9th Grade Retreat
*Cooking together
*Setting up camps together
*Workshops inspired by/based on the best selling book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
*Creating art pieces together
*Talent Show
*Hiking
*Reflection Activities
*Campfires! Singing campfire, ghost story camp fire, talking campfire
Location: Laguna Campgrounds, Pine Valley
Teachers: Kurt Schwartz, Carol Cabrera, Michelle Clark, Cate Challen, Dave Willey, Julio Zuniga, Alicyn Henkhaus
*Setting up camps together
*Workshops inspired by/based on the best selling book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
*Creating art pieces together
*Talent Show
*Hiking
*Reflection Activities
*Campfires! Singing campfire, ghost story camp fire, talking campfire
Location: Laguna Campgrounds, Pine Valley
Teachers: Kurt Schwartz, Carol Cabrera, Michelle Clark, Cate Challen, Dave Willey, Julio Zuniga, Alicyn Henkhaus
"I had a wonderful time camping. I really enjoyed cooking and eating together as a whole group and I also enjoyed sitting around all the campfires. The hikes were enjoyable too. We got to see a lot of pretty scenery." ~Elena
"My favorite part was the hike through the meadow in the morning with Dr. Cate & Coach Clark! Also, the night time tent times bonding with my roommates."
~Coby
"I had lots of fun and my favorite memory was being around the campfire and just looking at the stars with a friend." ~Ricky
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"One of my favorite things that we were able to do during our trip was the group hike we took as a class. It was really cool to have the opportunity to be out in nature and appreciate the simplicity of being outdoors, unplugged from our devices. I also deeply enjoyed getting to stargaze away from all of the city light pollution. Overall, I feel like I was able to connect with nature and spend time getting to know my new class in a unique environment." ~Sophia
"It was fun because we got to know all the new kids more!" ~Hailey
"The hike was refreshing in the morning!" ~Adrian
"You can't see stars like that in the city!" ~Dylan
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"My favorite part about retreat was hanging out with everyone around the fire." ~Spencer
"The weather was fair and the hike was perfect to look around and gaze at the mountains and trees." ~Diego
"I met a lot of new people, I learned to stay away from meat bees, and I gained a lot more respect for nature" ~Joseph
"All of it! I loved all of it." ~Angel
"My favorite part was getting up early one morning and seeing hte morning mist across the field. We got to climb on top of the boulders and explore. It was a chilly morning but I felt so warm with energy." ~Henna
"This camping trip helped me bond with my classmates and make new friends." ~Leah
"I learned teamwork through cooking, workshops, and basically sleeping in a tent with other people!" ~Elizabeth
"I liked bonding with other people and telling stories. I liked the hikes because there were pretty sceneries and other animals. I liked how the hikes weren't too hard because all we had to do was walk and didn't have to climb. I feel like it was easier to bond in nature because we aren't in a small classroom and it was a new feeling/place. ~Jenny
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"It was fun hanging out with my friends and my teachers." ~Ariana
"The campsite was beautiful and it was nice to get a chance to appreciate it without electronics." ~Hailey
"I learned more about doing things together at the same time." ~Alana
"My cooking skills increased majorly over the three days. I learned how to collaborate with my group to achieve our overall plan or goal. The view was very beautiful and I hope to come back one day." ~Caleb
"Seeing the stars from the campground will be a memory that stays with me for the rest of my life." ~Chloe
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"My favorite part was hanging out with my tent group!" ~Simon
"I apprecaited being out in nature and sleeping in tents and every morning there was a really nice view of the foggy valley surrounded by trees and the sun peaking over the horizon." ~Colin
"It is important to be a steward of the environment because we need to keep this planet beautiful and we want to keep doing that for future generations. I think it was easier to bond outside of our classroom because I feel like nature helps you feel more comfortable around others." ~Paola
"I learned about working with others." ~Viviana
"The campsite really did bring the grade closer and I hope to come again sometime. It was certainly a memorable place for hte 9th grade and I thank you for that." ~Elizabeth
"In nature, I appreciate how the land was made to become the way it is and I enjoyed walking and talking with my friends while I was enjoying the afternoon air." ~Pua
"My favorite part of camping together was hanging out with my friends and amking fire to warm us up at night and in the morning." ~Spencer
"My favorite part of campign was getting to know other people and really just falling in love with nature. In the mornings, when I was cold, I would love looking out to the forest, then have the sun bring a different color to the world. Or when night came around, I could just admire the stars and just think." ~Zulema
"At the campground, I appreciated the beautiful, well maintained trails and getting hit by the cold morning breeze and feeling the cold on my fingers. I like how at night you can see the stars with no light pollution to interfere and being able to see cattle ruminate their food. And the bonding you do, in nature is unmatchable to another bonding." ~Adrian
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