ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
Field drawing and sketching. Native American arts and architecture
INDUSTRIAL ARTS: Woodworking, metallurgy, leather
work, sewing, knitting, weaving, embroidery
CITIZENSHIP:
Development of active world citizenship through participation in
local communities ECONOMY: Current and historical
local and global economic models. Future economy, with respect to
sustainability, economic and social justice and spiritual connection
of all life. HISTORY: Native People of Vermont,
History of land settlement of Vermont,World History of Winter Travel
and Living.
PHILOSOPHY: Philosophy of Native People, Philosophy
of Voluntary Simplicity
BIOLOGY: Mammalogy, Nutrition, Herbology (Medicinal
and Edible Wild Plants) ECOLOGY: River Ecology,Water Quality, Winter
Ecology, Sustainability in Vermont
NATURAL SCIENCE, Meteorology, Geology, Hydrology,
Astronomy, Ornithology, Geography, Forestry
MATH / PHYSICS: Geometry, Statistics, Thermodynamics,
Materials Science, Math Tutorials
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN: Product design, manufacturing,
field testing, improvement and evaluation.
ENGLISH: Journal, creative story, poetry and essay
LITERATURE: Expedition accounts and novels, Vermont
history novels and spiritual journeys.
COMMUNICATIONS: storytelling, public speaking,
publication articles, weekly electronic news updates
Skiing,Wilderness Traveling and Living Skills,
Paddling and Canoe Polling Skills,Outdoor
Leadership,Wilderness First Aid,Wilderness
Search and Rescue, Community Living Skills.
Conflict Resolution, Decision Making Skills,
Health Education, Fitness
Expedition tent
Expedition wood stove
Paddle
Pack basket
Knife
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Canoe
Moccasins
Stuff sack
Leather pouch
Mukluks |
Students have two options for obtaining credit:
Kroka Expeditions is a recognized Independent School in the State of Vermont, therefore a student
coming to the Vermont Semester Program can receive full credit for a semester of high school through
his/her own school. Kroka staff will assist each student in this process.
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