For Teachers and Parents:

OASES isn’t just a great experience for the students who attend; it also offers many benefits for the teachers and parents who come as advisors! For all adults, OASES is:

• Free! There is no charge for advisors to attend the conference! You don’t even have to pay for your accommodations or meals (for student participants there is a $45 fee).
• Fun! Take part in hands-on workshops and panel discussions right alongside your students or your child’s peers. You might even find yourself hiking in the woods, climbing a rock tower, or paddling a canoe with your students!
• Educational. The workshops and speakers will be not only enjoyable but also informative as they present the latest information and new ideas about topics such as local food, sustainable agriculture, wild edible plants, soil chemistry, and more.
• Relationship-building. OASES will be a chance to interact with your students in new and dynamic ways. Whether it’s the road trip from your school to our campus, the meals eaten together in our dining hall, or the time spent hanging out at night after a full day of learning, this conference will be a great opportunity to connect with your students.

For teachers in particular, OASES offers even more benefits! By attending this conference, you will profit from:

• Networking. Meet other like-minded teachers who are interested in training our young environmental leaders. Share lesson and project ideas and discuss how your classes and your school relate to environmental themes.
• Professional Development. There will be numerous break-out sessions for teacher and parent advisors built into the conference schedule. All program components during OASES qualify as continuing education or professional development credit hours. The Outdoor Academy will provide a certificate that documents each advisor’s participation.