By: Emily McHugh
Outdoor Ministry Team Member
Here at Camp Gray, we just finished our first retreat of the season! Northwest Catholic school of Milwaukee blessed us with the presence of their fifth and seventh graders last Wednesday through Friday.
As I write this from a near empty camp, it is difficult to believe that just a couple days ago over eighty students filled the basketball courts, the trails and the Pav. Fifth graders were able to take a departure from their classroom setting via the Environmental Stewardship program during which they learned about marshes, cranes, invasive species, streams, and forests from volunteers Kevin, Amanda, Meghan, and myself. They (as well as the excited staff) had the added bonus of visiting the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, witnessing the endangered Whooping Cranes in all their glory!
Meanwhile, the seventh graders were in good hands and had a great time with volunteers Chris, Mo-T, Renata, and Pat as they underwent several teambuilding activities.
The two groups merged for the entertaining bonfire which satisfied everyone’s funny bone, as well as sweet tooth with the favorite bonfire snack of smores.
This week, we’re welcoming Sacred Hearts School for a teambuilding and spiritual retreat – we can’t wait! Camp Gray wishes you all a blessed week!
Outdoor Ministry Team Member
Here at Camp Gray, we just finished our first retreat of the season! Northwest Catholic school of Milwaukee blessed us with the presence of their fifth and seventh graders last Wednesday through Friday.
As I write this from a near empty camp, it is difficult to believe that just a couple days ago over eighty students filled the basketball courts, the trails and the Pav. Fifth graders were able to take a departure from their classroom setting via the Environmental Stewardship program during which they learned about marshes, cranes, invasive species, streams, and forests from volunteers Kevin, Amanda, Meghan, and myself. They (as well as the excited staff) had the added bonus of visiting the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, witnessing the endangered Whooping Cranes in all their glory!
Meanwhile, the seventh graders were in good hands and had a great time with volunteers Chris, Mo-T, Renata, and Pat as they underwent several teambuilding activities.
The two groups merged for the entertaining bonfire which satisfied everyone’s funny bone, as well as sweet tooth with the favorite bonfire snack of smores.
This week, we’re welcoming Sacred Hearts School for a teambuilding and spiritual retreat – we can’t wait! Camp Gray wishes you all a blessed week!
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