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Pocono residency
The Residency is a cornerstone of our K to 6th Grade program, offering students immersive overnight trips to a country house in the Pocono Mountains. This unique experience is designed to cultivate independence, community, and eco-entrepreneurial thinking. Students engage in collaborative, hands-on activities that build essential life skills in a natural setting.
Beyond practical skills, the residency builds character. Through shared meals, hikes, and campfire conversations, students develop a strong sense of belonging, respect, and inclusive teamwork. This experience directly reinforces the values of our classroom community.
The natural setting serves as a dynamic extension of the classroom, sparking curiosity and providing authentic contexts for science, ecology, and social studies. Students return with broadened perspectives, a deeper understanding of sustainability, and enhanced confidence and leadership skills. After three years of program improvements, it has become the heart of our curriculum, beloved by all students.
The natural setting serves as a dynamic extension of the classroom, sparking curiosity and providing authentic contexts for science, ecology, and social studies. Students return with broadened perspectives, a deeper understanding of sustainability, and enhanced confidence and leadership skills. After three years of program improvements, it has become the heart of our curriculum, beloved by all students.
- Farm Management & Sustainability: Daily responsibilities include tending to animals (chickens, fish), harvesting produce, and exploring sustainable practices.
- Eco-Entrepreneurship: Students brainstorm innovative solutions for ethical production, connecting their actions to broader environmental systems.
- Teamwork & Project Management: Before and during the trip, students collaborate on budgeting, meal planning, scheduling, and delegating tasks, fostering practical problem-solving.
Entrepreneurship and Ecology Curriculum
A child-led experience
At Hopscotch, we embrace child-led, experiential learning. Through hands-on activities, enlightening field trips, and collaborative projects, our students gain a comprehensive understanding of the world around them. Join us on this transformative journey where education meets exploration, inspiring young minds to become confident, compassionate, and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow.
