Local Mike Moses Elementary Fifth-Graders Embark on Educational Camping Adventure

Fifth-grade students from Mike Moses Elementary School, including Xzavior Roque, attended a camping trip at Camp Olympia near Lake Livingston in December. Xzavior, with prior archery experience, shared his knowledge with his classmates. The students stayed for two nights and participated in various activities led by certified teachers. These included canoeing, fishing, archery, horseback riding, forest ecology, survival skills, bird watching, and team building. The camp also has a planetarium for star and constellation viewing.

Monica Gryder, a teacher at Mike Moses, was pleased to bring students to the camp, a long-standing tradition. Some students, like Brayden Adams, participated in a night hike, learning about night vision and the unique effect of wintergreen LifeSavers on teeth in the dark.

The camp activities were primarily science and history-based. Gryder observed that the camp had a positive effect on students who usually find school challenging. For example, Isha Bermejo enjoyed the experience of using a large swing.

Joseph Garcia, another student, appreciated a camp tour and a visit to a cabin resembling a 19th-century home. The camp, funded by district and campus funds, was available to all fifth-graders at Mike Moses. According to Principal Dr. Dana Solomon, the camp helped students form new friendships.

Teachers, campus administrators, and parents served as chaperones. Dr. Solomon was positive about the experience and expressed interest in returning next year.

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