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Changing the World in 32 ½ Hours or Less: Leaders at Play and Future World Leaders
Leaders at Play 6th
Do you want to make a difference in this world? What type of leader are you? How do you relate to your peers? Find your leadership potential in the fun and interactive week of Leaders at Play. Join other campers and work together to explore how leaders are made. Practice teambuilding through fun activities, find strength and confidence in your voice, and play the “Culture Game.” Campers spend the morning in workshops, playing games, tying human knots, and celebrating the diversity of the self. In the afternoons, enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, and bonfires with camp songs. Enjoy a field trip climbing at the local climbing wall and end the week of fun self-exploration with the 2012 Leaders at Play Camp Olympics!
Future World Leaders 6th – 9th graders
Step into the show of ambassadors from UN member states and debate current issues of the world stage today! Join other campers and make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts and learn how to work towards ‘international cooperation’. You may choose to represent any of the five country delegations and then work together with other campers to draft resolutions that are passed by the Future World Leaders summit at the end of the week. This year’s delegations are: China, Sri Lanka, Canada, Argentina, and Russia. In the mornings you will work with your delegation and working group on your resolution. In the afternoon explore the culture of your delegation through food, dance, and art. The week culminates with the final Future World Leaders Summit.
$225.00 a week, $50.00 for pick up from and to Iowa City.
Registration papers found on line at www.scattergood.org. For more information, email cbowen@scattergood.org
Leadership in Young Scholars Institute: Weeks 1 and 2
Summer Residential Camp hosted at Scattergood Friends School
Week 1: Youth Power in 7 days or Less 9th-12th
How do you make a difference and how do you want to make a difference in this world? Scholars learn how to promote a sense of community and explore shared power in decision-making. Practice communicating beyond differences and spend the week exploring the self and teambuilding skills. Unwind with swimming, outdoor games, hiking, and canoeing. Evenings focus on self expression and manifesting who you are in the world through art and music during open studio hours. Each Scholar will be able to enjoy five-ten hours of community service on the Scattergood Organic Farm and eat the Farm’s produce and live stock. At the end of the week scholars will enjoy a graduation celebration and dance. This is week one of a two week residential camp.
Week 2: Changing the World in 7 days or Less 9th-12th graders July 22nd- July 28th
Week 2 has scholars step into the shoes of a world leader. Scholars will join international scholars as they solve the problems facing the world today through debate, compromise, and consensus. You may choose to represent any of the five country delegations and then work together with other students to draft resolutions that are passed by the Leaders summit at the end of the week. This year’s delegations are: China, Sri Lanka, Canada, Argentina, and Russia. Scholars work on and present country presentations, have fun playing the World Trade Game, explore the culture of the country you represent through dance, food and art, and draft resolutions on world problems. The week ends with the final Leaders Summit a celebration meal and dance party.
$600.00 a week, $50.00 for pick up from and to Iowa City.
Young Scholars may choose to attend one or both weeks of the Leadership Institute.
Registration for both weeks will include a 10% discount. Limited financial aid available.
Registration papers found on line at www.scattergood.org. For more information, email cbowen@scattergood.org
Scattergood Junior, Brian Turindwamukama in the News
Brian Turindwamukama, a junior from Uganda, made headlines in the in The South Florida Sun-Sentinel speaking out about the difficulties that continue to face his home country.
Scattergood's Sophia Walling-Bell in the News
Scattergood junior Sophia Walling-Bell was one of 12 finalists from around the nation for Teen's Turning Green's Project Green Challenge. Read about the Sophia and the Challenge in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Spring Open Houses
Scattergood will be hosting two upcoming Open Houses on April 21st and May 19th from 10:00am to 2:00 pm. These Open Houses provide great opportunities for prospective students and community members to tour the campus, learn about our academic and non-academic programs as well as meet and chat with current staff and students. For further information or to RSVP, contact Admissions Director Margaret Özemet at 319-643-7628 or at admissions@scatttergood.org.
