Blog's on the move!

Hi friends!
We will no longer be using this blogspot for Sierra Nevada Journeys updates! We will be shifting all blog entries to: http://www.sierranevadajourneys.org/thisweekatcamp/

Please check into our website at www.sierranevadajourneys.org for all of the fun and exciting updates about Summit Camp, Professional Development, Outreach, and more!

Thanks!

Go Play Outside!
Chick Pea

Summit Camp 2009 or BUST!

Hi Friends!

Happy New Year! I hope that everyone was able to enjoy their holiday season! Although we've been enjoying some down time here at Sierra Nevada Journeys, we are excited about the new year and all of the fun possibilities!

And guess what??It's that time again- Summit Camp!!!
That's right! We have updated this years information and registration form online (www.sierranevadajourneys.org), so if there are any questions, please let us know!

Here are some things that will be a little bit different from last year:

Dates: We will only be facilitating 2 super fun action packed weeks of Summit Camp this year- June 7-11 and June 14-18. Sign up soon!!!!

Location: We will be up at Lake Tahoe for both weeks!!!


Here are some things that are the same from last year:

Fun! Games, swimming, cabin time, team building, kayaking, hiking, paper making, and more!

Learning! Domes, watersheds, geology, rockets!!! YES!

Friends! Let us know that special friend that you want to bunk with this year and we will make sure you are in the same cabin as your friend!

As you can tell, we are really excited to be at camp again and can't wait to see all of you again! Remember- we are only facilitating 2 weeks of camp this year, so spots will be filling fast! Register online today!!!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office at 775-355-1688 anytime!

Thanks!

Go Play Outside!
ChickPea

Alyce Taylor Brings the Apex Predator!

Hey Friends!
Sorry I haven't had a chance to post this week! We have been having WAY too much fun! Check out some of the things we've been doing this week:

Whether it's ping pong, Life and Death, or Teambuilding, we can't stop having fun and learning at the same time!

Go Play Outside!
ChickPea

Thank you Sepulveda!

Hey Friends!
Sepulveda finished up strong with everyone reaching the summit and a whole lot of fun and learning!

We even had a little poetry:

"We learned about rockets,
Lift, drag, and thrust.

We learned to find the North Star,
when lost this is a must.

We learned the rhodopsin,
at night helps us see.

And we learned about Ort,
and how less wasteful we can be.

We met people named Chick Pea,
Dirt, and Sequoya.

And we found that Wacka Wacka,
can really annoy 'ya.

We lived and died in the forest,
by luck, skill, or chance.

But our favorite thing we learned,
Was this AWESOME dance...

Tribo-lumin- escence
Tribo-lumin- escence
Tribo-lumin- escence
Tribo-lumin- escence"

Thanks gentleman!

Go Play Outside!
The CP

This is how Sepulveda Rolls!

Hey Friends!
Sepulveda is here and having a blast! Who knew that rolling down the side of a hill could be SO fun??!!!??? Yesterday was packed with a lot of laughs, giggles, and we even learned a thing or two!




We found out that teamwork can be really tough, but worth it in the end!




And for those of you worried about the teachers not working hard, see below.

Today we are out hiking and learning about a variety of ecosystems.

Go Play Outside!
ChickPea

SNJ gets energized!

WooHOOOOOOO!

This morning Sierra Nevada Journeys all pitched in and got to help crew with the Energizer Bunny balloon this morning! Vistas, directors, board members alike all pitched in to get the 166 feet tall, (the height of a six-story building and 15-feet taller than the Statue of Liberty) bunny up in the air!


It was a great morning! We got to work with a great crew of seasoned veterans ( Thanks Lou and Kelly for inviting us).

We are looking forward to working together in many more exciting community events.

Go play outside!
ChickPea

Bzzzz...

That's right! We made it through the week with no injuries and we only lost 3 students! (Just kidding!!!!) Look! They are all here and happy! :)

Here are some fun pictures from throughout the week:

Our Geodesic Dome!

Look! We made it to the top! YEEEAAHHHHH!

Even the parent chaperons made it through week- *note coffee clutched in hand!

Life and Death in the Forest!
See, even carnivores and herbivores can get along!


It was a great first week! We are looking forward to the rest of the season being just as positive and successful!

Go Play Outside!
ChickPea