Greetings from Colorado,

The trip so far has been a positive learning experience for students and staff alike. Students have been learning six character development traits; Compassion, Gratitude, Grit, Integrity, Optimism and Responsibility. With these traits in mind, students come up with skits to show what each trait meant to them.

The day was full of activities including debates about current events,

as well as finishing their academics from the week,

With the academics portion of the day completed, staff informed students about the three fun filled activities for the night; Karaoke/ dance party,

bonfire and stargazing,

and lastly art projects.

After all these fun activities, it was upstairs and off to bed.

Until next time,

LONG BEACH RMPR 2016

Hello from Colorado,

After a night of surprises students woke up refreshed and ready to go for the day. After breakfast staff wanted to loosen students up, so they had all students on the dance floor. This helped open up students and let them have fun!

The day was full of surprises for the students, which they can tell you when they get home =) As squads (teams), students worked together to complete takes and come together as a group.

It is shaping up to be a wonderful and teambuilding trip.

Until next time,

LONG BEACH RMPR 2016

Greetings once again from beautiful Allenspark, Colorado!

The students have been building upon the whole experience each day and are digging deeper into self understanding and the building of their character development.

From an assigned poetry project,

to a beautiful snow hike (learning how powerful they are even in the cold),

to becoming more introspective (which for young adults, time with out “technology” and others can be more difficult than enduring the cold),

and enjoying an example of nature’s “scratch and sniff”, seeing what a Ponderosa Pine really smells like. “FRESH”!

The chaperones, Ms. Kim and Mr. Tony send their greetings! (Though Mr. Tony doesn’t understand how Ms. Kim suddenly seems taller than him)

Everyone is remaining in high expectation for further surprises that the trip will bring.

To all the OFL Scholars send their greetings!

LONG BEACH RMPR 2016

Hello again, it’s another beautiful day here in Allenspark, Colorado. The ranch is a majestic sight with trees, snow and sunshine!

Yesterday students learned about the breed of the horses on the ranch, gender and age. Here is River; she is the biggest horse on the ranch, she is not only beautiful, but she is kind and gentle.

Today students got more in-depth with the parts of horses and how to saddle a horse.

Students even got to shovel the snow by the horses’ pens. Lucky!!!!

Here at the ranch we love to be positive and work together. Here is our words of wisdom wall.

Students can write done a quote, saying or just something from the heart, that will inspire their peers. Students learned more about character and got into positive conversations about gratitude. This was an amazing experience for all students and staff, it helped everyone realize how lucky we are to have people in our lives that love and support us.

Until next time,
LONG BEACH RMPR 2016

Hello again from the Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch!

So, blogging again from the Pathways Ranch and the amazing staff. They have been truly amazing!

It’s been a winter wonderland.

The students have been enjoying the experiences and getting to learn about horses.

The highlight for many a student was getting to work with the horse Mystic in the coral.
Throughout the day, the students have had a great time being super active and have learned about life, themselves and maintaining a positive attitude. They have jumped in with both feet for all the games that will help them develop their “character”.

Here is a general “Shout Out”, “Yee-haw” and “Bucking Bronco” to everyone so far!

Signing off for day 2,

LONG BEACH RMPR 2016

Welcome and hello from the Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch!

So far the journey has been a great experience and the students have been amazing!

From the time we left Long Beach to our arrival, they have been real troopers! Such an amazing spirit, even with the sickness all of us are enduring getting acclimated to the elevation and this new experience. Ms. Kim and Mr. Tony are super proud of their attitudes and how they have jumped in so willingly.

Our first night was enjoyable getting to meet new people and the staff who have taken great care of us.

The first night was a rough one with the high altitude, new beds to sleep in…and missing their “Mommies” and “Daddies”. (While they are missing you all, they are super thankful for letting them partake in this privilege)

But the next morning, the “awesome” breakfast and the views have put everyone into a positive spirit and ready to continue the journey.

So, off to our next activities, and this growing experience!

The only thing left to say…”let the games begin”!

Sincerely,

LONG BEACH RMPR 2016