Echo Hill

After returning from Camp Letts last week, I drove out to the Eastern Shore and spent Wednesday through Friday (October 10th - 12th ) with the 6th graders at Echo Hill.  The students had been at Echo Hill since Monday.  The five day, four night  trip was an amazing experience for all.  Students stayed in tents, and participated in two 3-hour classes per day.  Classes included Bay Studies, Pond Studies, Mystery Tours, Night Hikes, Opinions Class, Early American Studies, Sensory Environment Exploration, Adventure I (low ropes) and II ("big swing" and zip line), "Garbology," Survival, "Scanoe," Hayrides, and Orienteering.  

Students also learned the importance of not wasting their food at each meal.  The acronym, S.L.O.P, "stuff left on plate," became a pertinent theme for the week.  Campers learned to be more responsible with their portions, to consider sharing food, and to be aware of how much food they waste.

Chaperoning this trip for the second time, a few things became clear to me.  All Echo Hill staff members have a true passion for their specific concentration.  Each member also has expertise at teaching and keeping students engaged, and has the ability to make significant connections with young people.  What a week!  Highlights below: