Two Schools Together SOIS Cross Country Skiing Camp
Just before the winter holiday had drawn to a close for another year, there was still an opportunity for 53 intrepid SOIS students to squeeze a little more fun from their time off. How did they do this? Cross country skiing !!
It was an early start, but this put no one off as everyone boarded the bus in good spirits. This year the weather was fine and there were no hold ups along the way.
After arriving at the outdoor education center there was time for a quick spot of lunch before getting straight out into the snow. First up was cross country skiing. The students were split into groups. Those who were more experienced in one group. Here they warmed up with a few games, then headed straight for the slope so they could refresh their skills . Those new to the sport spent a little longer playing games in order to familiarize themselves with the art of cross country skiing.
After this, the skis were put away and out came the snow shoes. This time every one headed for the deeper snow and with a little practice everyone was walking /running through the snow. Some even had the confidence to run, jump or even summersault down the steepest hills they could find.
As it became darker it was time to get out of the snow, head back to the rooms and soothe any aching muscles, before heading to the cafeteria for a delicious sukiyaki. The afternoon’s exertions had clearly taken their toll as some needed to refuel for considerably longer than others.
once the food was cleared away, it was time for the 11th graders to take charge and lead the evening’s entertainment.
The following day the conditions were perfect for skiing and every one headed to the slopes, allowing the students to fine tune their skills and test their nerves. At this point the ski trip was almost done, but there was still time for the traditional race and one final snow ball fight before heading back to school.
"Two Schools Together SOIS Cross Country Skiing Camp"は、当キャンパスにあるSISとOISから参加生徒を同時に募集し、2校合同で開催しているキャンプです。
兵庫県北部の兎和野高原野外教育センターは大阪からバスで約2時間半。近くてもそこは一面の銀世界です。初日はしっかりクロスカントリースキーとスノウシューを現地指導員の方から学び、夜、みんなですきやきをおなか一杯いただいた後は、11年生がレクレーションタイムを企画･運営してくれて、6年生から11年生まで知らなかった同士も急速に仲良くなりました。2日目の講習では、みんなさらにクロスカントリースキーに慣れてきて、自由に歩いたり走ったり滑ったり、また斜面での直滑降もできるようになりました。最後は全員で約400mのグラウンドを3周回するレースを行い、上位入賞者には賞品が授与されました。
