Middle School had a great adventure at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. If you asked them their favorite part, you would get many different answers. The list might include:
listen to Mr. Freeman from the East Band of the Cherokee Nation sharing stories by the fire
stargazing
swimming in the freezing Nantahala River
white water rafting
survival skills class: how to properly use a knife, starting a fire with flint and steel, building a shelter for freezing conditions
zipping lining and the high ropes adventure course
dancing by the fire
camping out with friends
campwide games
just being with each other
At the middle school level, we at a new level of “perceived risk” into our programming. Pushing edges within a safe space is empowering and character building. It is testing out our edges of being uncomfortable and digging down deep to move past that perceived edge. This is a powerful part of supporting our young people on their journey to adulthood.
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