It was a nice day out when we went to the low elements ropes course on Tuesday and Wednesday. We were able to learn different ways of working together and problem solve. Although communication is key in certain activities, sometimes it is best just not to talk at all. Afterall silence is golden. In activities such as the Mohawk walk, teamwork is essential. One person cannot simply just walk across the lines by him or herself. We each needed to help each other not only to balance, but also to spot each other and make sure no one is hurt in the process. Overall it was a fun experience and hopefully we will be able to do more of this type of activity soon!
P.S.
Don’t forget to check for ticks!
a few pictures from a day on the low elements!
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Enjoy this video of one of the students taking a big drop on the Swingshot element of our school’s ropes course!
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We had a GREAT time today on the swing shot element on the ropes course. I would say that this is probably the most fun of all of the activities we have so far done in the program. We were hooked up to the swing apparatus and were then lifted by the rest of the group as high as we could go (or wanted to go in most cases), and were then dropped, to fall and swing back and forth. I felt extremely safe in the two harnesses with numerous extra safety knots and carabiners. I would also like to say to all of the people who are afraid of heights that no matter how high you went up on the rope you did a great job, I understand how hard it can be to over come your fears.
So yesterday we went hiking in Sudbury. When we arrived there, there was no desert in sight. It was a forest! We began our hike, and after a few steps, I took a spill. Luckily, I am quite used to falling, so I was not hurt. So we continued walking. We came to these planks that were precariously perched over a beautiful, lush marsh. The water was a muddy blue. As we walked further and further, the signs of man began to become less prominent. We could not hear anything but the birds chirping and the soft trickling of water. Soon, we began to walk back. it was odd walking back on the path, because it was almost as if we were slowly walking back into civilization. You could see, slowly but surely, the signs of man came back. It was a chilly, but beautiful hike.
Enjoy this video of the students climbing on Fay’s indoor rock wall
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Enjoy this fun video of the students navigating their way through 615 acres of mixed forest!
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We took a hike on Wednesday of this week on a near by parcel of 615 acres that contained a variety of habitats. Activity by beavers has flooded some portions of the property creating swamps and marshes while other areas remain pitch and red pine forests.
Notably, the students were provided a map and a series of compass headings to follow and did not receive any guidance from the faculty. They were able to navigate the trails confidently and find their way back to the van with relative ease!
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Click here for the original map from the Sudbury Valley Trustees or here for more information Desert Natural Area / Memorial Forest Reservation.
Because we frequently hike in areas that are tick habitat, we have compiled a bit of information about the most common ticks in our area. Take minute to read and learn how to identify and protect yourself from these tiny parasites.
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