2026 Needs Assessment - Schools

  • School Group Needs Assessment

    Please fill out the form in entirety, to help us best serve you and your students during your upcoming field trip.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Arrival Date*
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  • Visit Type*

  • Gender Breakdown

    Knowing the gender breakdown of your students allows us to ensure we provide appropriate lodges for your stay.

  • Catering

  • Is your school receiving catering by HNC during your stay?*
  • Do you have any participants with dietary restrictions?*

  • Please list all dietary restrictions below. For each, include the number of participants with this restriction and any notes regarding the severity. Please remember to include the dietary needs of teachers and chaperones.

    For example, if a participant is lactose-intolerant, please specify whether they can still eat certain foods with milk as an ingredient. If multiple students have the same allergy, please list the number of students at each severity level.

    If communicated at least three weeks prior to your arrival, we will accommodate all restrictions to the best of our ability. Please note that our kitchen is not certified gluten-free, and we cannot guarantee absolute no cross-contamination for participants with celiac disease.

    If you would prefer to bring your own food due to dietary restrictions, we are happy to provide a place to store and heat it. Please list this below if you would like to do so.

  • Egg Allergy*
  • Nut Allergy*
  • Dairy Allergy*
  • Gluten/Wheat*

  • Program Goals

    The following questions will allow us to better support your goals in visiting the Howell Nature Center.
  • Have you, your students, or your school ever participated in programs at the Howell Nature Center?*
  • What are your goals in attending programs at the Howell Nature Center? Check all that apply.

  • Program-Specific Questions

    The following questions will allow us to better support your goals in visiting the Howell Nature Center.
  • Are you participating in any Heifer International Global Village programs during your stay? (International Explorers, Global Tour, Cultural Connections, Global Gateway)*

  • Our Global Village is located a significant distance from our lodges and other program areas. The program area may be difficult to navigate for individuals who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids.

    The amount of food provided during a Cultural Connections and Global Gateway program is representative of the typical portions in impoverished areas. However, this may be insufficient for students with certain medical needs.

    During the Global Gateway Overnight program, students are typically not permitted to access the lodges, modern kitchen, or modern restrooms from 10:00 am the first day until 8:00 am the second day. This may be a concern for students with certain medical needs.

  • Are you participating in any teambuilding programs during your stay? (Adventure Play, Obstacle, Team Challenge, Professional Team Building)*
  • Are you participating in any high adventure programs during your stay? (Zip Line, Climbing Tower, High Ropes, Giant Swing, Leap of Faith, Crate Stack)*

  • Accommodations & Other Needs

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