2025 Needs Assessment

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.
School or Group Name*
Contact Person*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Arrival Date*

MonthDayYear
If you are participating in multiple day trips, please select the date of your first program.
Visit Type*

DayOvernight
Number of Students*
Grade Level(s) / Age Range*
Number of Teachers*
Number of Chaperones*
Please use this space to provide any notes or comments regarding the number of participants.
Gender Breakdown

Knowing the gender breakdown of your students allows us to ensure we provide appropriate lodges for your stay.
Number of Female Students*
Number of Male Students*
Number of Nonbinary / Gender Nonconforming Students*
We strive to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Please use the space below to describe any specific needs regarding lodging or restrooms.

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)*

YesNo
Is your group familiar with the work of Heifer Projects International?
What are your goals in attending the Global Village at the Howell Nature Center? Some of the different topics we can cover include: poverty, world hunger, malnutrition, water issues, where you live determines what your house is made from, culture, and population distribution.
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.
Will any of your participants require accommodations during the Global Village program? If so, please describe below.
Examples include:
Are you participating in any teambuilding programs during your stay? (Adventure Play, Obstacle, Team Challenge, Professional Team Building)*

YesNo
Why did you select a teambuilding program?
Are there any specific goals you would like your students to work towards? (Problem-solving, cooperation, trust, goal-setting, just having fun, etc)
Are you participating in any high adventure programs during your stay? (Zip Line, Climbing Tower, High Ropes, Giant Swing, Leap of Faith, Crate Stack)*

YesNo
All our high adventure programs have a weight restriction of 50 to 250 pounds. Do you have concerns regarding this for any of your students?
Will any of your students need physical accommodations or extra support on the high adventure elements?

Accommodations & Other Needs
Our goal is to create a successful environment for all participants. Would any of your students or adults benefit from accommodations to improve their camp experience, not described elsewhere? If so, please explain below.
If you'd like to discuss this information and potential options further, please reach out to your program coordinator (ashleyd@howellnaturecenter.org, beckym@howellnaturecenter.org, or claireg@howellnaturecenter.org).
Is there anything else we should know about your group?
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School Group Needs Assessment

Gender Breakdown

Catering

Program Goals

Program-Specific Questions

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.

Accommodations & Other Needs