Olivia Uphold – Loveland, Colorado … Students from Campion Academy (CA) in Loveland, Colorado, spent the day exploring Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) on September 13.
For half the day, students took a course from park ranges learning about the ecosystems that make up the park. Students were able to choose how they wanted to experience the park after the course had completed. Some groups went hiking, while others created music. Some even found a quiet place to sit and enjoy a book.
One group of students went on a six-mile hike in Hidden Valley in RMNP. Noeli Hernandez, CA student, shared her experience: “It was really peaceful climbing to the top of the hike and seeing the views was worth it.”
The Music Elements musical group, led by Naomi Fernandez, learned about making music with the materials provided by earth, and they also saw an assortment of animals. Senior student Jillian Frans commented, “It was so fun to spend the day with my friends. As we were making music, we saw three deer and many other animals near us.”
For new students coming from other states and countries, this was a new experience. Freshman student Ariana Martel said, “I really liked being able to get out of school and be in nature for the day. It was my first time being at Rocky Mountain [National Park], and I wish we could do these types of days more.”
—Olivia Uphold, Campion Academy Student News Team. Photos by Vashty Segovia Santos and supplied.
