Greetings sophomores, parents, faculty and other interested folks! We're starting to think about our annual five day backpacking expedition for our sophomore class!
Since 2001 we've been taking our sophomores to the back country to teach core elements of cooperative learning in a hands on environment in which students own both their successes and their setbacks. The theme of the Sophomore Expedition is "There is more in us than we know," after a quote by educator Kurt Hahn.
Today at class meeting I'm going to roll out the program, talk about why we do the trip, and answer questions. We will also distribute the clothing list so folks can start thinking about what to bring back from the spring break. Parents: we're also sending all this information to you at home.
I find that if students worry about the expedition without anything to do then they will be stressed out rather than prepared for the trip. So here are some ways we can all prepare for the trip and make the run up a little less stressful.
To start with check out the slide show from last year!
A good next step might be to read the frequently asked questions.
Want more? Great! You can check out our notes on clothing and good equipment to bring on expedition. Remember the gear list is coming home both by mail and with your child. Or you can view it online.
For now - let's get psyched! Spring is coming and we're going camping together!
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