Showing posts with label YMCA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YMCA. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

9th Grade Retreat Update




Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!  The 9th grade retreat is coming up soon.  Final payments can be made online at https://squareup.com/store/SCLA/item/scla-th-grade-retreat-1 or you can drop off cash or check at SCHS on Tuesday, July 26 from 10am-12pm or Monday, August 1st from 10am-12pm.  Contact Ms. Adams if you have any concerns about the remaining balance on your account.  



Retreat Packing List
Pack lightly!

BRING A SACK LUNCH FOR WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3rd
WE WILL EAT RIGHT WHEN WE ARRIVE AT THE YMCA!




Do not bring:
  • Anything expensive / nice / that you would  be upset if it were broken
  • Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, drugs.  Fastest way to get sent home from the retreat, kicked out of SCLA and start your school year with a suspension.
  • Lots of money.  There is a small gift shop and grill if you would like something, but it’s not necessary.  If you would like a few dollars for spending that is fine.  
  • A Suitcase- A Backpack or Duffle bag is all you will need


Do bring:

  • A GREAT ATTITUDE!!!  
  • Bathroom bag- your personal items- shampoo, toothbrush etc.
  • Tennis Shoes or good walking / hiking shoes (we are outside a lot doing activities. Flip flops and Toms are not good for this!)
  • Flip-flops to wear around in the evening etc.  
  • Socks
  • Sleep wear
  • Clothes for Friday (shorts and t-shirts are fine)
  • Sweatshirt for evening
  • Rain poncho or rain / windbreaker
  • Small Flashlight
  • Water bottle (it is your job to stay hydrated!  We will have water jugs to fill up your water bottles.)
  • Sunscreen (It is your job to not get sunburned!)
  • Extra Change of Clothes just in case

Maybe?
  • sleeping bag- while the YMCA provides bedding some students may be in rooms with double beds to share- and having your own sleeping bag may make things more comfortable for you.
  • Hat


You will be assigned rooms and teams for the retreat.  There is no switching.  There is no complaining.  The first step to becoming a leader is being outside your comfort zone. Get to know new people and experience the adventure.  Our time at the retreat is short.  Come open minded and ready to have a good time, meet new people and learn!!  


SCHEDULE 

Check-in for the retreat:  Wednesday, August 3 8:30-9am at Silver Creek HS in the front of the school.  We will double check all your paperwork is in order, get you into your "bandana" group, pack the buses and be on our way.  

 Don't forget a sack lunch and your water bottle!!
 We will picnic when we arrive at the YMCA.  

Pickup-  Thursday, August 4th between 7-7:30pm we will arrive at SCHS in the front parking lot.  

We look forward to getting to know you and having a great time at the leadership retreat with you! 


Saturday, August 10, 2013

2013 Leadership Retreat a success!

What a way to kick off 
the 
2013-2014 
school year! 
  
100 incoming freshmen heading the the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado to host our 5th Annual Silver Creek Leadership Academy Retreat.  
We started out before leaving Silver Creek HS with a visit from the Longmont Sister Cities groups from Japan and Mexico.  Our SCLA ambassadors took them on a tour of SCHS, did some team building activities with them and we wrapped up with a group picture!  



We enjoyed some get-to-know you games as soon as we arrived in Estes Park. 




An "Instagram" scavenger hunt- #sclaretreat2013 


We had an evening meeting sharing the message of Rachel's Challenge, and why Silver Creek HS is a place where we work to create a chain reaction of kindness.




Cookies and rootbeer floats! 


Kicked the morning off with "THE GREAT POTATO DERBY" 
Big Shout out  to SCLA Ambassador Keira Hook for her outstanding work leading this event! 

"Earn your items" activities 






RACE your team's potato! 



Service Projects- 
SCLA believes in making a difference in the lives of those around us. 

75 letters to servicemen written


300 ready to use laundry kits- with a positive note for the Longmont Inn Between 


125 Hygiene Kits: 
with towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, comb and soap in ziplock bags with a positive note in each one.  


A wonderful hike lead by our Principal, Erick Finnestead and new Assistant Principal, Karen Norris. 

A few more activities-  Card bridges and building a device to catch a falling golf ball! 



30 hours later 
we arrive back at Silver Creek HS! 
Ready to kick off high school for the class of 2017!!