Country Dance and Song Society Teacher Training Course at Ogontz Folk Arts of Early America and the British Isles, for the Classroom July 20 - 27, 2002

This program is completed. Please look for informationon the 2003 season in the Fall.

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Teacher Training Course at Ogontz July 20 - 27, 2002 Program Director: Jane Miller
Tentative Schedule: [Back to Top]
7:45 - 8:15	Breakfast
9:00 - 9:55	Observe and participate in Morning by age classes
10:00	Refreshments
10:15 - 11:00	All Camp Gathering
11:00 - 12:15	Swimming
12:15 - 12:45	Buffet lunch served
1:30 - 2:25	Observe and participate in Books, Songs and Stories class with Mary Alice Amidon
2:35 - 3:30	Observe and participate in Afternoon by age classes
3:30	Refreshments
3:40 - 4:40	Seminar with Jane
4:55 - 5:30	Afternoon story on the lawn
6:00	Dinner
7:15	Community Dance
7:50 - 8:30	Evening Gathering
8:20	Pied Piper/bedtime for children 9 and younger
8:30 - 10:45	Evening Dance Party
9:30	Bedtime for 10-12 year olds

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Look up our Special Programs for some general information; here is more detail about this particular program and staff.

This is a chance for teachers to attend a week-long folk camp for people of all ages. You will observe and participate while Master Folklorists teach groups of children traditional dances, songs, crafts, stories and rituals. You will participate in these folk traditions at an adult level and "collect" by audio-recording, interviewing, note taking and experiencing traditional activities. We will meet daily in a teacher seminar led by Jane Miller to reflect on your observations and experiences and to share newly-collected activities.

The course, held concurrently with the New Family Week at Ogontz, is led by Jane Miller, founder and head teacher of the Price Farm School in Antrim, NH, for 18 years. She now teaches graduate students for Antioch New England Graduate School.

Please check the description of New Family Week for details on the rich and varied program and staff.

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Morning and Afternoon by Age Classes -- (9:00-9:55 and 2:35-3:30)
The children are divided into classes by age (2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12). Course participants will join the class teachers and students to work with traditional material.

Books, Songs and Stories -- Mary Alice Amidon (2:35-3:30)
This after-lunch class is for children with a parent and explores integrating song in the presentation of stories to children.

Teacher Seminar -- Jane Miller (3:40-4:40)
This will be our daily chance to discuss what we have observed and to try some of the material ourselves.

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The registration deadline for this course is March 18. If it is oversubscribed on the 18th, there will be a lottery. Preference will be given to registrants enrolled at Antioch College who will receive two credits for the course. Teachers who attend the Course will receive documented verification of attendance to present for re-certification credit. Enrollment in the Teacher Training Course is limited to eight to ensure ample opportunity for active participation. Scholarships are available.

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