Get in Touch
Part of the immersion experience is to unplug from minute by minute cell phone connectedness; therefore, students communicate with parents through this daily blog that two different students author each day. We do this to encourage student group bonding during down-time with old-fashioned games (cards, spot-it, set, boggle - are good, easy to bring group game options) and to avoid interruptions that disrupt the program.
It is best to share potentially upsetting news with a teacher/chaperone, so they can deliver the news at an appropriate and private moment and/or arrange for a private call home. We provide digital video/photo cameras for use by groups during times that teachers collect phones to encourage the immersion experience.
SOC on-site coordinators and teacher chaperones always have access to WIFI locations for internet calling services and email use when cell service is poor. In addition, our hosts have 24/7 phone service for emergency situations.
It is best to share potentially upsetting news with a teacher/chaperone, so they can deliver the news at an appropriate and private moment and/or arrange for a private call home. We provide digital video/photo cameras for use by groups during times that teachers collect phones to encourage the immersion experience.
SOC on-site coordinators and teacher chaperones always have access to WIFI locations for internet calling services and email use when cell service is poor. In addition, our hosts have 24/7 phone service for emergency situations.