GIRLS ONLY Hawaiian Chicks Adventure Week!
Ms. Devine & Ms. Karczewski
The ultimate ‘Girls Only’ adventure week in Oahu, Hawaii provides students with the opportunity to learn and explore the unique historical, cultural, and geological aspects of the island of Oahu. We will be spending an entire day at the Polynesian Cultural Center where we will meet, learn about, and interact with the people of Hawaii, Samoa, Maori New Zealand (Aotearoa), Fiji, Tahiti, the Marquesas and Tonga. Another tour, the Circle Island Tour will take the group to Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, the Pali Lookout, Dole Plantation, famous North Shore beaches and the Hawaii Temple. Our native guide will be explaining the geographical and historical aspects along the way.
This trip would not be complete without a tour of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where students will learn first-hand about this historic event, visiting the Arizona Memorial and learning about the USS Arizona, the final resting place for many of the ship's 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941.
These three tours, combined with visits to the Aloha Stadium, the International Market, and Waikiki Beach will round out this very memorable, educational, and enjoyable trip for 9 girls and two very lucky teachers of OCRS.
Upon their return, our group will prepare a presentation to share with the rest of the school, demonstrating their newfound knowledge of the geology, history, and culture of Hawaii.
Limit 9
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Anasazi Archaeology
Mr. Schieve
Our group will tour the lesser known Anasazi archaeological sites of the Verde Valley. We will be looking for arrowheads, pottery shards and artifacts that pertain to a culture that disappeared 600 to 700 years ago. Why did they disappear, where did they go? How did they survive in the desert? We plan to delve deeper into the mysteries of this culture, learning about farming techniques, trade groups, routes and time periods. Discussion will revolve around the theories of their disappearance and which modern day groups arose after the disappearance of the Anasazi.
Limit: 6
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Build Your Own Adventure
Mr. Hernandez & Ms. Foutz
During this week we will explore as many intriguing places as we can find. In addition to our own list, OCRS students will be encouraged to add their own ideas.
First and foremost this trip is designed to help students enhance their cooperation skills through a variety of team building activities such as kayaking, hiking, and an overnight camping trip. Throughout the week our boarding school students will explore the geological and biological buildup of their surroundings. The Grand Canyon is an important part of this region and students will learn “why” first hand. Our guided tour of the ‘Out of Africa’ park will offer students a better understanding of animal behavior. The week also includes a dip into the art culture of the Verde Valley, exploring some of the museums and art galleries in the area. Last, but not least, the group will delve into to the history of the Verde Valley. We plan to visit Fort Verde State Park, the Polacki and and Hanaki ruins nearby. During adventure week, students will expand their knowledge in Geology, Biology, Art, History and gain a much better cultural perspective of our surrounding region.
Limit: 8
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‘Baseball, Hot Dogs & Apple Pie’
Mr. Ireland
This group of boarding school students will travel to the Phoenix area to attend Major League Baseball Spring Training games. We will watch live games involving the Cubs, Diamondbacks, Indians, Padres, Angels, Rangers, Dodgers and Rockies. Bring your gloves and autograph pens. Students will learn the fundamentals of baseball, including the rules of the game, scoring and the techniques players must develop to become professional players.
Limit: 8
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Focus on Photography
Mr. O’Brien
Take your photography to the next level! This group of students will earn how to transform their best photographs into gallery-quality showpieces, ready for entry in competitions. Students will build a portfolio of their best work to submit to colleges and photo schools. This adventure group itinerary will include 3 field trips to nearby photogenic locations to allow students many opportunities to shoot beautiful scenery at different times of the day. The group will also study printing, matting and framing techniques.
No previous photography class required.
Limit 6
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On the Job with the Pros
Mrs. Miller
OCRS Students will spend the week shadowing a professional in chose field of interest. These students must be at least 16 years of age to participate. Students will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about a chosen profession and the required technical skills as well as other skills employers require such as effective communication, eagerness to learn, strong ethics, an ability to work well in teams, the importance of maintaining a professional appearance, punctuality and reliability. Job shadowing helps OCRS students make better decisions about which career path they should pursue after graduation.
