"The learning that occurs within the students that participate (and ALL my students participate) is massive and often life-changing. Students learn a great deal about rock-climbing, caving and abseiling, about the geography and geology, about Thai culture, about team-work, about their individual strengths and weaknesses, about goal-setting, about supporting others, about trust and about overcoming fears. The learning is enormous and as a teacher – this is what I am primarily looking for in during a school outing." - Luke Watson, Yew Chung International School of Shanghai, CAS Coordinator and Overnight Field Trip Coordinator
16 May 2011
What builds libraries, explores caves, and knows the meaning of kaeng raeng (แข็งแรง)? After spending an action-packed week exploring northern Thailand with Into the Wild, the freshmen of Carnegie Mellon in Qatar certainly do.
We ask one question at the beginning of a program: What kind of day do you want to create? On the last full day of their Thai adventure, these students set bold goals and really pushed themselves to acheive them. "Push my Limits," "Get to the Top," "Party Up High," and "Survive" were among the ambitions chosen. Pursuing these, needless to say, led to an exceedingly fun and rewarding experience.
Thanks Into the Wild and CMU! We look forward to working with you again soon. Till then... Climb on!
Posted by: Denali Barron
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14 May 2011
Rain couldn't stand in the way of a great adventure when Qatar Academy rocked out at Crazy Horse this week. A steady drizzle kept us inside caves for most of the day. Far from limiting the activities, however, staying in the massive underground chambers made the experience even more exciting!
From learning how to rappel and examining baby stalactites to climbing limestone cliffs and zipping across the Tyrolean Traverse, it might have been history's least boring rainy day. Thanks Qatar Academy and enjoy the rest of your time in Thailand!
Climb on!
Posted by: Denali Barron
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09 May 2011
Family adventure ruled last Saturday as the Chiang Mai U.S. Consulate community took on Crazy Horse. Explorers large and small scaled limestone cliffs, scrambled around in gloomy caves, and sailed across the Tyrolean Traverse 40 meters above the ground! Sounds of laughter, encouragement and delight echoed off the crag all day long.
We had so much fun working with these fabulous families! I was a real treat to look after a group with so much enthusiasm and community spirit. Congrats to everyone who achieved their goal of the day (which would be... let's see... everyone!). We look forward to seeing you again soon. You can check out more pictures from the day on CMRCA Facebook.
Climb on!
Posted by: Denali Barron
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