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Biscayne National Park
Professional Development

OVERNIGHT PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Biscayne Expedition is a standards-based, overnight camping program that is offered December-March.  Classes of 25, plus teachers and chaperones, are transported to Elliott Key to take advantage of one of nature's outdoor classrooms.  While a National Park Ranger will help to facilitate your class's visit and will present programs, you, the teacher, and your chaperones are the driving force behind Biscayne Expedition.  Teachers must register for and attend a MANDATORY, two day teacher's workshop.  During this free workshop, teachers will be transported by boat to Elliott Key and will participate in every aspect of camp that your students will encounter.  Teachers will participate in the standards based programs that are presented to your students, as well as cook camp food and sleep in tents.  (If you have participated in a Biscayne Expedition Teacher's Workshop within the last two years, you do not need to attend another to bring your students out this school year.)  The Teacher Workshop will be conducted November 22-23, 2008. To help you plan your Biscayne Expedition, follow these steps:

1. View the Overnight Program website for more details about program specifics.
2. Call (305)230-1144 x 3078 to register for the Teacher's Workshop.
3. Print the Biscayne Expedition Registration Form, fill it out and mail it or fax it to the address or number provided.

The Jones family on the porch of their Porgy Key home.  

Did You Know?
Israel Lafayette Jones purchased land on Porgy Key, at the southern end of Biscayne National Park, in 1898. He, his wife Mozelle and their sons Arthur and Lancelot carved out a life for themselves by farming pineapples and key limes, eventually owning most of the land surrounding Jones Lagoon.
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Last Updated: August 11, 2008 at 14:55 EST