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“I feel so good”” one girl exclaimed at the end of a recent hike out by Blue Rock. Now, this wasn't just any hike but the beginning of our Wild Things program.
Inspired by Quest at Oilfields and with assistance from the amazing, Kelly Douglas, an Outward Bound Instructor, also from OHS, Wild Things hopes to combine adventure and learning.
Our next adventures hopefully will include orienteering challenges, learning outdoor survival and leadership skills, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, a high ropes course and canoeing.
We know that these are experiences that many of our students at risk (and we mean at risk of not graduating in a traditional school setting), may never have (or had) a chance to experience.
By stepping into the unknown and the outdoors, Wild Things allows us, as teachers and staff, more opportunities to build meaningful relationships with students, resulting in greater student engagement across all academics.
We are already seeing evidence of this as students are more motivated and focused on their school work and attending more regularly.
Finally, students who participate in the Wild Things program can earn up to five high school credits in Wildlife courses ranging in topics from orienteering to outdoor leadership. These five credits will bring the students one step closer to graduation and beyond.
We'd also like to thank our Family School Liaison Counselor, Angela Thiele, for joining us on these trips
Everyone is welcome to drop by our school, or call us, 938-4576, to learn more about Wild Things or other programs we offer at Education Plus.
Have a safe and happy holidays everyone!