School Programs

Chingachgook's Outdoor Education program is flexible, and created based on the needs and desires of your class. We offer single-day or multiple-overnight stays. Chingachgook educators are prepared to teach all or some of your classes, and you can choose from a wide variety of learning experiences. Our classes are multidisciplinary and designed to support and enhance the school curriculum.

Environmental Awareness 

•Forest Ecology

•Stream and Wetland Studies

•Lake Study

•Animal Instincts and Adaptations

•Nocturnal Animals 

 

Adventure Education

•Group Games and Cooperatives

•Team Building

•Low-Intiatives Course

•High-Ropes Course

•Climbing Tower

 

Outdoor Skills 

•Hiking

•Ice Fishing 

•Map & Compass 

•Canoeing

•Outdoor Living

•Archery

 

Wilderness Expeditions 

•Overnight Camping 

•Backpacking

•Kayaking

•Canoeing

•Rock Climbing

•Sailing

 

Outdoor Recreation

•Canoeing

•Snowshoeing

•Sledding

•Ice Skating

•Hiking

•Group Games

•Cross-Country Skiing 

•Sailing  program offerings are flexible

•Sports (basketball, soccer, tetherball, volleyball)

 

Chingachgook Outdoor Education programs are tailored to meet individual school needs and budgets; therefore, pricing can vary depending upon length of stay, programs, meals, and time of year.

 

To discuss program options or reserve a date for your class trip, please contact:

 

Heather Siegel, Groups Director

Email: hsiegel@cdymca.org

Phone: 518-656-9462 ext. 6644