III and IV Formers boarded buses bright and early for an
action-packed day at Echo Hill outdoor school. Forms split up into
small groups led by Echo Hill counselors, who guided students through a
variety of outdoor activities. Ideal forums for getting acquainted and
comfortable, Echo Hill activities challenge students to communicate,
collaborate and take risks in order to accomplish their goals. Whether
struggling to disentangle themselves from a human knot, supporting one
another’s balance along wobbly wires or cheering classmates on through
a difficult climb, St. Andreans engaged in teamwork that was edifying
and also a blast.
IV Formers spent the day climbing, zip-lining
and swinging through treetops, while III Formers braved the notorious
“swamp walk”. While some had reservations about wading waist deep
through mud, all swamp-walkers agreed it was a thoroughly good time,
and after helping one another from the final muck pit, they all dashed
into the Chesapeake Bay for a good soak. “It would have been almost
impossible to do alone,” reflected one III Former, fresh from the
showers, “but since we were all together, that made it fun.” The Echo
Hill experience serves as an exciting introduction to the joys and
challenges of the year ahead.
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