Mandatory Trip Dates: October 29 – November 1

Spending 120 minutes outside each week is proven to boost your mood, mental health, and emotional well-being. This class will offer these benefits and more through light movement, crafts, lessons on environmental issues, hands-on learning, and exploration of the campus and nearby parks. Students will be introduced to a variety of activities for enjoying time outdoors and techniques for emotional regulation and mindfulness that can be used beyond the confines of the school day. We will go on a 4-day trip in the wilderness away from screens and sounds of the city. The trip will include mellow backpacking with other potential activities, including star gazing, trail work, meditation, cooking, and plant identification. This class is for anyone who appreciates (or wants to gain appreciation) for the beauty of nature.