"There is an eerie calm at Pok-O these days. Only 15 kids are onsite right now and a day group with a great history with us will be arriving later this morning. The staff has hit their stride for the spring and the weather has done nothing but agree with us for the … [Read more...] about Eye of the Storm
Outdoor education
It Continues to Spring (or Sprung?)
"Thunderstorms came. Yesterday, another notch on the post of 'what defines spring' was violently slashed as lightning dotted the turbulent skies in the middle of the afternoon. As we began our afternoon activities, we heard the first rumblings and quickly acted switching one … [Read more...] about It Continues to Spring (or Sprung?)
Pok-O Yard Sale
"It's our last week of work project days for the spring season. Starting Monday we have day and overnight groups every weekday for the remainder of the season- and some weekends! But this week, we are focusing on animals and cleaning and preparing for the rest of the season. … [Read more...] about Pok-O Yard Sale
Nature- It’s All around Me
"This past week was our busiest of the early season at PMOEC and, thus, I was able to spend more time with kids than I normally do. While the kids were the focus, there was no denying the beauty of spring creeping into our acreage. Walking up to the sensory course, the students … [Read more...] about Nature- It’s All around Me
Time for One Breath, but No More!
"We are in the midst of the type of week that we always want to have at PMOEC. On Monday we had a group of French Canadian students come for 5 days. The school is Seminaire St. Marie and they come twice every year. This group is making their first trip to our center and will be … [Read more...] about Time for One Breath, but No More!