McMains Crew

March 12 Cross Country Ski day Tahoe Donner March 14 Pi day celebration (Minimum Day) March 21 Cross Country Ski day Tahoe Donner March 26 Documentary Sneak Peek, Martis Camp Theater, 6:30 Showtime Students, Sponsors, Producers and Experts only (Community premiere date to be announced later this month) March 28-29 Goal-reviewing/setting Conferences

Expedition News: Worlds of Wonders Expedition Question of the Week: How did geography affect the early settlement of Egypt? Learning Targets: I can explain how geography affected early settlement in Egypt, Kush, and Canaan. I can use the skills of craftsmanship to produce high-quality art related to our expedition. As we are exploring the geography [...]

Six members of the McMains Crew kicked their leadership skills into high gear and presented their qualifications for Student Council offices. Their one-minute speeches were well prepared and each student presented their best qualities and ideas. After a very close vote, we are proud to be represented by Olivia Omar and Cole Bumen! To all [...]

The spring Worlds of Wonders Expedition is well under way and we are beginning to delve into our study of 5 ancient civilizations through 4 case studies: Worlds of Wonders Expedition: The study of Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, and China Long Term Learning Targets: 1.     I can explain why civilizations developed where and when [...]

Blue Bear Productions needs your help!  We are very excited that the film “Geology of California: 4,500,000,000 Years in the Making” is nearing completion. The students photographed, created the artwork and graphics, wrote the scripts, and conducted the interviews. They also directed the documentary short and partnered with Coconut-Films.com for post-production.  The trailer can be [...]

  We have the most extraordinary line-up of opportunities and experts this month. We have to be the luckiest expeditionary crew in the country thanks to our phenomenal parents!   Kevin Bumen made it possible for our crew to film the Sierra Nevada Mountains and volcanoes from the air!  With cinematographer Doug McMains aboard, Cole [...]

G-r-r-r-reat! It began with scattered, individual excitement and ended with a successful all-crew challenge. We mastered the “Pipeline” by cooperating, staying cool-headed under pressure and taking care of each other – all things we learned in three days of team-building activities as we enjoyed ourselves at Walton’s Grizzly Lodge.  Along with the intense team problem-solving [...]

We’ve begun a journey inward to discover ourselves. Our unique and beautiful journal covers are an expression of who we are right now. The pages inside are waiting to be filled with who we are becoming...See them in our photo gallery.

Earth Shaking, Mountain Making, a study of California geology is the McMains Crew fall expedition and we plan an extraordinary final product. With the guidance of a local cinematographer, the McMains Crew will be writing, directing, and producing a documentary film for entry in youth film festivals!   Along with our academic expedition, we are [...]