PENDALOUAN OUTDOOR EDUCATION

OUTDOOR EDUCATION at YMCA Camp Pendalouan always provides an amazing experience for fifth grade students; and this year was no exception.  Although the second day challenged us with some rain, our first day was packed full of adventurous outdoor activities.  Click on any image for a larger view of the  photo highlight.

Mrs. Balsom, Mrs. Pellegrom, Ms. Anderson, and Ms. Westerman

Building a shelter was a part of the survival class.

Finding dry materials to start a fire was no picnic.

Camp counselor Thomas helps us "survive" in the woods.

Using harnesses, helmets, cables, ropes and wooden beams strung 20 to 35 feet high among trees or poles, teams explore risk-taking, trust and coaching during the Pendalouan high ropes course and climbing wall.

Myla provided an impressive demonstration of her "no fear" attitude.

Waiting and watching is all a part of the adventure.

Micah celebrates success on the climbing wall.

Working together was an essential part of the challenge activities. 

The Space Web proved to be an extreme challenge for most teams.

Crossing the "raging river" in the rain required considerable teamwork.

Candle making was a part of our Pioneer Life class.

Canoeing Big Blue Lake was an essential part of our "fur trading" on Wednesday afternoon.

Making cornmeal bread with camp counselors Emily and Courtney was tasty.

McKenzie, Mark, and Emma enjoy a relaxing swing.