Outdoor Adventures Club

The Outdoor Adventures Club met twice monthly, solidifying its presence at Granite Falls Boys and Girls Club. With a regular schedule, we were able to offer an awesome outdoor curriculum and forge positive relationships, both with staff and a growing number of returning kids. 22 teens and 34 grade schoolers participated prior to the summer break.


In November, fifteen students gathered to learn the ten essentials of hiking and backpacking through a rousing environmental version of Family Feud! Then at the end of the month eight students explored the Granite Falls Fish Ladder, learning about its history and benefit to fish migration.

We studied wilderness first aid and assembled personal first aid kits. We discussed low-impact hiking and and the broader importance of outdoor ethics. We learned about adaptations of local birds, did some "camp" cooking, and enjoyed environmental games and songs. A favorite activity was the "inter-dependence web": using a ball of yarn to demonstrate how natural connections between plants and animals affect one-another.


Best of all, the Boys and Girls Club acquired a van in February, enabling short, afternoon field trips! Both the teen group and the younger students enjoyed (muddy!) fun exploring the environs of Lake Roesiger and Lord Hill Regional Park.