| Project Name | Arctic Village Camp Goonzhii |
| Project Number | 317 |
| Location | Arctic Village |
| Dates | August 22-26, 2016 (subject to change) |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Number of Volunteers Needed | 1 FILLED |
| Description | "The Camp Goonzhii curriculum includes the western science and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) module combined with indoor and outdoor learning experiences through demonstrations and hands on environmental education activities. The camp is a very important community outreach tool because it gives the students many indoor and outdoor activities that are taught by the refuge staff and elders who share their wise and intelligent wisdom about the land and animals, but ultimately, the students are the ones who enhance and embrace the camp by participating and carry on the legacy of new discovery and exposure to new technologies taught by the unique instructors and elders who have so much to give and share. The end result is the students, young and old, are all looking forward to the camp every year and especially the new generation of students who are more excited and ready to learn about new age of traditional and scientific knowledge.
The dates of Camp Goonzhii are August 22-26, 2016 but are subject to change. |
| Skills Needed | Ability to teach environmental education class to youth of Arctic Village.
The volunteer will be responsible for leading one science-based lesson dependent on expertise and will coordinate closely with Camp Coordinator Joanne Bryant.
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| Education Topics | See above description |
| Audience Age | all school aged children |
| Materials Needed | Provided by refuge |
| Other Outreach Opportunities | Volunteer may have opportunities to talk about Alaska Refuges and the Friends group who supports the refuges in fulfilling their mission. |
| Contact | Joanne Bryant USFWS joanne_bryant@fws.gov |