Scattergood Friends School Basketball Schedule:
November
30th- Rivermont Collegiate - 6:30pm (Away) W
December
16th - Quad Cities Christian School - 6:00pm (Home) W
January
18th Rivermont Collegiate - 6:30pm (Home) L
27th Rivermont Collegiate - 6:30pm (Away)L
February
10th Conco Christian - 5:30pm (Away)
14th Guad Cities Christian School- 6:00pm (Away)W
Government Students Release Podcasts
Students in Kevin McCrea’s government have spent the last semester working on podcasts to help better understand the recent inundation of political messages associated with the Republican Primary. “The educational goal is for students to gain a better understanding of how videos utilize images and sound to create academic arguments. Images portray information and symbols that carry messages that should be consciously rather than passively consumed.” To learn more and listen to the podcasts, check out the class blog.
Scattergood Friends School Finalist for Green School Makeover - December 1
Iowa City Press Citizen article
Scattergood Peace Walk - November 13
West Branch Times article
Thanksgiving Dinner - November 17
The entire Scattergood Community enjoyed a wonderful meal featuring turkey from the Scattergood Farm. Check the Scattergood Kitchen Blog to see the menu.
National Small Farm Tradeshow - November 3Two students, Orianna Riley and Soci Bassak attended the National Small Farm Tradeshow and Conference in Columbia, MO, November 3 -5, with Scattergood Farm Manager Mark Quee. Mark gave a presentation on the SARE Grant Scattergood recieved to start a long-term experiment in soil fertility management. "It's pretty cool--Advanced Biology students designed the experiment, I wrote the grant, then the class and I did soil testing, plotting and planting. Sebby and Caleb were involved in weeding, harvesting and data collection this summer. Orianna was instrumental in the classwork; Soci is going to discuss other experiments that she has been a part of through Environmental Science and Farm Project." stated Mark.
Alumni Gathering in Chicago - November 3
Head of School, Christine Ashley - traveled to Chicago.....
Scattergood vs. Olney Soccer - October 29-30
Scattergood students traveled to Earlham College to visit the school and participate in the yearly soccer game against Olney Friends School. While making new friends was the main goal of the trip, our soccer team was able to tally four goals against their none. The big wicker trophy can be found in our main lobby. The other half of the school stayed behind and kept the school running. Congratulations on a successful weekend for all.
Scattergood Days - October 22 -23th
Scattergood Days were attended by many Scattergood friends. It was a great turnout and good times were had by all. It was fun to share our community with the visitors. Thanks for coming.
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Changing the World in 32 ½ Hours or Less: Leaders at Play and Future World Leaders
Leaders at Play 6th
Do you want to make a difference in this world? What type of leader are you? How do you relate to your peers? Find your leadership potential in the fun and interactive week of Leaders at Play. Join other campers and work together to explore how leaders are made. Practice teambuilding through fun activities, find strength and confidence in your voice, and play the “Culture Game.” Campers spend the morning in workshops, playing games, tying human knots, and celebrating the diversity of the self. In the afternoons, enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, and bonfires with camp songs. Enjoy a field trip climbing at the local climbing wall and end the week of fun self-exploration with the 2012 Leaders at Play Camp Olympics!
Future World Leaders 6th – 9th graders
Step into the show of ambassadors from UN member states and debate current issues of the world stage today! Join other campers and make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts and learn how to work towards ‘international cooperation’. You may choose to represent any of the five country delegations and then work together with other campers to draft resolutions that are passed by the Future World Leaders summit at the end of the week. This year’s delegations are: China, Sri Lanka, Canada, Argentina, and Russia. In the mornings you will work with your delegation and working group on your resolution. In the afternoon explore the culture of your delegation through food, dance, and art. The week culminates with the final Future World Leaders Summit.
$225.00 a week, $50.00 for pick up from and to Iowa City.
Registration papers found on line at www.scattergood.org. For more information, email cbowen@scattergood.org
Leadership in Young Scholars Institute: Weeks 1 and 2
Summer Residential Camp hosted at Scattergood Friends School
Week 1: Youth Power in 7 days or Less 9th-12th
How do you make a difference and how do you want to make a difference in this world? Scholars learn how to promote a sense of community and explore shared power in decision-making. Practice communicating beyond differences and spend the week exploring the self and teambuilding skills. Unwind with swimming, outdoor games, hiking, and canoeing. Evenings focus on self expression and manifesting who you are in the world through art and music during open studio hours. Each Scholar will be able to enjoy five-ten hours of community service on the Scattergood Organic Farm and eat the Farm’s produce and live stock. At the end of the week scholars will enjoy a graduation celebration and dance. This is week one of a two week residential camp.
