Clipper Adventure - Summer Enrichment

Instructor: Mr. Martin Carter  mcarter@sau52.org

Meeting times: Daily from Monday August 5th Friday August 9th, from 8am-3pm, on the PHS ropes course (behind the school).

Cost: $375

Credit: ½ credit for Physical Education*

Class Summary:  Students will have the opportunity to improve their leadership, communication and problem solving skills, while recognizing and working on their weaknesses and also relying on their strengths. The class will follow the sequential process of icebreakers, team building and problem solving, trust activities, and low and high rope climbing elements. Adventure philosophies and cornerstones such as "Full Value Commitment", "Challenge By Choice", and "Experiential Learning" are all key concepts of this class. Students will have the opportunity to be part of belay team, learn and implement climbing and safety protocols, and will journal and set goals daily.

Students are expected to attempt to climb high rope elements, complete nightly reflecting assignments, attend every day, as well as writing a reflection paper to complete the course. 

Feel free to contact Mr. Carter with any additional questions at mcarter@sau52.org

There is a 14 student maximum, and a 10 student minimum requirement for this course.