There were many “firsts” accomplished by ARC students in Sierra National Forest this past weekend.  Students ate s’mores over a campfire for the first time.  They experienced sleeping under the stars in a tent.  They climbed up a 90-foot stretch of vertical granite rock.  And they learned how to work in a team and encourage and support one another in the outdoors.

Six Outward Bound instructors-in-training from the High Sierra Instructor Development program led the weekend.  They facilitated leadership activities for the ARC students and created a safe environment of laughter, fun, and learning.  Thank you Outward Bound California for a fantastic weekend!

For pictures from the trip, visit: http://adventureriskchallenge.pixieset.com/octoberweekendretreat/