Summit will pick up all students at their school at 7:45. They will ride to Mt. Hood. They will begin their outdoor learning experience with Snowshoeing.

     Next, they will have fun on the sledding hill and an old-fashioned snowball fight!

     Then, they will drive to the Mount Hood Cultural Center and Museum. There they will learn about the history of wildlife and skiing as well as the geology of the area.

     They will then take a lunch break before driving to the Oregon Coast. The drive is very
scenic and will be a beautiful trip to their home on the coast. The students, teachers, and staff will be staying in a large beach house with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.

     Dinner will be awaiting them and for those who are still ready for fun there are games, a walk on the beach, or the hot tub.

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Menu for the 21st
Breakfast: provided by the Summit Family
Lunch: sack lunch and snacks provided by the Summit Family
Dinner: spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, broccoli, apple pie

     This is the last day at the house on the beach.  Students will rise early to a hearty breakfast to prepare them for a day of beachcombing and critter watching.

     After a short class on beachcombing, students will load their things in the van and set off for the day.  They will travel to South Beach where it is known to have lots of fossils, shells, and agates.  When the students have completed their exploring and collecting, they will get in the van for the trip home.  

     Students will be returned to their families at their school in time for pickup.

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Menu for the 24th

Breakfast:  Pancakes with fruit sauce, nut butter, syrup, fruit, sausages

Lunch:  rice and egg rolls in a box

Dinner:  at home with Summit Family.

     The students will awaken to a beautiful sunrise on the ocean.

     After a hearty breakfast, Summit staff will take all of the students exploring!

     They will start at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. This is a distinguished research and educational center operated by Oregon State University. It gives a hands-on approach to the study of marine life with academic programs for grades K through12.

     Next on the list is a trip down to the tide pools to explore and examine marine life in its natural habitat. Students will be challenged to find the organisms that were studied at
Hatfield.

     There will be a stop for lunch that has been pre-prepared for them by Summit staff.

     When lunch is completed they will hike along the coastal trails and visit other natural sites before returning to the house.

     Dinner will be waiting for them as well as another night of games, beach walks, hot tub, or a movie - students’ choice!

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Menu for the 22nd
Breakfast: Oatmeal, toast with jam, fruit sauce, sausages
Lunch: deli turkey and ham sandwiches, snacks
Dinner: fried rice with chicken, ramen, Asian salad, cinnamon rolls

     This morning will be a bit slower. After breakfast, students will have a class on the lighthouses in the area as well as the purposes of the lighthouses.

     There will also be a class on some of the marine life that may be seen throughout the day.

     When class is over students will drive to the two lighthouses which are in Newport, Oregon. The first is Yaquina (pronounced ya-kwi-na) Bay which is located in the town of Newport. The students may not go inside the Yaquina Bay lighthouse due to reconstruction. It is no longer in use, being discontinued in 1874, but still stands for us to see. It was replaced by the Yaquina Head lighthouse which is still in use. The students may catch a view of some whales off the coast.

     Before the next stop, at Yaquina Head lighthouse, students will have a lunch prepared by Summit staff. There, the lighthouse is being restored and visitors are unable to see inside but there is a museum which has many historical exhibits and games for the students.

     Students may then hike along the coast before coming home to a delicious dinner. For any still wanting some fun there are the usual hot tub, movie, games or walk.

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Menu for the 23rd
Breakfast: tomato eggs, bacon, biscuits, fruit
Lunch: sandwiches of burgers with snacks
Dinner: mashed potatoes, Salisbury steak, gravy, pumpkin pie