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PROJECT REPORTReport on an Education Grant
Environmental Immersion Camps
Fall 2000
Lake Melville & North West River, Labrador
Sponsored by:
International Grenfell Association
Waste Management Trust Fund
(Multi-Materials Stewardship Board)
PROJECT REPORT TO THE INTERNATIONAL GRENFELL ASSOCIATION
Final Report
March 9, 2001
PROJECT TITLE:
Environmental Immersion Camps
NAME/ADDRESS OF GRANTEE:
Ms. Elizabeth A. Fiquet
Lake Melville School
Box 40 Northwest River, Labrador
A0P 1M0
PROJECT AIMS AND/OR OBJECTIVES
a) To facilitate learning outcomes in Biology 3201.
b) To stimulate interest in the natural environment, particularly the flora and fauna.
c) To generate enthusiasm for the study of Biology and an awareness of related career fields.
d) To relate local environmental knowledge to the larger global situation.
e) To convince students to assess their lifestyles and degree of consumerism
and relate this information to waste management strategies.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH OBJECTIVE
a) Learning outcomes:
Targeted outcomes were not all specific to Biology 3201 because of realignment in the teaching assignment
of the camp organizer. The scope of the camps was broadened to encompass specific curriculum outcomes in
Environmental Science 3205 and Grade 9 Science in addition to Biology.
b) Interest:
There was enthusiastic interest in the natural environment. See photos and excerpts from students' journals, attached.
c) Interest in natural sciences careers:
With at least one student this was expressed. See student's comments in the newspaper articles, attached.
d) Local issues related to global situation:
This was achieved through discussions, debates and simulation games.
e) Lifestyle change / Waste management:
Significant waste management was achieved in both camps but this objective was particularly well met in the second
camp. Each item discarded was sorted as compost, recyclable, reusable, or destined for the landfill. Table scraps
were collected for one of the chaperone's dog! Very little garbage was generated. There was discussion about the need for an expanded recycling facility
in the local area to increase the variety of materials accepted for recycling and reduce the volume of 'garbage' going top the landfill.
Un-processed natural foods were served as much as possible. A large bowl of assorted fruits was available at
all times for snacks. Juice and water were always available in bulk so that students could fill their
individual water bottles. Students were asked not to bring litter-generating non-nutritious junk food
to camp.
WAS PROJECT COMPLETED IN THE PROPOSED TIME FRAME?
The project was to have taken place in September but in fact camps were held on October 10, 11, 25, 26.
There was a severe underestimation in the time required to co-ordinate camp details while attempting to do
justice to regular teaching duties. Also, some of the desired September dates were unavailable because of
prior bookings of the Christian Youth Camp.
WAS/WERE THERE ANY SHORTFALL/S TO MEETING PROJECT OBJECTIVES? EXPLAIN.
The project budget for three camps was $5623.98. Our actual operating budget was $3000 which covered the
costs of two camps.
Participation numbers were lower than projected in the funding application as the newly renovated bunkhouses at the
Christian Youth Camp accommodated a total of 32 campers per camp - not 40 as stated.
PLEASE PROVIDE THE BUDGET FROM PROJECTS ORIGINAL APPLICATION, AS WELL AS ACTUAL EXPENDITURE(S) FOR EACH ITEM.
ORIGINAL BUDGET
| Buses/Other transportation | $ 373.75 |
| Accommodations: | $ 1800¹ |
| Food (cooking/ cleaning): | $ 2880 |
| Custodian/ security (and cook!): | $ 300 |
| Purchase/ preparation of materials: | $ 270 |
| TOTAL: | $ 5623.98 |
ACTUAL EXPENDITURE(S)
| Buses/Other transportation | $ 389.28 |
| Accommodations: | $ 290 |
| Food (cooking/ cleaning): | $ 983.94² |
| Custodian/ security (and cook!): | $ 300 |
| Purchase/ preparation of materials: | $ 1042.87³ |
| TOTAL: | $ 3006.61 |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED INCLUDES A BILL OF SALE FOR ITEMS PURCHASED IN EXCESS OF $ 999.00.
Receipts and invoices are on file for each expenditure.
¹ Estimate was based on price quoted in October 1999 which includes a "per camper" fee.
This extra fee was eliminated in 2000.
