Jayden Mambu – Loveland, Colorado … After a jam-packed first quarter, students at Campion Academy in Loveland, Colorado, had the opportunity to break away from their usual schedules and connect in a relaxing manner during the annual boys’ and girls’ dorm retreats, September 25-27.
The girls had planned activities to stay on campus. The boys’ dorm was initially meant to head up to Glacier View Ranch in Ward, Colorado, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they also remained on Campion grounds. Despite the change, both groups were able to take trips off campus and have more relaxed free time on campus.
Aaron W., freshman student, said, “It was sad when we first heard of the cancellation, but the activities set up by the dean more than made up for it.”
The weekend kicked off with both dorms going off campus, with the boys going to the Berthoud Rec Center and the girls going to the Loveland Sculpture Park.
On Saturday, the students took a break from routine and got to sleep in a bit later before holding Sabbath worship services in a more casual way in the dormitories. After the time to worship, students had free time to connect with each other and just relax.
The retreats also welcomed community students to stay in the dorms for the weekend. Courtney C., sophomore student, shared, “Spending the weekend in the dorm was super fun. I got to spend time with my friends, doing arranged activities, or enjoying down time.”
The deans planned and prepared the food for the weekend, and the students pitched in to help cook instead of the usual cafeteria schedule.
The next upcoming event, Campion’s very own Academy Days, will give students another chance to connect but with new faces, giving insight to Campion’s potential future student body.
—Jayden Mambu, Campion Academy Student News Team. Photos from girls’ retreat by Hallie Lah and from boys’ retreat by Henrique Calegari.
