Program Contact: Myles Maland, Program Director - 303-449-0603

Program Website: www.calwood.org

Program Overview:
Cal-Wood hosts residential environmental education programs for students of all ages. All programs feature an inquiry-based, experiential approach to subjects that are selected by the head teacher(s). We promote true interdisciplinary learning, weaving together science, mathematics, language arts, visual arts, geography, history, and physical education.

BVSD audience:
Cal-Wood programs are available to all BVSD students; however, we primarily work with elementary and middle school students. Each year approximately 70 schools with over 3,500 students visit Cal-Wood.

History:
Cal-Wood has worked with BVSD schools for over 27 years.

How do you advertise your program?:
Cal-Wood relies heavily on word-of-mouth advertising; however, we also do direct mailings once per year.

Is your program available upon request?:
Cal-Wood’s School Programs are available upon request.

How much does your program cost schools?  How is your program funded?:
1-day program: $20 per student; adults attend for free
2-day/1-night program: $73 per student; $36.50 per adult
3-day/2-night program: $125 per student; $62.50 per adult
4-day/3-night program: $183 per student; $91.50 per adult
5-day/4-night program: $235 per student; $117.50 per adult
Cal-Wood also provides assistance to schools with over 50 percent of the student body qualifying for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

Standards met by your program?:
CMCS Science 1.0, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0

Geography 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1

Mathematics 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0

History 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

Reading and Writing 2.0, 4.0

Visual Art 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0