Geocaching

Today we learned how to do the all mighty geocaching. The basis of geocaching is a different method of scavenger hunts using a GPS system. First we learned how to use the GPS and different methods of how to hunt for the geo's. We split into groups and every group had one geo bag they could hide anywhere on campus. Mark the location, give a hint, and record the location for the other groups.

After this and lunch was all said and done, the groups set out to find each others geo's. Some of the geo's were more obvious then others but we managed as a group to locate them all, get the prize inside the bag and record that we had found that specific geo. All in all it was a great day and got me more familiar with this teaching method. Even though walking around Central Washington Campus in 30 mile an hour wind gust isn't the most fun thing to do!

Orienteering

Last class we went over Orienteering. This was a totally new activity for me but very exciting and well worth it. The main objective, was to use a compass and figure what direction and area you were moving toward and how to find the direction. It is definitely a task that would take a lot of practice and something I couldn't see myself doing everyday. The one thing that orienteering will help me with in the future is my other lifelong skills such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and traveling generally speaking. Our second half of class, we walked around campus on a sort of treasure hunt. It was a unique way to get students out and moving. Even though the maps were a bit off, our students were out moving around and getting information. It takes a lot of teamwork and creativeness to find some of the scavenger challenges. It was a fun day, and now we'll have to see what next week brings us. GO FITNESS!

Another Day of Practice

I have been progressing in my practice of the circus arts and such. I still can't juggle, flower stick, el diablo or unicycle really well, but I'm going to be a professional when its all said and done. I see everyone in the whole cohort has been doing a lot better and I think we're all having a fun time. We were suppose to go mountain biking the other day but the weather was cold and rainy. So we decided to continue practicing other activities that will be on the skills test. I'm getting more and more excited for the Honor Camp in a few weekends, but next we'll be Orienteering.