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MT Tech hosts a pirate themed week for Mining City students

Posted: Jul 16, 2012 4:28 PM by Jamie Leary

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Montana Tech's Institute for Educational Opportunities Kids' College is hosting the pirate themed week.

Students from grades 1-6 will partake in the swashbuckling events.

On Monday, the week kicked off helping the kids get into character. With a little assistance, they made eye patches and beards and even learned some pirate vocabulary.

The kids will continue the week with map making, treasure hunting and boating.

Schedule of Events

Monday, July 16
How To... A Guide To Becoming A Pirate
Theresa Rader
We gunna show ye th' ropes 'o bein' a scurvy pirate. Activities include pirate vocabulary, weaponry, and a pirate fashion show.

Tuesday, July 17
Maps and Compasses.... OH MY!!
Steve Tarrant
Every scurvy pirate needs a treasure map 'n compass to find their treasure. Gather pirates fer th' makin' 'o ye own special treasure map with the help of an MSE Engineer.

Wednesday, July 18
Waves of Electronics
Bryce Hill
Ask yourself, "Who needs ships when ye have robots wit' sails?" Find the answer with a Montana Tech Engineering Professor.

Thursday, July 19
Gates of the Mountains-Ships Ahead
Keri Jaynes
Pirate Montana style by boating through Gates of the Mountains where Lewis and Clark explored.
ALL DAY TRIP FOR ALL STUDENTS

Friday, July 20
Treasure Hunt
Steve Tarrant
Have ye dreamed 'o findin' treasure? Well hone ye huntin' skills wit' 'tis specialized treasure hunt.

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