Monthly Archives: October 2022

6th Grade trip

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Camp Hanes

 

In September, the 6th graders at Durham Academy had the chance to go to Camp Hanes. We then got off the bus and headed to the gym/Baker center to play games, while the teachers were informed on who was in which cabin. After we left the Baker Center we grabbed our luggage and got situated in our cabins, and we then learned who was in out activity groups.

Later that day we then split up into groups. My group went hiking first, which was my favorite activity of the trip. We then went to the airnasium while we waited to go to our next activity which was rock climbing was fun because there were different kinds of rock climbing I have never seen before. We then headed back to the airnasium before I did archery, which was another really cool experience.

The next day we woke up to rain, and we then walked to the dining hall to eat breakfast. After that we then headed to the Baker Center for team bonding games while we waited to leave. One thing I wish I had done was canoeing. I heard that activity was the most fun. Although we had to leave early because of Hurricane Ian, Camp Hanes was extremely fun.

Harrison’s Backpack

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Harrison’s Backpack

 

During summer break I read Finding Someplace, a book about Hurricane Katrina and the effects of it. The main character Reesie, was in a hurry to get her backpack and put in everything she needed. So she was quick and smart about what she needed to bring because, after the storm she probably would have never seen some of those items again. 

Then I was asked what I would bring with me. Firstly, I would bring my phone because I might need to be able to contact someone to help. I would also bring a portable charger because If my phone died I could charge it to contact someone to help. Something else I would bring would be a pocket knife. I would bring this because I could use it for self defense and I could cut things if needed. Another item is water bottles and protein bars for energy. Another thing I would bring is a whistle if I was stuck. Lastly, I would bring a crank radio because I may need to know something happening in the world. In conclusion, this is what I would bring in my backpack.