Outdoor Lab
In Colorado, there is a mandatory Outdoor Lab Program where sixth graders go up to the mountains for a week and learn about the natural world. Obviously high school counselors were needed.
My senior year, i did that. Went up and taught the kids for a week about rocks. That week meant constant contact with the kids. Helping them with class, extra activities, and overseeing their dorm, as we were way up in the mountains sleeping in cabins and whatnot. I went to outdoor lab despite the fact that I despise children. annoying little runts….but i digress! After the week I thought it was a productive week as going up there helped with leadership skills, and learning how to deal with kids. Of course, my outlook still hasnt changed. still despise them, but i’ve learned how to control them, which is a plus.
I think this will be very relevant to the service learning here, as again, i will be dealing with kids, but at least it isn’t a full week straight, and there will be adults present all the time, so i doubt there will be any problems.
