it's in tents

by Melissa Edwards
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     It's septober. You know what that means. Fall Camping.This year’s camping trip will be rock climbing at Devil's Lake in Wisconsin. The dates this year are Wednesday, October 3rd through Friday, October 5th. Students will leave on Wednesday morning and return Friday afternoon in time to catch the buses back home.

         Devil's Lake is a camping site in Baraboo, Wisconsin. It's about 10,000 acres in size and has a ton of activities for any age.

         "On this trip, we'll be camping, hiking, rock climbing and hopefully visiting the International Crane Foundation," said Mr. Markos, "This trip is a big confidence builder for most of the students. It's the first trip of the year, so it encourages staff and students to get to know each other."

         The International Crane Foundation is a group dedicated to promoting the study and conservation of the world's 15 crane species and the ecosystems on which they depend. The site hosts a flock of around 100 cranes including the only collection of all 15 species assembled.  

         Student, Krystal Garver was able to attend last year's rock climbing trip.

         "I love the camping trips! I went on all of them last year," she comments, "I don't know if I'll be able to go on this trip because I have Harper, but I hope I can find a way!"

         "I'm excited to go on this trip!" states student Ian Stehmeier "I didn't go last year, but I'm going this year."

         Students will bond with other students and staff by doing various activities.

          "I really liked the trip last year," comments Danny Prado, "Being new last year, it helped me get to know the staff and students."