Outdoor Adventure

This theme area combines physical outdoor activities and mental challenges to encourage students to learn new skills, gain self-confidence and explore new emotions. Central to this theme is the use of a Project Adventure certified, student constructed Ropes Course combining both high and low elements. The "Just Do It" attitude of this theme challenges the students to experience life in a constructive and positive manner.

Carpentry 

 From rough framing to post & beam construction, along with carpentry and finish work techniques, this theme offers the opportunity for students to learn multiple carpentry disciplines. Theme projects from furniture to houses are designed to challenge students and emphasize the importance of project completion and quality.

Animal Science/Farm Machinery

In this theme area, students receive riding instruction and learn basic horsemanship skills to facilitate personal empowerment, self confidence and self esteem. Students will be involved in a hands-on approach to learning animal science, focusing on equine studies in anatomy, physiology, health, horse psychology and stable management. Students also learn about and safely use farm equipment including tractors, trucks and mini-excavators.

Mechanics Programs 

 In these programs, we offer an exposure to general mechanics, welding and fabrication. We do all the maintenance and repairs on a growing fleet of construction and farm equipment. Students learn to service a wide variety of equipment including bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, farm tractors and trucks.

Forestry Conservation/Agriculture 

This theme covers all aspects of the forest. Harvesting, milling and building with trees from a managed woodlot are emphasized. Students become aware of the forest as a vital part of our community and planet, including awareness of wildlife habitat, tree and plant habitat, water resources and the general well being of our forests. Awareness of forestry recreational opportunities is emphasized in every project. As part of the agriculture piece of this program, the students take part in planting and harvesting a vegetable garden.

In addition to the Academics offered through the Main Themes, MapleStone offers instruction in:

Literacy - with a literacy specialist

Driver's Permit/License

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Co-Op/Work Study Program - offered through local businesses for Juniors and Seniors