Field Trip Fun

[MrsN]

My new school takes 6th graders on a 3 day 2 night field trip to a nature conservation reserve. Many times there is snow on the ground when they go, but this week we lucked out with days in the 50s and nights in the 30s. The kids got to do lots of hiking through the woods and learned about survival skills like fire starting. Also did some pioneer skills like team sawing and hatchet throwing.

One of my favorite things was the observation tower. On top of the biggest hill is a 55 foot tower with great views.

Edited November 16, 2016 by MrsN

[Fab4]

Hi Katie:

One  of the perks you get when teaching

Pictures look great

Now quit foolin around and get some scrollin' done

Fab4

[Scrolling Steve]

Sounds like a great outing for you and the kids !

[GPscroller]

Nice when Mother Nature co-operates and gives us all a break.  Hope all had a good time.

 

Jeff

[jerry1939]

Hi MrsN,

 

The first and the last photos you posted are also a lovely view. Glad it was both interesting and entertaining for all of you.

 

jerry

[WayneMahler]

What a great experience. Something to treasure for years to come

[Rockytime]

WOW! What an experience.

[amazingkevin]

My new school takes 6th graders on a 3 day 2 night field trip to a nature conservation reserve. Many times there is snow on the ground when they go, but this week we lucked out with days in the 50s and nights in the 30s. The kids got to do lots of hiking through the woods and learned about survival skills like fire starting. Also did some pioneer skills like team sawing and hatchet throwing.

One of my favorite things was the observation tower. On top of the biggest hill is a 55 foot tower with great views.

Observation towers are pretty bare bone construction.i got to the second story and clung to the railing in fear I heard noises from above only to figure out little kids made it to the top.I said if they could do it im going to do it too.I finally made it white knuckled and white faced to the top.?For what ever reason there was a bath tub 6 storys up?any way i started rocking the tower to scare the kids and sure enough those brave little guys begged me to stop,please mister don't,yes sweet revenge,how brave are you now,lol

[Lucky2]

Nice pictures Katie, thanks for sharing them with us. I have a niece who is a teacher and she's about your age, she goes out on these excursions all the time.

Len

[meflick]

Glad you got to go on the trip with them and you had good weather.  I know my kids always loved when they got to go on trips like that from school.  Thanks for sharing your photos.  Looks like you enjoyed it as much as the kids.

[Rob Roy]

Hello Katie. 3 days the youngsters will not forget. A beautiful place to be indeed. Judging by the big grin on your face you seemed  to be having a great time too. Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Rob Roy.

[amazingkevin]

My new school takes 6th graders on a 3 day 2 night field trip to a nature conservation reserve. Many times there is snow on the ground when they go, but this week we lucked out with days in the 50s and nights in the 30s. The kids got to do lots of hiking through the woods and learned about survival skills like fire starting. Also did some pioneer skills like team sawing and hatchet throwing.

One of my favorite things was the observation tower. On top of the biggest hill is a 55 foot tower with great views.

Yes wind in your face,miles of unobstructed veiw,piece and serenity,well worth going there to enjoy this.

[LarryEA]

Very nice story. The lake is beautiful and so are the views from the observation tower.

Looks like you enjoyed the outing and you photograph well.

[wombatie]

The worst thing about a trip like that is that you have to take the kids.  :lol: :lol:   Great photos Katie, I love the color of the water.

 

Marg

[Sparkey]

Sounds like a great time. Great view you can see forever.

[Phantom Scroller]

Looks to me like your having the most fun Katie.  Roly

[ike]

Glad you had a good trip. It looks like a good place to go fishing.The kids will always remember you and your field trips.

IKE