Fresh Air, Skill-Building and Fun at SSCM

Eighth graders at Saints Cyril and Methodius had a fantastic time at their Outdoor Adventure Field Trip last week. Hitting Sunken Meadow State Park, the students had a completely interactive and immersive day outdoors.Participating in a great day of activities coordinated by Western Suffolk BOCES’ Outdoor and Environmental Education program, these young teens had an opportunity to work on team-building skills and cooperation, all while breathing in the lovely fall air and making great memories.

Students worked in small groups under the guidance of an instructor/facilitator, progressing through a series of increasingly difficult group tasks. Activities focused on everything from building individual confidence to more challenging tasks that required the group to work together and solve them as a team. Discussing each activity as a team afterward helped bolster learning about the decision-making process and problem-solving styles. Fresh air, skill-building and fun – a winning combination!