{"id":94,"date":"2026-04-10T19:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2026-04-10T19:02:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:02:52","slug":"school-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/school-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"School Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"85301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85301\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"85300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85300\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"85299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85299\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Teachers Choose CWES for School Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES), we are dedicated to providing an educational, adventurous, and unforgettable experience for your students. Our programs are designed to meet state standards while challenging students to grow both socially and emotionally. When you bring your students to CWES, they will gain invaluable lessons, build lasting memories, and have opportunities for personal growth. Here are just a few of the many benefits students experience through outdoor learning at CWES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased engagement with learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved student behavior and focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced recovery from stress and fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boosted physical health and well-being<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of essential social skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthened self-esteem and confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-depth understanding of scientific concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1775496666486697\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Explore School Program Opportunities at CWES<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">We invite teachers to explore the diverse school program opportunities and resources listed below. Our hands-on, nature-based programs are designed to enhance classroom learning and provide students with memorable outdoor experiences. Discover how our unique educational offerings can support your teaching goals and inspire your students to connect with the environment in meaningful ways.<br>No matter the grade or the focus, CWES can accommodate your needs to create a fun and educational trip. &nbsp;You can create your own program by picking from our lesson menu&nbsp;or choose a special theme with specific lessons.<\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-threeimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/School-Group-Bow-Arrow.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Man-Kayaking.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/School-Group-Low-ropes.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Program Focus<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grade Levels<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Possible Lessons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>STEM<\/td><td>4-12<\/td><td>Global Positioning Systems, Cooperative Compass, Snowshoeing, Map and Compass, Lake Ecology, Solar Energy and the Sun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wisconsin History<\/td><td>4-8<\/td><td>Native Americans, Early Explorers, Pioneers, Digging Up the Past, Lumberjack Olympics, Remembering the Forgotten Fire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Winter Ecology<\/td><td>3-9<\/td><td>Snowshoeing, Snow Walkers, Winter Lake Study, Winter Severity, Winter Survival Strategies, Survival of the Fittest, Slurp, Chilly Critters, Eco-Jeopardy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u200bOutdoor Adventure<\/td><td>\u200b4-12<\/td><td>\u200bArchery, Canoeing, Survival Strategies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u200bForestry<\/td><td>\u200b3-12<\/td><td>\u200bTree Identification, Forest Diversity, Forest for the Trees, Forest Habitat Suitability, Forest Inventory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u200bAnimal Adaptations<\/td><td>\u200b2-8<\/td><td>\u200bHow Birds Make a Living, Beaver Adaptations, Skullduggery, Pond Study, Colorful Confusion, Snow Walkers, Leaps and Bounds, Wolf Pack Game, Sound Surveillance, Magnificent Mammals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u200bConnecting to Nature<\/td><td>\u200bK-3<\/td><td>\u200bFeathered Friends, Leaps and Bounds, Spring Fling, Micro-World Macro-Wow, Worm Wigglers, Five Alive, Magnificent Mammals, Pond Study, Colorful Confusion, Survival Lessons From Nature, Have Seed Will Travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u200bTeam Building<\/td><td>\u200b4-12<\/td><td>\u200bGroup Initiatives, Challenge Course, Cooperative Compass, Survival Strategies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u200bLake Study<\/td><td>\u200b3-12<\/td><td>\u200bPond Study, Pond Power, Canoeing, Bottom&#8217;s Up, Lake Ecology, Moving Water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u200bArt<\/td><td>\u200b3-12<\/td><td>\u200bNature Photography, Nature Journaling, Art in Nature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u200bEcology and Conservation<\/td><td>\u200b5-12<\/td><td>\u200bLaws of Nature, Web of Life, Wolf Pack Game, Nation to Nation, Resource Management Role Play, Bird Trackers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"85298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85298\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"85297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85297\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"85296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85296\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning a Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We want to make sure that you have everything you need to plan your trip to CWES. &nbsp;By working with the CWES Program Manager, you will be able to set up your sessions, lodging, food service, and anything else you might need. &nbsp;Please use the documents below to plan your trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/School-Reservation-Agreement-25-26.pdf\"><strong>Reservation Form 2025\/2026<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Make a reservation for next school year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Facility-Use-Rules-and-Procedures-2024-Update.pdf\"><strong>Facility Use Rules and Procedures<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-2025-Rate-Information.pdf\"><strong>Rate Information<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Description of prices and offerings for programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Lesson-Menu-2024.pdf\"><strong>Session Descriptions<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Descriptions of program themes and all sessions for you to choose from<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Trading-Post-Prices.pdf\"><strong>Trading Post Price List<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; Selection of items <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-158089\" style=\"width: NaNpx\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2024-2025-Rate-Information-1.pdf\" alt=\"\">available for purchase in CWES Trading Post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3.-What-to-Pack.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Packing List<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; Suggested List of items to pack in all seasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Directions-to-CWES-new-hwy-10-map-12-07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Directions&nbsp;to CWES<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Directions from a variety of locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TheTeachersRole.pdf\"><strong>Teacher&#8217;s Role<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Description for teacher&#8217;s responsibilities during trip to CWES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SamplePermissionLetter.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sample Permission Letter<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; For your use\/modify to hand out to students and parents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Emergency-Information-List.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CWES Telephone Information<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; To be shared with your&nbsp;school&nbsp;in case you need to be reached at CWES.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-square blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17754973885659124\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 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