Cobscook Institute partners with Calais High School to offer an accredited course of study for students in Cobscook Experiential Programs. Cobscook students are enrolled in eight courses each year, which are fully aligned with the Maine Learning Results and the national Common Core Standards.

Our program is highly influenced by methods of experiential education, which is focused on direct experience followed by focused reflection. Experiential education can be found in outdoor education programs, environmental education programs, cooperative education, and service learning projects, all of which are woven into the Cobscook experience. Cobscook students find themselves engaged in projects on the Cobscook Institute campus and around the community, while also focusing on core academic skills.

Students may currently choose to participate between one and four years in the program. Cobscook Experiential Programs offers a rotating slate of courses that changes depending on the year, listed below. Please be in touch to learn more about the current curriculum.

Math

Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 & Trig, Personal Finance

Language Arts 

Move through a variety of themes: Humans and Nature, Exploring the World through Literature, Civil Rights and Social Change, and more

Social Studies 

World History, US History, 

Government and Civic Participation

Lab Science Classes

Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Studies

Early College Courses

Open to eligible juniors and seniors in varying subjects

Career Explorations

Career surveys, resume development, interview skills, college visits, communication skills, teamwork, and leadership practice

Art 1 & 2

Including: Ceramics, Digital Photography, Drawing and Nature Journaling, Electric Guitar/Bass Building, and Music Lessons

Spanish 

Take Spanish for up to 4 years

Outdoor Skills & Leadership

Outdoor sports skill development, trip planning, map and compass, leave no trace, outdoor safety

Personal Health & Wellness

Fitness, nutrition, first aid, brain health, sleep, illnesses and substance use disorders, body systems & sex ed.

Computational Thinking & Digital Applications

Programming, Robotics, Web Design, and Digital Projects