Session Three is uniquely short. We often take the opportunity to create a creative and experiential quest. This year that quest will be the Ellis Island simulation.
Back by popular demand, this quest will give Eagles the chance to explore the history of immigration in the United States, focusing on Ellis Island as a particular time and place in history. After familiarizing themselves with the history surrounding Ellis Island, each Eagle will create a character. Through the lens of this persona, Eagles will navigate the journey to and through Ellis Island. There will be an element of chance to this simulation, the roll of a dice or the pick of a card will determine the trajectory of each Eagle's Ellis Island experience. As they go through the process, Eagles will document their experience in a journal through their character's eyes.
If Eagles would like to connect with their own family's history of immigration, recent or historical, we encourage them to have conversations at home. Any Eagle that wants to share their own family history is welcome to during launches this session.
Because of the length of this session, there will not be an in-person exhibition this session. Eagles will bring their journals home to share with family at the end of the session.
All the best!
- Kelsey & Kristen
