Hopkins Summer Field Biology

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• Welcome to 2018 Summer Field Biology at Wolf Ridge E.L.C. - Our 33rd Year!
  "Caught in the Web of Minnesota's Spiders"
  
        July 10 Hopkins High School Cafeteria 9:00 - 5:00 (5:00 - 7:00 Family Night)
  July 16-20 Wolf Ridge ELC
  
      
  
  

  • 2018 Welcome Message Page
  • Summer Field Biology on Facebook! URL
  • Follow us on Twitter @HSFBiology
    
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• Summer Field Biology Shirts

  
  
  
  We have great shirts ready to tie-dye on July 10. This year, Mr. Stillman was inspired by our topic and designed our shirt with input from his sons Ari and Noah.  Please read through the washing instructions and make sure your child brings their shirt to Wolf Ridge. 

  • Tie-Dye Shirt Cleaning Instructions Page
  
• 2018 Wolf Ridge Schedule

  Travel Information:  We will depart from Hopkins High School promptly at 6:30 a.m. on July 16.  Please arrive at 6:00 to check-in and board the bus.  We plan to arrive back to Hopkins High School shortly after 6:30 p.m. on July 20. 
  
  Wolf Ridge Schedule:  Due to our group size, we will have 5-6 day and evening class options for each time period.  Students will choose their classes when we are together on July 10.  If your child will be absent on July 10, please have them assign a friend to choose their classes.  We can also pull together a schedule for your child if needed. 
  

  • Wolf Ridge Classes & Activities Page
  
• Main events for 2018 - Celebrating our Theme "Caught in the Web of Minnesota's Spiders"

  We are excited to spend a great day together at Hopkins High School.  During our time together, we will learn about Minnesota's spiders, explore the Hopkins High School surroundings to catch glimpses of spider activity, create tie-dye shirts, create our Wolf Ridge schedules, and learn about our trip up north. 
  

  • Schedule for Tuesday, July 10 at Hopkins HIgh School Page
  • Parent Night and Pot Luck: July 10, 5:00 PM (Please read) Page
  • Introducing our Amazing Guest Speakers Page
  
• Our 2018 Staff

   
  

  • Staff Overview Page
  
• 2018 Student Roster

  We have an amazing group of 86 students spanning all grade levels.  For newcomers leaving home for the first time, this time away can be a bit unnerving. Our staff and returning students always do a great job making students feel safe and secure. We know this will be a great experience for everyone.

  Please take a look at our roster.  If your child's age or grade for the 2018 -2019 school year is not accurate, please e-mail any corrections to Scott. 

  scott.stillman@hopkinsschools.org

  Thank you!
  

  • 2018 Summer Field Biology Roster File
  
• Required Information

  
  

  • Child Medical and Transportation Form URL
  • Personal Behavior Contract URL
  • Wolf Ridge Liability Form - Required for ALL participants (chaperones/staff included) File
  • Please read: Bed Bug Protection Plan Document File
  • Wolf RidgeEvening Snacks - Please don't forget them! Page
  
• What to pack and know for our trip to Wolf Ridge

   

  • Wolf Ridge ELC Information URL
  • Packing List for Wolf Ridge URL
  • Electronics and Our No Technology Policy Page
  
• Campfire Songs/Skits & Our 4th Annual Amazing Race

  We are going to spend some time planning out songs and skits for our Thursday night camp fire.  If you have time this summer to practice an instrument or plan a skit, we would love to watch what you create. 

  We will also be holding our 4th annual Amazing Race.  On Wednesday night, we will challenge each cooperative group with activities throughout the Wolf Ridge property.  This will include tasks such as answering Wolf Ridge or SFB trivia, tying knots, and creating a flint and steel fire.  We are asking each team to develop a themed costume which still allows for full range of movement including running.  Prizes will be awarded for the best team costume, best individual costume, and best themed costume. 

  Our Amazing Race is a fun and safe activity which challenges each child to work as a team towards a common goal.