A Day Trip to Camp Warwa
“School trips like this foster a stronger sense of unity within our school community, helping strengthen our core values of trust, respect, cooperation, and non‑violence.”
On May 15, Inner City High School loaded up a school bus and headed out to Camp Warwa, a 23-acre site on Lac Ste. Anne, about an hour west of Edmonton. The outdoor adventure camp provides immersive outdoor education experiences in a natural setting. It allows an opportunity for staff and students to reconnect with nature and each other, building better relationships and just having a day of fun outside.
The school’s kitchen packed lunches and snacks and the day was filled with a variety of activities like canoeing, rope climbing, hiking and more. Nature-based excursions like this are more than just recreational outings; they are a conduit for unlocking creativity, forging stronger bonds, while cultivating leadership and relationship skills.
Incorporating breaks from Edmonton’s inner city and heading out into nature create a deeper, more collaborative atmosphere among staff and students. This shift also helps foster a stronger sense of unity within our school community, helping strengthen our core values of trust, respect, cooperation, and non‑violence which form the core of all our activities.
Thanks to Camp Warwa and to all who attended and made the day so enjoyable.
Photos courtesy of Inner City Staffers: Francis, Derek, and Kelsey.