By Elizabeth Jureckova – Copper Mountain, Colorado … Twenty-nine Campion Academy students ditched the classrooms and their comfortable dorm life for a chance to spend four days snowboarding, skiing, and enjoying the mountains of Colorado on the annual ski trip to Copper Mountain.
The excursion began with the students leading worship and the church service at Leadville Adventist church. Local members were able to experience the student praise team as well as personal testimonies. Later in the day, students swapped church wear for snow gear to enjoy the local sledding hill.
For the following three days, students enjoyed the slopes on skis and snowboards under sunny skies. Reflecting on the event, Chase, Campion senior, said, “I had a great time with my friends. I had a lot of fun switching my skis for Owen’s snowboard and absolutely shredding the gnar.”
Fellowship time is what many will cherish most. “My favorite part of the ski trip was bonding with people I wouldn’t hang out with on a daily basis, and the food was amazing too,” said Lizzie, Campion student.
Another student, Brisa, explained that even though they weren’t in the classroom, learning didn’t stop. “It was great learning something new with people who are willing to teach while having fun and making new friends.”
Students returned to the Campion campus tired, but filled with countless memories of great experiences.
To view a video of the ski trip produced by Noah Sturges, Campion senior, please click here: https://youtu.be/ygM_oSXTfdw.
–Elizabeth Jureckova is a senior at Campion Academy; photos supplied
