In the span of 24 hours I went from the sandy beaches of San Diego, to the rugged mountains Sierra Nevada Mountains. Even though I love the beach there's just something different about the mountains, something majestic. That's why they're my favorite place to be.
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| The Majesty Abounds |
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This time I wasn't just up there for fun, I was helping at a camp for 3rd-6th graders. The week was long, but fun; tiring, but rewarding. The speed at which these kids could keep going was amazing. I'd never tried to watch 40 kids at once and keep them all entertained. Quite an undertaking.
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| Fleet of foot they are |
We taught basic survival skills: First Aid, Shelter Building, Land Navigation, Fire Starting, and Evasion to name a few.
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| Splinting a "broken" arm |
The games we played were everything from an elaborate version of flashlight tag, to seeing who could get the most cards stuck in a watermelon.
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| Attacking watermelon with cards |
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| To achieve victory |
Overall it was a great time enjoyed by all, and it reinforced in me, my love for the mountains.
Nick
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