Each week at science camp, the students must complete a challenge hike. One of the most popular is Plateau of the Gods. It always tests the skills of our young hikers, but has an amazing view.
Once they have reached the top of Hill 88, Hawk Hill, or Plateau of the Gods, the students often stop to give their bodies a break and exercise their minds.
The students made it all the way to the top where they were rewarded with incredible views of the entire Bay Area and a delicious lunch.
This group was treated to a beautiful walk along Rodeo and little bit of class. They got to enjoy a fantastic view as they enjoyed class in the great outdoors.
The Point Bonita Lighthouse is one of the most spectacular things to see in the headlands. Not only does it have a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge, the lighthouse is awe inspiring.
This group decided to take on the longest of the challenge hikes, Hawk Hill. Hawk Hill, also known as Battery 129 is an old air defense hill built during World War II. While most batteries were built to defend the waters of San Francisco, Battery 129 was built to protect the air space around San Francisco.
After traversing the 300 stairs of the last leg of the Hawk Hill hike, students were given a few minutes to relax and draw the beautiful scenery of the city.
The students were tasked with picking the correct materials needed to survive on the moon. The materials were given a point value and only those with the correct number of points would survive their trip to.... The Moon!
Science camp involves a lot of walking, but each morning the students spend some time working on their science journals and being challenged with group activities and brain teasers.
Students are challenged each day to check out the trail maps and their field journals to find the best way across the headlands.
The long walk to Hawk Hill has horse stables. The students always get a chance to say hello the horses and get a quick pet in.
On Thursday night, the students get to enjoy the light and heat of a nice campfire while watching their educators and fellow students perform songs, skits, and jokes.