Outdoor Education at Sky Ranch Transforms La Salle Students
La Salle Middle School sent 64 sixth graders and five counselors to Sky Ranch Pacific Park in May 2023 for an outdoor education program. Students conducted field projects in mathematics physics earth science biology and language arts while living and learning at the Lutheran camp. They studied measurement stream flow weather rocks and minerals and conservation with local experts and rangers. The program emphasized whole child development and included crafts cooking duty duties, nature hikes, and a final musical presentation for parents. Volunteers from Adolph Bohlender Keiser and Valley High School aided staff and sponsors funded several attendees.