Our Program
Our Envirothon group of students meets two Fridays a month (with optional field trips) from 9:30-12:00 in Monroe. While in class the students focus on digging deeper into the five topics of Envirothon and team students occasionally take assessments to prepare for competition.
Classes
Our parent-led program ensures that every parent has a role to play in our group's success. From writing tests to teaching lessons, every parent has an assignment that supports our students. Our participants learn not only about the information in their Envirothon manuals, but also become confident public speakers and strengthen their ability to work as part of a team.
Field Trips
Our students benefit greatly from the multiple field trips we take each year. In the past they have visited college campuses, toured a paper plant, met with a lithium company, and hiked many trails, just to name a few. We even plan weekend camping groups to fully immerse ourselves in nature for a few days.
Young Siblings Program
During this time, children enjoy creative, active, and social exploration under parent supervision.
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Bring items from home to share during informal Show & Tell presentations.
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Explore our interactive STEAM and Creative Explorer Bins.
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Spend time outdoors enjoying the beautiful campus and playground.
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Participate in community open gym using the club’s PE equipment.
**Our elementary and junior Envirothon programs are for the siblings of our enrolled middle and high school students. Younger students must have an enrolled older sibling to participate in the program.**
Regional Competition
Around December students who are interested in participating in our competition program are put into teams. The groups of five work to study and gain as much knowledge as they can before the regional competition, which is usually held in March in Salisbury, NC. The top seven teams from the regional competition will go on to compete in the state championship.
State Competition
Any of our teams that make the top seven from regionals will compete in the Envirothon state competition, which is typically held in April in Burlington, NC. The teams compete against the top-performing students from across the state. Our middle and high school teams have a history of doing well. In 2024 one of our high school teams was ranked second in the state.
