The sixth grade class taught by Dustin Hessling had a busy and exciting stay at YMCA Storer Outdoor School in Napoleon, Mich.<\/p>\n
The students spent five days immersed in outdoor learning. \u00a0Hessling selected the curriculum his students used while attending Storer and chose from over 50 different classes that focus on Natural Sciences, Cultural History, adventure learning and alternative energies. \u00a0This type of hands on learning can improve test scores by 27 percent according to studies.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach group’s experience is unique as they set their own agenda. \u00a0The students experience learning in a whole new way,\u201d said Glen King, Vice President of Camping Services. \u00a0\u201cWe were very happy to welcome St. Mary of the Assumption School students to The Storer Outdoor School and thank Principal Dave Mathew, the school council, teachers, and parents for supporting their students, and making this possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is to engage students in a meaningful educational experience, build confidence in the children, and foster greater relationships with their classmates,\u201d said Nancy Burger, Director of Environmental Education at the Storer Outdoor School.<\/p>\n
6th grade student Erika Younts wrote \u201cCamp Storer was awesome.\u00a0 I really liked \u201cGaGa Ball\u201d and the \u201cUnderground Railroad.\u201d\u00a0 I also liked the food.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her classmate Caroline Kopack wrote, \u201cCamp Storer is well organized and the activities were awesome.\u00a0 The staff did an amazing job of managing the camp.\u201d<\/p>\n
This type of experience is typical of the opportunities available to students at the St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School.<\/p>\n
YMCA Storer Camps serves 16,000 participants each year in its three core programs; The Storer Outdoor School, Specialty Programs and Group Retreats, and traditional summer camping programs. \u00a0The camp is located on 1200 acres surrounding Stony Lake in Napoleon Township, Mich., and was founded in 1918.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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