GLOBAL CAMPUS SPRINGFIELD
SUMMER TERM
KEEP IT LOCAL!
Exploring the Diversity of our Community through Nature, The Arts and Agriculture
This summer we will take advantage of what our local communities have to offer by exploring natural areas, agriculture and the arts. Summer Term classes will take place on Tuesdays but there are other opportunities in addition to Tuesday events. On Tuesdays, we will continue to have a morning and afternoon session unless otherwise noted.* Morning session meets: 10:30-12:00; afternoon session meets 1:00-2:30. The Summer Term begins on Tuesday, June 8th In case of inclement weather, we will meet at Lincoln Street for some educational rainy day activities (see below).
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES:
Tuesdays: 9:15-10:15 Walking Club (except on June 15, June 22)
Thursdays: 2:15-3:00 Meet at the start of the Springfield Walking Path in the parking lot next to the Industrial Center.
Thursdays: 1:00-2:00 Joyous Singing Club-Myrtle’s Singing Club will continue to practice to get ready for a summer performance!
LSI Conference Room
WEEKLY:
Thursday June 3 Walking Club Kick Off
2:15-3:00 Springfield Walking/Bike Path
Tuesday June 8 Summer Term Kick Off
10:30-2:30 Herrick’s Cove, Rockingham
Picnic and questing for the adventurous!
Cost: Free-bring a lunch to eat by the cove
Monday June 14 A Day of Baking
9:30-3:30* Baking in Lincoln Street Kitchen for our fundraiser!
Tuesday June 15
10:30-3:00 Car Wash/Bake Sale Fundraiser for Nirikshea**
Springfield Fire Department
Tuesday June 22 Montshire Museum-Campus to Campus Connection
10:00- 3:00 Learn about science and nature hands on and socialize with other Global Campus participants from around Vermont! Come when you can, bring a picnic lunch and stay as long as you like!
Cost: Free
Tuesday June 29 Campus Break
Tuesday July 6 Wild Edibles and Outdoor Cooking
10:30-2:30 Wilgus State Park, Route 5, Ascutney
Learn about wild plants you can eat and learn how to cook on an open fire!
Cost: $2.00 per person State Park day use fee
Thursday July 8 Walking Tour of Windsor, VT
10:30-11:30 Join Ethel on this walking tour of Windsor and learn about this historical town! Meet at the Windsor Diner.
Tuesday July 13 Ice Cream Making Tour
10:30-2:30 Walpole Creamery
532 Main Street, Walpole
Learn first-hand how Walpole Creamery makes their delicious ice cream
and then sample some!
Directions: I-91 South to Exit 6. Route 5 South to Bellows Falls. Bear left onto Bridge Street, then right onto Route 12 crossing over the Connecticut River. Go approximately 2 miles south on Route 12. The creamery is on the left.
Cost: Bring money for ice cream
Tuesday July 20 Campus Break
Tuesday July 27 Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) with NEK Coordinator
10:30-2:30 Amy Miller
Learn about birds, wildlife and the environment!
Cost:
Adults:$10.50
Seniors (65 plus): $9.50
Group rates might be available ($7.50 per person) if 20 people attend
Tuesday August 3 Berry picking
10:30-2:30 Cherry Hill Farm, Springfield, VT
409 Highland Road, Springfield, VT, 05156
From LSI: turn right onto 106. Turn left onto 143 (Summer Street). Continue on Summer Hill Street which becomes Cherry Hill Street. Continue on Highland Road.
Tuesday August 10 Campus Break
Tuesday August 17 Canoe or Kayak with Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
10:30-2:30 Stoughton Pond (access from the boat ramp in Crown Point Campground)
Learn how to kayak or canoe with professional instruction! Sign up by July 31st. Must complete Vermont Adaptive Client Profile and Waiver (forms available at LSI).
Some kayaks or canoes will be available after the lesson for use.
Cost: $15.00 per person for half hour instruction.
Note: for participants who do not wish to try canoeing/kayaking, bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some fun and games at the Stoughton Pond Shelter
Friday August 20 Cornish Fair, Cornish, NH
More details to come!
Rainy day possibilities:
Hood Museum, Hanover, NH
Cornish Colony Museum, Windsor, VT
American Precision Museum, Windsor, VT
Creative t-shirts
**Nirikshea is a school in Bangalore, South India which provides education to homeless children.
