Second Day of 4th Form Expedition Brings New Adventures

It was a chilly night! This morning the fourth form woke early, made an oatmeal breakfast, and snuck out of the tree canopy to find some sunshine. Some began the day with a 3 mile hike while others hopped on bikes, went canoeing or challenged themselves at one of the two rock climbing sites.

One group found an ivy swing in Craig Creek while canoeing and took some time to play there in the water. Its great to see these groups getting to spend time together doing so many activities. Each student shines at a little something different.

Who knew Andrew could lash so well? His skills came in handy this afternoon when two groups went head to head in a raft building challenge. Supplied with two lengths of rope, five barrells, some 2x4's and a piece of plywood, the students were challenged to build a raft. The winning group would successfully build a raft and race it halfway across the pond and back while maintaining the integrity of the raft. It took the whole team to make it happen. You can check out some video clips and photos below!

Video Raft Building Challenge

Students ponder the materials for the raft challenge

A group heads back out on the trail after lunch

Andrew and Ben on the river

Luke loads canoes at the end of the paddle

Andrew, Andrew, and Henry dry off after a day of paddling, only to get wet again in the raft challenge!

Brandon carries his canoe through a low section of water.