Best 6th Grade Camp in Southern California
Sixth grade can be a challenging time for many students. The transition from elementary school to middle school can be a bit jarring. Not only are students immersed in a whole new culture, but school also gets more challenging and larger.
As students navigate their changing world, they also have to navigate changing relationships. They go from being at the top to low man on the totem pole. 6th-grade students have a lot on their mind trying to survive school.
From wanting to impress their crush to keeping up hygiene with their changing body, it’s hard to keep this age group focused for long. A great way to refresh your students, and renew their confidence, is to bring them outside their normal classroom experience.
Science camp is a great way to unplug your students and renew their love for learning. If you are a teacher, or parent, you know that 6th-grade students love asking questions (that is when they are interested).
Read on to learn about the best 6th-grade science camp in Southern California.
KEEPING CAMP FUN AND INTERESTING
Creating an environment where students learn to love learning again begins with the instructors. A great teacher for 6th-grade students needs to be able to capture their students’ interest and keep it. Any middle school teacher knows that in order to capture their students’ interest, they have to make the material fun.
LEARNING BECOMES FUN AGAIN
Learning can be fun again! A teacher at camp needs to bring high energy and enthusiasm to the learning material. This enthusiasm will rub off on the students. Pali Institute has teachers who are well-educated and highly trained. They also have a passion for outdoor education.
6th-grade students have a lot of transitions in their life. It’s important for this age group to know they matter and are valued by their teachers. Teachers at Pali not only have a passion for outdoor education, but for the students themselves.
When teachers are able to keep learning interesting and hands-on, learning becomes fun again for students.
HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
At Pali Institute we make learning fun with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities. From rocket launches to dissecting a squid, we bring textbooks to life!
Not only is hands-on learning engaging for students, but there are also many benefits to this learning style. It has been proven that using hands-on learning leads to better retention of the material. Using this type of learning method also helps students improve their problem-solving skills!
BEST 6TH GRADE SCIENCE CAMP IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Pali Institutes students have incredible opportunities for learning in a natural California mountain environment. By learning in this type of environment, students have more opportunities for hands-on learning.
By offering a customizable learning plan, schools can meet their individual district requirements. Teachers can select from more than 30 class modules!
WHAT DOES LEARNING LOOK LIKE AT PALI INSTITUTE?
Students will have a full schedule at camp with classes in three fun categories (Leadership, Outdoor Education, and Science). Each class is broken out into 90-180 minute sessions. After a full day of learning, the students have evening activities. There are always opportunities for students to learn and have fun.
GAINING NEW LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Leadership training at Pali Institute is a great way for students to forge strong friendships, deal with peer pressure, and learn mutual respect. These are all great skills students need entering into middle school.
Students participate in goal setting, team building activities, and outdoor group cooperation activities. These skills are not only valuable for middle school but invaluable for when they reach the professional world.
HAVING FUN WITH OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Pali’s outdoor education is a great way for students to gain a better understanding of the world around them. From interacting with animals at the Nature Center to taking hikes through California’s beautiful landscape, students have a chance to unplug from technology.
Unplugging gives students opportunities to build stronger relationships with their peers! It also gives them a chance to make a better connection with nature.
SCIENCE IS THE NEW BLACK
Learning with hands-on field-based activities brings science to life for students. By showing students science can be fun, students begin engaging with different scientific disciplines. From building a Dynamo generator to crime scene investigation, students gain a new enthusiasm for science.
EVENING ACTIVITIES TOO!
After a full day of learning, students have a chance to participate in fun evening activities. Check out the list below of some of the evening activities available for students!
- Night Hike
- Astronomy
- Pali Jeopardy
- Movie Nights
- & MORE!
STUDENTS BUILD CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY
Pali’s hands-on learning gives students opportunities to create a community with their peers. New friendships are formed by working in teams outside of the classroom. Students are able to get a fresh perspective and get to know their peers in a way they may not at school.
A GREAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Pali Institute offers your students an opportunity to experience wilderness in a way they haven’t before. As they embark on this challenging and immersive learning journey, students will learn and grow.
They will not only learn about themselves, but their understanding of the environment will be strengthened. Students come away from camp at Pali Institute well rounded, and inspired to continue learning.
PALI INSTITUTE
Pali Institutes is located on a beautiful 250-acre property in the San Bernardino Mountains. Pali offers students a unique outdoor education experience with opportunities to connect with their peers. Students will learn about the world around them through hands-on field-based activities.
They will also gain a stronger understanding of who they are through their time at Pali. As students return to the classroom, you will find that they have a renewed enthusiasm for science, and learning. Students who visit Pali Institute don’t come home the same.
What’s the best 6th grade camp in Southern California? Pali Institute! To learn more about this wonderful opportunity for your students, be sure to contact us today!