8th Grade Annual Bethany Birches Campout
The 8th grade celebrated the end of middle school with their annual Bethany Birches Campout on May 30-31. Students enthusiastically shared two phone-free, sunny days together, as well as one (chilly) night. Swimming, S'mores, playing 9-square, volleyball and basketball, performing variety show acts, and competing to win middle school jeopardy were some of the many activities that kept students busy and having fun. They also ate lots of yummy food and snacks! Below are some students’ reactions to the trip:
"I had a ton of fun. I loved Bethany Birches. I made a lot of fun memories with my cabin group. I loved playing 9-square and I loved the food." -- Brooke Rowlee
"When I'm at school I often feel as if we are separated by groups. When we arrived at Bethany Birches, I instantly noticed a shift and we truly felt like a family." --Lexi Gabardi
"At Bethany Birches everyone was a lot closer than they are in school. The water slide in particular. People were cheering each other on." - Ella Davis
"The pond was really fun and playing volleyball near the pond was super fun" --Orly Agin
"I had a really fun time playing volleyball with my cabin group" --Addi Blanchard
