Benzie County Central Schools
SEEDS EcoSchool
at Betsie Valley Elementary School
Serving 10-20 students a day — Grades K-5
ROUTINE
Mon-Thurs from 4:00 to 6:30 pm – Mealtime at 5:40 pm
Lesson of the Day 4:45-5:40
Plus Outdoor Exploration/Recess and Homework Help
LOCAL EMPHASIS
STEM Challenges and Team-Building, Cooking and Baking,
Gardening, Hiking Trail on School Property
A monthly FAMILY FUN NIGHT
SITE COORDINATOR: Keira Long
klong@ecoseeds.org
School Address: 17936 Cadillac Hwy. Thompsonville MI
School Phone: 231.378.4164
Offered free to enrolled students thanks to support
from 21st Century Community Learning Centers
from 21st Century Community Learning Centers
SEEDS EcoSchool
at Benzie Central Middle School
Serving 20-25 students a day — Grades 6-8
ROUTINE
Mon-Thurs from 2:45 to 6:15pm – Mealtime at 3:30 pm
Lesson of the Day 4:20-5:30
Plus Homework Help – Literacy – Art – Life Skills
LOCAL EMPHASIS
Partnerships with
Crystal Mountain, Benzonia Public Library, and Master Gardeners Club;
Cooking and Gardening projects
A monthly FAMILY FUN NIGHT
BUS TRANSPORTATION is available.
MULTI-SITE COORDINATOR: Molly Pavelek
mpavelek@ecoseeds.org
231.632.2144
231.632.2144
School Address: 9300 Homestead Road, Benzonia MI
School Phone: 231.882.4498
Offered free to enrolled students thanks to support
from 21st Century Community Learning Centers
from 21st Century Community Learning Centers
SEEDS EcoSchool
at Benzie Central High School & Academy
Serving 10 to 15 students a day — Grades 9-12
ROUTINE
Mon-Thurs from 2:45 to 5:50pm – Mealtime at 5:15 pm
Lesson of the Day 3:45-5:15
Plus Homework Help, Reflection, Games, Self-care
LOCAL EMPHASIS
Utilizing Eco and STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math) approaches
Field trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat’l Lakeshore
Volunteer opportunities with community organizations
Partnership with Grow Benzie
A once per semester FAMILY FUN NIGHT
BUS TRANSPORTATION is available.
SITE SUPERVISOR, Lindsay Wallin
lwallin@ecoseeds.org
907.687.6790
907.687.6790
School Address: 9300 Homestead Road, Benzonia MI
School Phone: 231.882.4498
Offered free to enrolled students thanks to support
from 21st Century Community Learning Centers
from 21st Century Community Learning Centers
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A note from our Co-Founder, Pete Muñoz: SEEDS was created as a clearinghouse of optimism and regenerative spirit. We wanted …
We believe that investing in youth is critical for the world today and for the world tomorrow.
We are beyond thrilled to share that we have secured $7,625,000 to continue our out-of-school-time programs for five years.