Week 2: Changing the World in 7 days or Less 9th-12th graders July 22nd- July 28th
Week 2 has scholars step into the shoes of a world leader. Scholars will join international scholars as they solve the problems facing the world today through debate, compromise, and consensus. You may choose to represent any of the five country delegations and then work together with other students to draft resolutions that are passed by the Leaders summit at the end of the week. This year’s delegations are: China, Sri Lanka, Canada, Argentina, and Russia. Scholars work on and present country presentations, have fun playing the World Trade Game, explore the culture of the country you represent through dance, food and art, and draft resolutions on world problems. The week ends with the final Leaders Summit a celebration meal and dance party.
$600.00 a week, $50.00 for pick up from and to Iowa City.
Young Scholars may choose to attend one or both weeks of the Leadership Institute.
Registration for both weeks will include a 10% discount. Limited financial aid available.
Registration papers found on line at www.scattergood.org. For more information, email cbowen@scattergood.org
Scattergood Junior, Brian Turindwamukama in the News
Brian Turindwamukama, a junior from Uganda, made headlines in the in The South Florida Sun-Sentinel speaking out about the difficulties that continue to face his home country.
Scattergood's Sophia Walling-Bell in the News
Scattergood junior Sophia Walling-Bell was one of 12 finalists from around the nation for Teen's Turning Green's Project Green Challenge. Read about the Sophia and the Challenge in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Spring Open Houses
Scattergood will be hosting two upcoming Open Houses on April 21st and May 19th from 10:00am to 2:00 pm. These Open Houses provide great opportunities for prospective students and community members to tour the campus, learn about our academic and non-academic programs as well as meet and chat with current staff and students. For further information or to RSVP, contact Admissions Director Margaret Özemet at 319-643-7628 or at admissions@scatttergood.org.
Scattergood Friends School Basketball Schedule:
November
30th- Rivermont Collegiate - 6:30pm (Away) W
December
16th - Quad Cities Christian School - 6:00pm (Home) W
January
18th Rivermont Collegiate - 6:30pm (Home) L
27th Rivermont Collegiate - 6:30pm (Away)L
February
10th Conco Christian - 5:30pm (Away)
14th Guad Cities Christian School- 6:00pm (Away)W
Government Students Release Podcasts
Students in Kevin McCrea’s government have spent the last semester working on podcasts to help better understand the recent inundation of political messages associated with the Republican Primary. “The educational goal is for students to gain a better understanding of how videos utilize images and sound to create academic arguments. Images portray information and symbols that carry messages that should be consciously rather than passively consumed.” To learn more and listen to the podcasts, check out the class blog.
Scattergood Friends School Finalist for Green School Makeover - December 1
Iowa City Press Citizen article
Scattergood Peace Walk - November 13
West Branch Times article
Thanksgiving Dinner - November 17
The entire Scattergood Community enjoyed a wonderful meal featuring turkey from the Scattergood Farm. Check the Scattergood Kitchen Blog to see the menu.
National Small Farm Tradeshow - November 3
Two students, Orianna Riley and Soci Bassak attended the National Small Farm Tradeshow and Conference in Columbia, MO, November 3 -5, with Scattergood Farm Manager Mark Quee. Mark gave a presentation on the SARE Grant Scattergood recieved to start a long-term experiment in soil fertility management. "It's pretty cool--Advanced Biology students designed the experiment, I wrote the grant, then the class and I did soil testing, plotting and planting. Sebby and Caleb were involved in weeding, harvesting and data collection this summer. Orianna was instrumental in the classwork; Soci is going to discuss other experiments that she has been a part of through Environmental Science and Farm Project." stated Mark.
Alumni Gathering in Chicago - November 3
Head of School, Christine Ashley - traveled to Chicago.....
Scattergood vs. Olney Soccer - October 29-30
Scattergood students traveled to Earlham College to visit the school and participate in the yearly soccer game against Olney Friends School. While making new friends was the main goal of the trip, our soccer team was able to tally four goals against their none. The big wicker trophy can be found in our main lobby. The other half of the school stayed behind and kept the school running. Congratulations on a successful weekend for all.
Scattergood Days - October 22 -23th
Scattergood Days were attended by many Scattergood friends. It was a great turnout and good times were had by all. It was fun to share our community with the visitors. Thanks for coming.
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