10/04/2022
How Did Those Red Rocks Get There?
At Southern Peaks, we are committed to creating experiential learning experiences that our youth will carry with them, in their heart and soul, forever!
One of the favorite field trips for the team and youth this summer was when they experienced the unique geological majesty of the Garden of the Gods! From learning about rock types, fossils, geological processes, rock layers and formations experienced in the Park to hands-on activities including a walking, hiking, and climbing adventure in the Park to experience the power and wonder of geology firsthand.
Youth learned how the Garden is a crossroads of plants and animals from six different ecosystems. Youth explored the interdependence of the Park’s animal and plant life. Learning about the local about the local plants and animals really connects our youth to the natural world. Youth experienced the sacredness of the Circle and feel the Healing Power it can provide when we seek it. The amazing grounding this provides for our youth is obviously therapeutic!
Experiential Learning creates context for our youth to build on, develops hope, willingness to grow, and increases their sense of identity, self-worth and self-understanding.
We are grateful to everyone and everything that helps us create these amazing learning experiences for our youth!