Loading...Loading...Main location5600 Sly Park Rd Pollock Pines California 95726 US(916) 228-2485
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My Sly Park experience began 4 years ago when my eldest son went with Sequoia Elementary School... He was so ecstatic and full of joy when he came home, his stories of how "Fern" led him on a "crazy cool night hike" and even though it was snowing at the time, he pushed through every adventure, and perservered despite the challenges that were presented. My eldest son grew as a young adult, learning skills of independence, confidence, and responsibility as well as a plethora of knowledge provided by the amazing Sly Park teachers! I have been waiting 4 years to be able to go with my youngest children (Sophia and Noah) this week!! I was as excited (if not more) than both of them to enjoy this experience! Each day brought new challenges from a 5 mile hike to the lake with beautiful scenery, and a hike to the local creek. We explored many live organisms, the planetarium, and developed our own skit for "skit night". I really lucked out to have such an amazing co-part of a "cabin leader" (Carly from Bancroft Elemantry)... We worked well to keep all 25 girls on a strict schedule as our days were FULL from 6:30a.m. until 9:30p.m. The Sly Park teachers were amazing in preparing each and every activity on a daily basis, they ran as a "well oiled machine". I don't even know where to begin to explain how great they were with each student! They were empathetic and understanding, well prepared, and prompt all while making sure to share an abundance of scientific knowledge of how to preserve this beautiful place we call "Earth". My "hiking group" leader was "Thunder", and a history teacher by trade, he told amazing stories before each "exploration" to grasp the attention of the students. My favorite was the "acorn pancakes" made in a mortar and pestle, and the challenges the Native Americans had, simply to make a meal for their family.... It was very humbling for each student, as they realized how "easy" the westernized modern culture has it!! It was an emotional departure, as every child left and thanked me for all I did for them, however, each student, school teacher, Sly Park teacher, kitchen staff, maintenance crew, and Chris (the director) made this an AMAZING experience for myself!! I am so grateful for my children to have been able to experience this outdoor education opportinity!
