The sixth grade class at Rowland Hall participated in a weeklong Wasatch Adventure designed to foster community and teamwork, according to a October 7 report. Students engaged in various activities across multiple locations to cultivate friendships and build skills.
During the first part of the trip, students participated in bouldering and rock climbing, which included lessons on tying the eight knot. Following these activities, groups participated in yoga before attending a glassblowing demonstration at Red Flower Studios in Salt Lake City.
Outdoor activities continued with a hike through evergreen, pine, and aspen trees at Round Valley and Quinn’s Trailhead. Students also went paddle boarding on the Jordanelle, navigating boards among jet skis and boats.
The excursion included visits to Ogden’s Dinosaur Park in Ogden and Hill Air Force Base. At the dinosaur park, students used notebooks to record the size and weight of various dinosaurs. While at Hill Air Force Base, students viewed out-of-service aircraft, including a large carrier plane and a Blackbird capable of flying at approximately 2000 miles per hour.
The week concluded with rafting down the Provo River, where students participated in boat races and contests. The trip ended with a barbecue and time at Vivan Park.
The weeklong activity was described as an unforgettable middle school experience focused on community building and teamwork skills.
