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“The most important attitude that can be formed is that of desire to go on learning.”—John Dewey
“The most important attitude that can be formed is that of desire to go on learning.”—John Dewey
What is experiential learning?
What is experiential learning?
Experiential learning (or experiential education) is a philosophy of education that purposefully engages with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop a learner's capacity to contribute to their communities. Experiential learning recognizes that reflection on lived experiences is critical for learning.
For further explanation read on: What is Experiential Education?
How does experiential learning work?
How does experiential learning work?
Experiential learning works in cycles. Read more on How Experiential Education Works.
How does Aldo apply the experiential learning philosophy?
How does Aldo apply the experiential learning philosophy?
At Aldo Leopold Community School, students engage in applied experiences relating to their current subject matter. Our educators use the immediate environment, our local community, and some statewide resources to provide experiential learning opportunities for our students.
8th grade Celebration
Astor Park Picnic
Bairds Creek
Barkhausen
Barlow Planetarium
Bay Beach
Bike Trip to Voyageur Park
Blaser's Acres
Boncher Courses
Bookworm Gardens
Bowling with Aspiro
Bubolz Nature Preserve
Building for Kids
Camp Trees for Tomorrow
Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya
East High School Musical
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Feed my Starving Children volunteerism
Freedom House
Friendship Feast
Guest Speakers
High Cliff State Park
Ledgeview Caves
Madison
Mulberry Lanes
Neshota Beach
Neville
NEW Zoo
Oneida Farm
Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Pamerin Park
Polly's Pumpkin Patch
Renard Island
Red Barn Corn Maze
Ridges Nature Preserve
Ski Club
Titletown Park
UWGB Basketball Game
Weidner Center
Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary - Bats and Owls Program
How does Aldo pay for all of these experiences?
How does Aldo pay for all of these experiences?
Aldo Leopold Community School affords these experiences through a two-fold approach: contributions from families through Experiential Learning Fund (ELF) Payments and ALAPTO fundraising.
ELF Payments
ELF Payments
The school requests that families pay an experiential learning fee (ELF) per student per year. This is separate from any Green Bay Public Schools fees. This fee goes 100% toward experiential learning. ALAPTO manages the ELF account.
We know that it causes hardship for some families to pay the full ELF payment. Our school is a choice school, and our students are from all kinds of backgrounds. Income is not a consideration in gaining acceptance at Aldo. Scholarships applications are available for families who need support.
ALAPTO Fundraising
ALAPTO Fundraising
Bridging the gap between the ELF that comes in, and the budget that we are trying to achieve is no easy task. That is where ALAPTO comes in.
ALAPTO is made of volunteers in the Aldo community—mostly parents and teachers, but we also welcome alumni, grandparents, and others to join the Board. We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to fund the experiential education gap at Aldo.
ALAPTO does several things throughout the year to fill the funding gap including hold fundraisers, apply for grants, and request donations, and secure sponsorships.
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