2012 Venture Out Trip
Eight women ventured out for 17miles, backpacking the Lake Superior
Trail of the Porcupine State Park in the Upper Peninsula. Though
challenging, the whole adventure was great!!. The group gelled well
and enjoyed each others company especially sharing times around the
camp fire. The sunsets were terrific, Lake Superior cool and
refreshing, and few mosquitoes and no biting flies. A bear was seen
running away from the group-a good way to see one. Lots of laughter
was generated by hanging food on the bear pole but the technique was
perfected and a feeling of accomplishment achieved. Hats off to
Rebecca Bitting, Kristine Brandel-Tanis, Lynn Mecher, and Courtney
Strom for their first time Venture Out success, and to Julie Bladel,
Linda Johnson, and Sarah Snow for their knowledgable contribution to
the whole experience. Though it has been said before, this saying
applies once again: A GREAT time was had by all.
Northland Pines 5th Grade May 25
The 5th graders from Northland Pines School in Eagle River, WI, came for a day of outdoor education. Sixty-seven students, along with three teachers and staff, rotated through five discovery sessions, several big groups games, and performed the Tree Dance song. (thanks for Julia Moon who passed it onto Johanna Sparrman) The lessons were on aquatic life, needs of animals with a bear simulation activity, GPS, tree identification, and compass. Lori Weber, a teacher who has been setting up this field trip for many years now, sums up the experience for her students, “Thank you so much for a great day. Our kids had a wonderful time and all of the adults who accompanied were very impressed. Kudos to you and your staff for putting on a first class field trip.”
North Central 6th Grade May 24
Another great day sums up the time with North Central 6th graders from Powers, MI. Along with teacher, Jon Lorenzoni and adult volunteers, these 32 students spent the day doing GPS , big group initiatives, low elements, and high ropes course challenge.
An email after the event conveys how special the time was for them. “Just wanted to say thank you again for the nice experience. Please pass it along to all of your young workers, also. Everyone was so positive and helpful. The activities were well planned and very beneficial to these 6th graders. My kids had a blast. They talked about it the whole bus ride home. It was a memorable day for them.”
Woodland Elementary 5th Grade May 22
The second day of Woodland Elementary 5th grade visit on May 22nd went very well for one and all. The students were busy and having great fun, the staff enjoyed the time with them, and the weather was great to be outside. Activities on the mainland were archery, canoeing, zip line, and candle/print making. The island experience was the Tarzan swing and climbing the wall. Big group games were also a highlight of the time.
Thanks Woodland 5th graders for a great two days with us. We enjoyed you a lot. Special thanks to our volunteers, Shawn Dotson, Nick Ralston, Tony Menucci, and Anders Ahlberg as well as Point staff.
Woodland Elementary 5th Grade May 21
An active, fun filled time was enjoyed by two classes of 5th graders on May 21st. Along with their teachers and principal, 57 students celebrated the end of the school year by spending time at Point. Students selected from the following mainland activities: archery, candle making and print making, canoeing, and zip line. On the island they could either do the Tarzan swing or climb the wall. Other events of the day were eating in the camp dining hall, playing small and big group games, and riding on the pontoon boat. There was no complaining during this day, just lots of smiles and happy chatter. Thanks to the many staff who came to assist.
Iron Mountain 2nd Graders 2012
Never a dull moment made up this day for 45 second grade students from North Elementary. Besides a big game of predator and prey, each group of 9 students went to five different discovery groups. These were: owl pellets, tree needs, furs and pelts, camouflage, and producers, consumers, and decomposers. It was a great day for students, parent volunteers, teachers, and staff. Special thanks to Scott Pearson from the U. S. Forest Service shared his expertise with us.
