This past week, Lower Elementary headed up to the mountains of western North Carolina to Camp Rockmont for their overnight adventure. Not only is this trip an amazing opportunity to build independence and explore the natural world, but it’s also a fantastic community builder. Students supported each other, cheered each other on, showered each other with kindness, and showed so much appreciation for the landscape.
Our visit to Rockmont included the amazing new climbing wall, waterfront fun and challenges, and a mountain hike. Challenging edges is one of the ways that we support our children's growth as well. The climbing wall and waterfront offers fun and exciting ways to stretch and grow their comfort zone and confidence. Some of the favorite “challenges” are the gully washer, climbing spider web, and high dive. As always, it is "challenge by choice," so the first years, it might be watching, but when they come back the following year, it is usually game on!
One element of this trip that is my personal favorite is taking students on a hike up the mountain. Rhododendron thickets, pioneer cabin, medicinal plants, and mica…are all magical parts of this outing.
It is with a sad heart to share that Rockmont was significantly impacted by the hurricane. Fortunately, everyone involved with camp and living on the mountain is safe and starting plans for evacuation.
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