And so it begins...

Today, we finished up our chore chart, lesson plans, emergency response plans, meal plans, rec trip, and gear check. 

Tomorrow, we head out to the site for the first time. A nice 4 hour drive... But then we'll finally get an idea of what we are supposed to be doing and how we will be camping before picking up kids on Monday.

As a treat for myself...one more night if rest and alone time.

Salmon, Pick Ax Porter, and my new devotional journal to focus on something besides crew logistics. I may even shower and wash my clothes!

The New 9 PM

I arrived in Alaska last night, very sick with a head cold, very exhausted, and very late. But yet the sun was still out! I guess that's my night time for the summer, nice and sunny all night. The photo attached was taken at 9 pm! Crazy! This week I'm just hanging out until Friday when we go to our site to get ready for the kids. Tonight, I didn't explore far. I'm at The Bear's Tooth, part of the Broken Tooth Brewing franchise. It's pretty cool-local beer, local food, AND A MOVIE THEATER INSIDE. Just got my ticket for the 5:30 "Croods 3-D" while sipping the Pipeline Stout-malty and rich.

Heading out!

Today, I'm officially heading out into the field. First stop: Alaska, kids arrive next Monday!

Then off to California on July 3! Stay tuned for updates from the field.

Happy National Trail Day

Work skills has come to an end on National Trail Day, which seems symbolic as we are all now deemed proficient in all of the tools-physical, interpersonal and interpersonal alike-to lead our crews effectively, safely, and fun. 6 years ago I joined the trail world as a high school member and I am absolutely blessed and excited to be heading back into it one last summer before leaving for 2 years. It's going to be a great summer of leading, learning, and living--just like Salisbury University's motto!

I've mastered the debrief

4 days of INTENSE nonstop training has passed where we learned budgets, risk management, environmental education, how to debrief, conflict resolution...you name it, we learned it. We were also HONORED by a visit from SCA's founder Liz Titus Putnam, reminding us of WHY we go through these trainings and risks...to teach youth the value and potential THEY have as well as the value in protecting nature. Tomorrow starts hard work skills training...refining our trail building and learning how to teach trail building.

Attached is a photo of my friend Morgan and I with Liz!! 

   

4 Years Flies!

4 years ago I was a high school member for SCA! Now I'm going to LEAD!

4 years ago... 

It Starts!

Today marks the very beginning of my 3 years of adventuring as I head to New Hampshire for leader training for the Student Conservation Association! ...shortly followed by leading a crew in Alaska and then a crew in California (no, not with a break in between. Actually with overlapping dates...time to borrow Hermonie's time turner)