Lowry Lodge

The Lowry Lodge was built in 1981 and fully remodeled in 1995. It has five dorm rooms, one of which is handicapped accessible. Bathrooms are downstairs. Lowry can sleep a total of 26 people.

Schwyzer Lodge

Built at the turn of the 20th century, Schwyzer Lodge was the summer home of the Schwyzer family. This lodge can accommodate up to 11 people. Bathrooms are half a level down from the dorm rooms. None of Schwyzer Lodge is handicapped accessible.

Assigning Rooms

Blocks of dorm rooms will be assigned for your group’s use once your final numbers are confirmed. Students should remain in the area assigned to their group; areas designated for other groups are off limits. It is the teacher’s responsibility to assign students to specific rooms prior to ar rival. Group leaders will be given keys to the student rooms upon arrival. There is a $ 65 fee for each lost key.

Lounge and Courtesy Phone

There is a lounge at the end of the hall in Crosby Lodge that may be used for both instruction and relaxation. Adult supervision is required. Courtesy phones are provided for security and outgoing calls, they accept only credit card, collect, or local calls. Phone use by students must be supervised. A coin operated washing machine and dryer are available in the dorm.

What To Bring

Personal storage space in the dorm rooms is limited, so plan on bringing a duffel or suitcase that fits under the bed. Shoes and boots worn outdoors should be kept in the sink area on the linoleum. Students and chaperones must bring their own sleeping bags or linens, pillow, towel, and toiletries. Requests for linen ($10.00 per person) must be made at least two weeks in advance.

What to Leave at Home

For reasons of conservation, safety, and consideration, radios, CD and cassette players, electrical appliances such as blow dryers, and food and gum are not allowed in the dorm rooms. Weapons are not allowed on the Audubon Center property. If you choose to use insect repellent (DEET free), please put it on outdoors, not in the buildings.

Quiet Time

The Audubon Center requires quiet time from 10 PM to 6:30 AM for both students and adults. Group chaperones are expected to deal with disruptions quickly. Days are full of activity and adventure, so a good night sleep is essential for everyone.

Conservation and Recycling

The Audubon Center encourages conservation and recycling. All students and adults should close doors and windows, turn off lights and faucets, and recycle all recyclable items

SUPERVISION

ALL supervision in the dorm is the responsibility of the teachers and chaperones. Students should not be in the dorm at any time without adult supervision. It is a good idea to develop a schedule of dorm coverage so that an adult is on duty any time the students may be in the dorm.

Serving Meals

Meals are served cafeteria style in the dining room. All students come to the dining room together, and a staff person or chaperone will call tables up to the food line a few at a time.

Food Waste Reduction Program (Ort)

To encourage everyone to prevent food waste, the Audubon Center has a food waste reduction and composting program. Food waste (Ort) is collected at a centrally located compost bucket at the end of each meal. The ort is then weighed and charted. Students are not required to take all foods offered.

Seconds

Many times seconds are available and will be announced when everyone is through the serving line.

Busing Dishes

Everyone is required to bus their trays and other dishes to the dishwashing area. Adults closest to spills are expected to go to the kitchen and request a mop or rag for clean up.

Special Dietary Needs

If any of your group members have special dietary needs, please let us know in advance by indicating the specifics on the yellow reservation form. We will do our best to accommodate these needs, but it may be necessary for the person to bring supplementary food from home.

Meatless Meals

Some days are meatless at the Audubon Center. Our kitchen staff prepares meatless, student oriented meals on these days in an effort to make us aware of different food alternatives, and the impact of various agricultural practices on the environment. There will be a vegetarian option at every meal for those who chose not to eat meat.

Kitchen Helpers

Kitchen helpers (KP) must be provided by the group for each meal. Please assigned 2 to 3 adults and 5 students for each meal you are responsible for. If you are a small group in residence with another group, we will ask you to take a turn at KP. Two months prior to your visit, you will receive a KP Helpers assignment sheet. Please make your KP schedule prior to your arrival. KP should not be used for disciplinary action. Please note that KP helpers come in for meals 20 minutes earlier than others in the group, and will be occupied for a time after meals to assist with clean up.