Colca was the perfect place to start our trip. Most of what we did each day involved food. The first day, we dug and planted a lettuce patch. The second, we planted trees that will one day provide additional fruit for the village. We cut grass to feed the cuy (guinea pig), chucked and peeled lima beans, and tended a field of potatoes far out and up into the peaks of the mountains. I should say that each of these activities left everyone with a feeling of happiness. Every nausea-ridden … [Read more...]
Peru Student Blog #2
Henry reports about our first morning in Colca, where we would spend almost a week working with Quechua School and acclimating to the altitude and culture. Our first morning in Colca, almost everyone woke up just in time for lunch. Upon walking out the door, it only took one swift 360 degree glance at the rolling hills (editor’s note: giant freaking mountains, including one over 20,000 feet) around me to realize why we had spent so many hours arriving here. The landscape was breathtaking to … [Read more...]
Traveling Middle Schoolers Leave for Baja
Family Bulletin January 17, 2020 Upcoming Events Monday, January 20 - MLK Day: No School Monday, January 20 - Middle School Baja Trip Departure Friday, January 31 - Illuminight Winter Walk Friday, February 14 - Term End Celebration, Last Day of Winter Term Monday, February 24 - First Day of Spring Term February 26-28 - Spring Orientation Saturday, February 29 - Casino Night, 6-10pm Closed Monday for MLK Day Explorations Academy will be closed on Monday, January 20, in … [Read more...]
Peru Student Blog #1
Max reports on the trip to Colca: After saying goodbye to our loved ones, we all piled in the bus where the air was filled with excited anticipation. Our border crossing took some time as our passports disappeared into the backroom for an extended period. We were able to watch the latest NFL results, so it was not all bad. Eventually we got on our way to the airport. Compared to driving into Canada, getting through security was a breeze. In fact, only one student had illicit contraband … [Read more...]
Welcome to Winter Term
Family Bulletin January 10, 2020 Upcoming Events Saturday, January 11 - High School Peru Trip Departure Monday, January 20 - Middle School Baja Trip Departure Friday, January 21 - Lantern Illuminated Procession Saturday, February 29 - Casino Night, 6 to 10pm Welcome To Winter Term Our winter term is a 6-week intensive, where students take only 4 classes and get to invest in substantial projects. Many of our students travel during this term, but we reserve our most hands-on, … [Read more...]
