For more information, contact International Wolf Center, ,
at office2@wolf.org or 800.359.9653 Ext. 21. |
July 17 to July 22, 2011 Partnerships The Wonder of Wolves: Intergenerational Wolf Discovery is a partnership program with Vermilion Community College's Road Scholar program (also known as Elderhostel or Exploritas). Description Grandparents and grandchildren unite! Learn and play together with this unique intergenerational wolf adventure offered in partnership with Exploritas. Learn about wolf behavior by observing our resident pack, howling to a wild pack, and tracking wolves using radio telemetry just like the wolf biologists!
For more information, contact Road Scholar, at 877-426-8056, or online at Road Scholar. Road Scholar payment and cancellation policies apply. Registration for Summer 2011, will begin end of December 2010.
Registration Deadline Registrations must be received before July 1, 2011 to ensure lodging accommodations. Itinerary This itinerary may be adjusted depending upon weather conditions or special opportunities that may arise. | 3:30 p.m. | | Registration and Check in | | 5:30 p.m. | | Supper | | 6:30 p.m. | | Program Orientation, Activities and Introduction | | 8:00 p.m. | | Evening Program |
| 7:30 a.m. Breakfast | | 8:30 a.m. International Wolf Center Visit - visit the Center, explore exhibits, observe resident | | wolves and take in some programs | | 11:00 a.m. Pup 101 presentation at the Center: meet our newest ambassador wolves! | | 12:00 p.m. Lunch | | 1:00 p.m. Orienteering - Great family activity. Learn how to use a compass to go through an | | orientation course in the northwoods! | | 4:00 p.m. Free time | | 5:30 p.m. Supper | | 6:30 p.m. Introduction to Evening Program | | 7:00 p.m. Evening Program |
| 7:30 a.m. Breakfast | | 8:30 a.m. North Woods Ecology Program - Learn more about the ecology of our region during | | this program and hike. | | 12:00 p.m. Lunch | | 1:00 p.m. Beavers and Wolves Field Trip - Travel to a local beaver lodge while we learn about | | the dynamic relationship between wolves and one of their prey - the beaver! | | 4:00 p.m. Free Time | | 5:30 p.m. Dinner | | 6:30 p.m. Craft Time: Family wolf focused crafts | | 7:30 p.m. Wolf Folklore: Examine the ways the wolf is portrayed in lore from around the world. |
| 7:30 a.m. Breakfast | | 8:30 a.m. Grandparents: Wolf Management Program: Learn what all the controversy | | surrounding the wolf is about. Grandchildren: Wolf Activities: While the grandparents are | | busy, the children will be busy with wolf focused activities. | | 12:00 p.m. Lunch | | 1:00 p.m. Wolf Research Introduction: Learn the history of wolf research in the area | | 2:15 p.m. Wolf Research Field Trip: Travel throughout wolf country while looking for a radio | | collared wolf! Just like the researchers do! | | 3:45 p.m. Wolf Research Mapping: Great family activity. Follow the wolf pack's movements - | | this activity will make the data come alive! | | 5:30 p.m. Supper | | 7:00 p.m. Predator & Prey Program: Learn about the hunting and feeding behaviors of wolves | | 8:00 p.m. Evening Program | |
| 7:30 a.m. Breakfast | | 8:30 a.m. Interpretive Hike with bag lunch provided: Separate hiking groups for | | Grandchildren and Grandparents. We will eat at the same location together. The children will | | play games during the hike and the grandparents will learn trees, flowers and more along the | | way. Rugged up and downhill hike covering 3 miles roundtrip. | | 1:00 p.m. Free Time | | 5:30 p.m. Supper | | 6:30 p.m. Travel to the International Wolf Center for an evening of wolf watching featuring the | | Center's own film "Highlights of the Ambassador Wolves." | |
| 7:30 a.m. Breakfast | | 9:00 a.m. Children's Performance | | 10:00 a.m. Wolf Jeopardy and Wrap Up | | 11:30 a.m. Lunch | |
What to Bring Program activities will be held indoors as well as outdoors. Minnesota temperatures can vary, and it is best to prepare for the extremes. The average high for Ely in July is 80° and average low of 52°. Plan for sudden changes in temperature as well as occasional rainstorms. A windproof outer layer will block heat-robbing wind and keep you warm on windy days. Bug repellent is suggested. Suggested Packing List - Warm socks (preferably wool)
- Rain gear
- Sturdy shoes or boots for hiking
- Hat
- Wind breaker
- Windpants (optional)
- Warm fleece jacket or sweater
- Toiletries
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle, leakproof
- Day pack or fanny pack (large enough to carry water, bag lunch1 and extra clothing)
- Travel alarm clock
- Camera and related equipment
- Insect repellent
- Journal
- Writing utensils
Lodging Information Please visit Exploritas.org for further details about lodging and food. Cancellation Policy Please see the Elderhostel website for cancellation policy details.For more information, contact International Wolf Center, ,
at office2@wolf.org or 800.359.9653 Ext. 21. |
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