DAY 2 @ ECOS Institute

Hello Families, 

Today was a very long and full day for everyone here in the San Bernardino Mountains. We have been ridiculously blessed with incredible weather. Last week, the instructors said the windchill factor was -17 degrees. Yes, BELOW zero. This week, the instructors are running around in short sleeves and the students only need sweatshirts to stay warm. 

As you may know, we attend Camp Cedar Crest annually with the same schools: St. Catherines, St. Francis, Our Lady of Fatima, and Blessed Sacrament. We teachers have formed great friendships over the years and have similar class management styles. I tell you this because the Director of ECOS told us (again) that this is their favorite week of the season. According to them, we are all a breath of fresh air. So...good vibes all around camp!

Today, all students went on 2 of the 3 hikes: Wild Life Biology, Ecology, or Geology. Each hike has various hands-on activities and is in alignment with California State Standards and currently integrating the new "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS ). 

After the first hike, all classroom teachers met with their students to review what they are enjoying and what concerns they may be having. We photographed some of the student responses for you to enjoy and get a better feel for their experience. 

Since, pictures (compliments of Mr. Gray) speak a thousand words, I will stop writing and let you take a peek into our world: 

Tomorrow is another full day and it starts at sunrise. I won't ruin the surprise but the goodness just keep coming!!

Sweet dreams from ECOS, 

Mrs. Copeland and Mr. Gray