| State: | Connecticut |
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| Address: | 121 Carmel Hill Rd N, Bethlehem, CT 06751, USA |
| Postal code: | 06751 |
| Phone: | (860) 868-2230 |
| Website: | https://www.horacemann.org/academic-life/dorr |
In 1965, Horace Mann established the John Dorr Nature Laboratory in Washington, Connecticut with a gift of 83 acres of undeveloped land. The Laboratory now encompasses 320 acres of fields, streams, and ponds in which students can explore nature and engage in outdoor pursuits. Dorr’s resident faculty instruct students in environmental science, conservation, and outdoor living. Student visits begin in the second grade, with overnight programs beginning in the third grade. A 2009 $8 million capital project resulted in the Dorr we know today, which included creation of the main lodge and a multi-purpose barn/classroom. To learn more about our LEED-certified campus, click here. This Dorr setting becomes a medium for students' self-discovery through which they can examine their relationships with others, themselves while they study the natural environment in new and growth-enhancing ways. As a result, the programs emphasize the cooperative aspects of living and learning in community.
Beautiful!
Great and enjoyable camp ground that teaches kids about nature in a enjoyable way, This lab was made by Horace Mann School
a great place where adventures are taken , teamwork established, sceince discovered and friends made. all in one place.
Best there is