I Ho Chuan Goal in my Sites

One more week before I am off to camp as a volunteer at Camp Teepee Pole.  As one of my I Ho Chuan goals I am really looking forward to this for many reasons, the most being the opportunity that this year is going to afford. 

Last year the camp began an ambitious undertaking of bringing a small building on site with hopes of creating an outdoor learning center.  Also last year, I was given the opportunity to take each of the groups for a portion of the day and teach them about forest ecology, the environment, and planted trees to wrap things up.  It is so enjoyable to teach kids, especially when you are very passionate about the subject. 

This year, I don’t only want to finish the week, I want to blow this out of the water.  So for the next week I am going to be preparing, such that if I am given the opportunity again this year to teach, it is going to be absolutely awesome and educational.

Thinking on this, led me to realize what we have in the Sifu’s at Silent River.  Let’s face it, as students, sometimes we have the attention span of a chicken.  Keeping their students engaged, and interested must sometimes be a real battle.  I think back over the classes I have taken and realize that I really have taken the instruction for granted.  So here is a big old thank you to all you guys who find ways every week to keep us focused and on task.

On a final note, this week saw me west of Rocky Mountain house climbing up and down hills and through river valleys.  It was both fun and an exceptional workout.