² Involvement of a Home Economics teacher helped to economize nutritious meals by buying in bulk
and asking for discounts. Original estimate was based on a per meal average cost.
³ Saving from previous two categories allowed purchase of more expensive materials such as water
test kits, soil samplers, a stellarscope, recycling bins, clipboards, journals, and outdoor education manuals.
This complemented the supply of materials borrowed from local sources. These non-consumable items now form
the core of materials to be used for the next camps.
IF PROJECT BUDGET WAS INCLUSIVE OF A SALARY OF $ 10000 OR MORE, PLEASE PROVIDE:
Honorariums were paid to two individuals who provided cooking, cleaning and security services in addition to
assisting with activities. Camps could not have functioned without them.
A) NAME(S) OF EMPLOYEE(S)
Katherine Cooper $150 for 32 hours
Joyce Michelin $150 for 20 hours
B) ACTUAL DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE:
Katherine Cooper October 10, 11
Joyce Michelin October 25, 26
WHAT WAS THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT RECEIVED FROM I.G.A?
$ 2000.00
WHAT WAS THE TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT?
$ 3006.61
THE REMAINDER, IF ANY, IS DUE TO I.G.A.
IF ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDS WERE MADE:
| LIST APPLICATIONS |
AMOUNT(S) RECEIVED |
Waste Management Trust Fund
(Multi-materials Stewardship Board) |
$ 1000* |
* A grant of $2000 was approved, but we required only the first installment of $1000 to complete the second camp.
The later than expected start and the difficulty of booking suitable dates amidst prior camp bookings and
scheduling school events combined with the onset of winter weather precluded a third camp.
WHAT HAS/HAVE BEEN THE IMPACT(S) OF YOUR PROJECT
a) The Christian Youth Camp/ Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club/ Gosling Park combined infrastructure has now been
established as an ideal "Environmental Education Center". The Christian Youth Camp has comfortable accommodations
for 32 campers and access to Gosling Lake. Directly across the road, Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club has developed
trails and a stream making it an excellent site for field trips and other investigations.
b) Students' journal entries indicated camp influence in a positive was especially in personal waste reduction awareness and new respect for the natural environment.
c) Students EXPECT future camps!
Project Continuation:
Pending the approval and support of the Labrador School Board and the direct involvement of the Science Program
Specialist, future camps are likely. A small supply of non-consumable materials is now on hand and economical
menus have already been planned which would significantly reduce budget requirements for future camps. There
is optimism that alternate funding can be identified to allow other Fall Environmental Immersion Camps.
IF APPLICABLE, PLEASE ATTACH CATALOGUES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. ARISING FROM THIS GRANT. HIGHLIGHT I.G.A. AS A
FUNDING SOURCE.
SIGNATURE: Elizabeth A Fiquet
TITLE IN RELATION TO GRANT:
Science Teacher, Lake Melville School
DATE: March 6, 2001
NOTES:
An audit may be required, subject to Grant Expenditure Responsibility Agreement.
Raw data of research projects, if applicable, should be kept for a 10 year period.
Site visits may be undertaken to evaluate project.
APPENDIX
Schedule of Events
Journal Excerpts
"What I liked best was tree hugging!"
"Camps should definitely be a part of the curriculum."
"Dear Journal:
Overall today was very fun! At first we played a very fun game about owls and your parents had to collect
all the food and my whole family died of starvations!" K.T.
"The scenery was absolutely breathtaking. We climbed up onto this big hill and looked down. I could
see Goose Bay and everything!"
"It's really fun here. I thought I'd be cold but I was really warm and I thought I'd be hungry but I
was always stuffed and the food was good.
We learned lots of cool stuff about the deer population. That was a fund game. We played another game
about owls and I also learned a lot about that, how owls can die over things never thought about. Plus I'm
going to start recycling and composting." A.
"I liked learning new things. Like when we learned about the names of the plants...One of the best parts
was the food...and I liked the debate on hemp fibre v.s. wood fibre. That was cool..." R.D.
"Painting the mural was the best part."
"Yes, I'd recommend this camp to a friend!"
Publications
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PROJECT REPORTS
Community Grant Reports:
- Cook's Harbour Recreation Committee
- Partners in Personal Growth
Education Grant Reports:
- Environmental Immersion Camps
- Building School Literacy Collections
Health Grant Reports:
- Dental Equipment
- Rainbow Summer Camp
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