Welcome to the Team!

The excitement built through the week until the awaited day of our Camp Vacamas trip arrived. The goal of the trip was to continue building relationships while strengthening students’ team-building and communication skills.

Through various exercises and tasks that were designed to be engaging and competitive, students were challenged to strategize with one another to accomplish each activity. This pressed them to communicate effectively with one another, problem solve, and adjust approaches and perspectives among themselves. Over the course of the day, the students learned to listen to one another more, recognize the importance of teamwork, internalize the value of learning from mistakes, and appreciate the practical advantages of thinking things through rather than responding impulsively.

We continue to reinforce these life skills at every turn. As the students continue their Middle School experience, we were encouraged by their conduct, energy and determination. The appreciation they shared with the Vacamus staff and the thank you from each student as they stepped off the bus demonstrated great character.

Thank you to all of our chaperones for spending your time bonding with and cheering on our students. May we share the nachas in their continued growth together.