff.