How Do the Physical World and Human Interaction Within a Place Impact People and Identity

Part One (June 26 -July 7): will focus on monuments and place, considering the natural and built landscape through visits to local sites, varied readings, reflective writing, and culminating in a brief paper outlining an ideal project a student might pursue with a purpose, a budget, and sketches that consider the history of the region, the needs of the population, and the realities of the region in terms of landscape, economics, and weather. They will present their project with a Google slide show at the end of the first two weeks.

Part Two (July 10- July 21):  The focus will shift to people and identity by focusing on local history and people who contributed to the story of this area. Students will select a historic figure to research and do a deep dive into this person through narrative, analytical, and fiction writing. They will explore this person and create art related to the project as well as other creative forms of expression to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of this person they have researched.

Entering Grades 5-6
Facilitator: Margaret Monteith, GUS Faculty member

Adventure Stay Program: 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Students have the option to continue their day in the Adventure Stay Program, where each afternoon they will travel to areas around the North Shore and beyond, exploring, hiking, touring, and enjoying exciting experiences. Visit Plum Island to see the lighthouse or visit Peabody Essex Museum. Work up a sweat hiking a nearby trail, Cool off with a trip to the beach, or challenge your new friend to a round of mini golf. Activities will vary day to day and week to week.

Please note, the Adventure Stay Program is the only option that allows students to remain on campus after 12:00 p.m.

Should you not wish to enroll in Adventure Stay, Dismissal will take place 12:00 - 12:15 p.m.