WHERE THERE BE DRAGONS

Dragons programs are authentic, rugged and profound learning adventures that expose the beautiful and complex realities of the countries in which we travel. Featuring extended itineraries, Dragons programs encourage deep immersion into strikingly different physical and cultural landscapes, combining the best in experiential education, travel, service learning, and physically and intellectually challenging experiences.

While Dragons programs vary in their focus - with some trekking and wilderness intensive, others strong on service and development studies, and still others language-oriented - all Dragons journeys are designed above all else to be fun, safe and honest educational experiences.

On ancient maps Dragons were drawn to symbolize the unknown, and to travel beyond the familiar world was to go "where there be dragons." There are people who live their lives for adventure, exploration and knowledge - people who are willing to venture into the unknown for the sake of discovery. For those people, we offer incredible experiences. We hope you are one of them. Where do you want to go?

wheretherebedragons.com

Rocky Mountain School of Photography

At Rocky Mountain School of Photography (RMSP.com) our mission is to provide more than an exchange of information in a classroom. As a family-owned school that believes in the power of endless potential, we strive to educate, inspire and foster long-term growth in fun and supportive learning environments. Our instructors are engaging, professional, and focused. Our educational philosophy is built on the principle that with the right training, every student’s goals are attainable. This “people first” approach to education has enabled thousands of individuals to improve their technique and further their abilities. This is just what happens when education is your lifestyle - as it has been ours since opening our doors in 1989.

Whether you join us for our one-of-a-kind Career Training program in Missoula, Montana, a Foundation or Travel Workshop or a Photo Weekend anywhere around the country, our success depends on yours. We invite you to explore our three educational programs here at rmsp.com.

Our Career Training program offers unique immersion style education in the technical, aesthetic and business aspects of photography. Our program prepares people for a career in photography through hands-on learning, progressive development, support and mentoring.

Workshops at RMSP offer a wide range of experiences, provide solid photographic instruction and cover basic to advanced topics. Courses take place in our hometown of Missoula, in national parks and at many other beautiful locations around the world.

Ideal for beginner to intermediate amateur photographers, our Photo Weekends program visits select cities around the country to deliver two days of solid education in a fun-filled environment. Photo Weekends allow students to choose their own curriculum and offer an excellent introduction to our style of teaching.

4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest

The terms "Latino" and "Hispanic"
are used to describe groups of people
who are ethnically, racially, and
culturally diverse.The terms 'Latino" and "Hispanic" are used to describe groups of people who are ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse. In 500 words or less, how do you identify culturally with other Latinos and what makes you different or unique? What do the terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" mean to you? For more information got to powertolearn.com - Other Programs- Hispanic Heritage.


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Profile in Courage Award

President John F. Kennedy respected and admired acts of political courage. His book, Profiles in Courage, published in 1956, recounts the stories of eight U.S. Senators who risked their careers by taking principled stands for unpopular positions. The Profile in Courage Award, presented each May by the Kennedy Library Foundation, honors elected officials who have demonstrated exceptional political courage.

The Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites United States high school students to consider the concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. elected official who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient. A “Profile in Courage” essay is a carefully researched recounting of a story: the story of how an elected official risked his or her career to take a stand based on the dictates of conscience, rather than the dictates of polls, interest groups or even constituents. The contest challenges high school students to discover new profiles in courage, and to therefore research and write about acts of political courage that occurred after the publication of Kennedy's Profiles in Courage in 1956.

Visit jfklibrary.org for more information. See Contest information under "Events and Awards" tab.

Teton Science Schools' Young Women and Science Field Research Program

Ninth grade girls are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity at the Kelly Campus of the Teton Science Schools. This residential program looks to ground young women in the study of various sciences, including a close look at the ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Students will also be exposed to outdoor and naturalist skills, such as how to use map keys and field guides, make careful observations, and keep a field journal. The program begins on October 29th and ends on November 4th. Applications are due on October 3rd.

Girl Powered Teen Adventure Camp

Overnight summer camps for girls ages 11-17 in Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington and Norway.

Activities offered during our 1, 2 or 3 week tent-camping wilderness sessions are backpacking, yoga, horseback riding, surfing, camp gourmet cooking, rock climbing, canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, and wildly original Alpenolympic events.

Alpengirl offers a balanced mix of outdoor adventure, organic fitness and genuine friendship that allows each camper to blossom.

http://alpengirlcamp.com

OXBOW SUMMER ART CAMP 2011

Both sessions for 14-16 year-olds

Sessions 1 and 2 are offered independent of each other.
Students can take either Session 1 or Session 2 or both.

SERIOUS ART, SERIOUS FUN!

Based on the Oxbow semester model, these sessions focus on creating project-based art in a wide variety of media. Taught by professional artists and teachers, the first week campers explore the fundamentals in drawing, painting, sculpture, fabrication and photography, to find and develop their own particular interests and creativity.

They are also exposed to a wide variety of artistic styles and different artist's work. They engage in discussions on why artists create and where they get their inspiration from. At that point, they are well prepared to propose a "final project" in the medium of their choice around a topic that has personal relavance to them. The remainer of the session is devoted to working in the studio to bring that piece being. Along the way they learn the steps of the artistic process from idea to creation, peer feedback, reflection and writing about their process, hanging/presenting the piece and having it viewed by the public.