Movement, team building, and inclusiveness are a big part of Camp Innovation! We are so fortunate to have the very popular Coach Swenson bringing the fun to PE this summer!
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At Camp Innovation, building friendship and trust between students and staff is fundamental to creating a positive and supportive learning environment. When students feel connected with their educators and the school community, it fosters a sense of belonging that is essential for their overall well-being and success.
We're so proud of the supportive atmosphere we're cultivating together! 🌟🤝
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Camp Innovation students are learning the importance of "Farm to Table!"
Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District's Camp Innovation's partnership with Bent River Farm provides an immersive and hands-on experience aimed at fostering sustainability, food cultivation, and environmental awareness among students. Through practical engagement, campers gain valuable insights into sustainable agricultural practices, including organic farming techniques and biodiversity preservation. The farm's focus on growing food instills a comprehensive understanding of the entire food production process, from planting seeds to harvesting crops. This initiative not only provides participants with hands-on experience in marketing and selling the produce they have grown but also cultivates entrepreneurial skills and a deeper appreciation for the local community's support.
What better way to beat the heat than a Water Day at Camp Innovation Fun Fridays? Our students had an absolute blast cooling off with water games, sprinklers, and lots of laughter! 🌊🎉
Camp Innovation is the best when you can learn and play under the sun! 😎💧
Student performing experiments at the Science Vortex!
Art Class at Camp Innovation with the talented Ms. Holeman is a popular stop for our campers! Small class sizes, creativity, reflection, and paint! The campers painted "characteristic masks" where they were asked to paint representations of themselves using colors, shape, and expression. Opportunities for campers to be engaged in creative learning is an important part of Camp Innovation!
Meet the staff at Camp Innovation! We are the makers of learning and fun, reaching over 200 campers across COCSD's four schools. Our high-quality, creative, and visionary staff share a common mission:
Empowering tomorrow's leaders through holistic and experiential learning experiences, while enhancing every student's academic achievement, personal growth, and lifelong success.
The Camp Innovation Team and Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District are recognized by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) and the Best Summer Ever (BSE) organization. We will be presenting our evidence-based practices and summer learning experience in Washington, DC this fall.
What an amazing group of educators!
What a gift the Science Vortex is to our community! For the past five years, COCSD has been fortunate to partner with the Science Vortex every summer. This year, Laurie Altringer and her incredible team at the Science Vortex are bringing their innovative STEM and project-based learning to Camp Innovation. Their approach fosters curiosity, high engagement, and hands-on learning, building critical thinkers and lifelong learners!
More pictures from Camp Innovation Farm Stand at Bent River Farm
COCSD Camp Innovation students have the wonderful opportunity to work at Bent River Farm this summer in Clarkdale. Students pull vegetables not only to take home and to cook with their family but also have the opportunity to sell them. As you see, they interact with many animals as well as collect eggs on the farm. There was also a lesson on how eggs are graded. The question that always comes up... which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Enrollment for Mariposa Developmental Preschool is now open. If interested, please fill out the Google form.
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We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Koeppe on his retirement after 37 years of service! Mr. Koeppe started out as an industrial arts (shop) teacher and then a math teacher. He loved coaching basketball at all levels. He has served as dean of students, assistant principal, and principal. He spent the last part of his career as a P.E. teacher at DDB.
Thank you, Mr. Koeppe, for your positive impact on many students and teachers!
Please share your favorite memory of Mr. Koeppe!
We want to congratulate Ms. Buck on a well-deserved retirement! Ms. Buck was a student of COCSD. After college, she began teaching with COCSD in 1993 at Cottonwood Middle School. During her career, she taught all grade levels, kindergarten through eighth grade. Her favorite subjects were Science and Art. Ms. Buck served as a Title 1 teacher, Vice Principal, and ELL Director.
Thank you for your 30 years of service! You have truly been a blessing to thousands of students.
Please share your favorite memory of you and Ms. Buck!
Summer Football Camp. Contact Christina Montiel, Athletic Secretary at Phone: 928-649-4455 | cmontiel@muhs.com for more information
Join us for Kindergarten!
COCSD 8th Grade Aviation students attended the MESA STEM Competition at University of Arizona and earned 2nd and 11th places out of 24 schools in the paper helicopter challenge; bravo!
They also got to tour the expansive Pima Air & Space Museum :)
This morning, we had the final dress rehearsal for our school play, Frozen. Come see it tonight or tomorrow at Dr. Daniel Bright School. Doors open at 6:00, play starts at 6:30!
Hello DDB Families... we will be without Diamondback route coverage all day tomorrow, Fri 5/10. Please find alternate means of transportation to and from school for your students. We appreciate your patience in this matter. Thank you - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director
You won't want to miss out on the amazing performance that our 21st Century Theater Club has in store for you!
#21stCentury #Frozen
