Fall is turning quickly into winter here in the mountains as we reflect on another wonderful Mountain School season this fall. We are grateful to all of the students, teachers, and chaperones who journeyed up the Skagit to visit us and spend a few days in the North Cascades over the past three months. Here are a few highlights from teachers on their Mountain School experiences. Thank you all!
Students from Darrington dance and learn about the water cycle at the beach with Pyramid Peak in the background.
"The greatest value of Mountain School was getting to see kids make new friends, grow as learners, and bond as a group. I love the chance to get to know my students outside of the classroom!"
"I saw my students in a special light. Those who find traditional classrooms confining were able to learn with few physical restrictions - so much joy!"
"I feel like the world really got bigger for some of the kids."
"This program gets kids out to the wilderness who would otherwise never have that experience. For those kids who already have a connection to the park, it strengthened their affinity for nature and helped put learning into such a real world context."
"The greatest value of Mountain School is spending so much time outside. There is no better teacher, especially with motivated, wonderful leaders modeling respect for nature, fitness, and learning."
Photos by Zach Montes.
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