Limit: 5
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‘The Hansen-Riffel Regional Tour 2012’
Mr. Hansen & Mr. Riffel
We take off EARLY Monday morning en route to Joshua Tree for a day full of bouldering and hiking, then head to Los Angeles. At our first stop in L.A, we’ll catch up on some culture by attending Green Day’s Broadway Musical, American Idiot, make more stops on a typical sightseeing excursions but not before stopping off in historic places such as the Salton Sea and Quartzite. What will we learn? Joshua Tree is a geological and climbing Mecca, where people from all around the world visit. The Ahmanson Theater will be an opportunity for students to hear a combination of alternative and contemporary music in wonderful cultural setting. The physics of roller coasters will be the focus of study at the famed Disneyland Park. Our last day in the city of angels, we’ll search for nirvana on some of the areas greatest waves, sightsee on the Venice Boardwalk and visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Limit:10
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‘Gone Fishing’
Mr. Galley
This activity is a great way to either learn how to fish or to further develop your fishing skills. We will learn various methods of casting, how to rig tackle, how to tie knots, and how to effectively catch fish! While exploring many of the Verde Valley fishing hotspots, we will be relaxing and enjoying the Arizona sun. The final day will consist of learning how to create various meals through the barbecuing of our catch of the week!
Limit: 6
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Hiking, Biking and Rafting Moab
Ms. Hollingsworth
Hike, bike, and raft the world-renowned scenery of Moab Utah. Moab is an area ideal for exploring the geology of the glacial period, learning about the literature that has inspired American authors, and the basics how to take care of yourself and others while living in the wilderness. The trip begins with a hike at the Arches National Park. The next day students will explore part of the Slickrock trail by mountain bike. A rafting tour down the Colorado River will be the end of this awe-inspiring adventure week activity.
Limit: 8
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Waterfalls of Havasupai
Dr. Yassi
Imagine swimming next to huge waterfalls, climbing along cliff walls preparing to jump into Blue-Green pools, and checking out the Green Room, an underwater cave secret known by few. This area is a combination of adventure and beauty, involving hiking remote side canyons, semi-technical slot canyons, hiking to the Colorado River, and carefully navigating chain ladders to the bottom of Mooney Falls... a roaring 200 foot tall waterfall. At night our students will view the narrow canyon walls over 1000 feet above us. The hike into the camp will be a tremendous accomplishment, made only more spectacular by turning the final corner and seeing Havasu Falls for the first time. During this trip, students will learn to survive in the wilderness with basic food for 4 days. Maybe the best lessons will result from the group experience that requires patience with one another, problem solving and living with no electronic gadgets for four days! We hope our students will see how important it is to enjoy the beauty of nature and respect our environment, emphasizing the need to preserve our wondrous earth for future generations.
Limit: 6
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Exploring Zion and Bryce
Mr. Elm & Ms. Hollingsworth
This group of OCRS students will spend the week camping and hiking in beautiful Zion and Bryce National Parks. Along the way we will visit a ghost town and Hurricane Hot Springs. Students will learn about geology of hot spring formation, the paleontology of the Big Water area, plants that are native to the area and of course, those all important outdoor survival skills.
Limit: 10
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Mastering the Art of Horsemanship
Equestrian Director
This adventure week activity is for serious and experienced riders. We will spend the week exploring the more advanced trails giving OCRS equestrian students the opportunity to improve their riding skills. During this week, these students will gain knowledge in the use of equipment, how to care for and maintain the health of their horse and the all important skill of cowboy cooking! The week will end with an overnight pack trip that’s sure to please.
Limit: 6
Oak Creek Ranch School is an co-ed boarding school for teens, ages 13-19 (grades 7-12). For 40 years OCRS has specialized in helping ADD, ADHD, and undermotivated boys and girls become successful students. The Arizona Boarding School is located near Sedona, Arizona, 100 miles north of Phoenix. Enrollments are accepted year round. Three summer boarding school sessions are available that are tailored to help students with learning differences succeed. For more information please visit us online at http://www.ocrs.com
