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Summer Days

 Summer is upon us here at Ridge Creek School.  Our location in the mountains outside of Dahlonega, GA,  means less heat, so outdoor activities are more enjoyable.  Chris Everhart, the newest member of our Counseling Department, took his group down to Lakefront for some fun activities designed to help them learn to work together as a group as well as share some good times.

First, there was canoeing.  With two boys to a canoe, they had to learn to work as a team to maneuver around the lake.                      The lake at Ridge Creek School is fed by a clear mountain stream, so it remains pretty chilly, even in summer.  Good thing no one tipped over their canoe!

Then there was fishing.  Our lake has some pretty large fish in it that like to hang out near the dock teasing our kids to try to hook them.  Uunfortunately no one caught a fish this day.

The afternoon was topped off by a cookout featuring hotdogs and hamburgers.  Spending the day outdoors can do a number on your appetite; but even with a bunch of hungry boys, we had a couple of burgers and dogs left over.                                                            All-in-all, the kids learned some valuable lessons for working as a group and had some fun at the same time!

Ridge Creek School Students Hike to Raven Creek Falls

Term break is upon us here at Ridge Creek School.  A few of our students stayed with us, so we have been keeping them busy with hikes, tubing, rock climbing, and other adventures.  These are a few photos of our recent hike to beautiful Raven Creek Falls, located a short but curvy 45 minutes from the school. 

Here we are, the intrepid hikers heading off into the wilderess.

The trail is a relatively easy trail and the kids quickly out-paced me.  Luckily Meridith, one of Ridge Creek's recreation staff members, was able to keep up with the kids.

One of the girls climbing up from the falls.  The kids had a great time playing in the water and climbing on the rocks.  It was a great break from hiking on a warm North Georgia day.  What we did not realize was that we had not made it to the destination falls, but were only half-way there.  The group decision was to hang out a bit, cool off, then head back to Ridge Creek School.

Raven Creek is a beautiful mountain stream.   The trail follows the creek along its descent from the falls higher up the trail.  Rocks abound, inspiring one young lady to bring home a few to set on her desk.