Day two shifts focus to collaborative problem-solving with an engineering challenge and the collective creation of a classroom 'Community Contract'.
A 30-minute introductory lesson on growth mindset for 6th graders, focusing on the power of self-talk and neuroplasticity through the metaphors of a mirror (reflection) and a mountain (growth).
A 30-minute growth mindset lesson for 6th graders that reframes mistakes as essential information for brain growth and skill development.
A reflective lesson for high school students to evaluate their academic accountability over the past year and plan for future growth.
A physiology-focused intervention for high schoolers to understand the stress response and master somatic regulation techniques during final exams. Students explore the 'circuitry' of their nervous system and practice specific physical interventions to manage exam-induced impulsivity.
The final day celebrates the new community with a 'Basecamp Olympics' event and a reflective 'Letter to Future Self' to set the tone for the year ahead.
The first day of basecamp focuses on individual identity and initial team bonds through a 'Human Bingo' social hunt and a creative 'Personal Crest' project.