By Aisha
For the 8th graders last trip together we went to Mt. St. Helens where we learned about the intense day and aftermath of the eruption, explored the Ape Caves and tested our knowledge of the outdoors in a 24 hour survival challenge. We (8th graders) had 2-3 weeks to prepare and plan our trip as a class. We were split up into four groups: Campfire and Stoves, Scheduling, Activities, and Food and planned the trip from there. Campfire and Stoves had to learn how to start and maintain a fire as well as how to use a Coleman Stove. Scheduling took control of things such as van groups and timing. Activities group planned campfire activities and group games/activities. And the food group created the meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks Monday-Friday. This trip was a definite eye opener showing our class how strong of a bond we have with one another and how much we will miss each other when we go our separate ways for high school. Nevertheless it was a great trip filled with emotional bonding moments as well as fun and bubbly ones to make it unforgettable.
