DPCA Eagle: Challenge and Fun at BCAP

Katelyn, Cailyn, and Heather experiencing the initial drop on the swing...

DPCA secondary students were invited over the last couple of weeks to engage with their classmates in challenge-course adventure and fun at Brown's Canyon Adventure Park, the new ropes course opened at Noah's Ark Rafting early this past summer. Noah's Ark provided a deep discount and expert staff, and DPCA students provided courage and adrenaline as they enjoyed the many and varied elements of the Adventure Park.

Cailyn on Canyon Rim

Tanner trying to stay more or less upright...

Junior high students went to the course with Mr. Euler and Mr. Ritschard on Wednesday, October 16, while high school students and staff had their adventure day one week later. Both groups were able to explore a majority of the Park's many challenging elements. Highlights included the Canyon Rim elements, featuring a number of ziplines and the freedom of the continuous belay devices, and both the high and lower challenge courses, which feature a belay system that requires the student to shift manually from one element to the next. For both the junior and senior high students, the giant swing was a favorite part of the afternoon.

Pat Bell of Noah's Ark also provided pre-challenge orientation and a debriefing session following the afternoon on the course. Pat's challenge each week was to see that challenges in life require both individual courage and community support and encouragement to face. He reminded students and staff that though life does often become very challenging, the Lord has promised to always walk with us, and that we are often better and stronger after successfully dealing with difficult situations.

Maddie seems to be having fun!

We're grateful to Noah's for making it possible for our students to enjoy a challenging and fulfilling afternoon at the BCAP. More information about Noah's Ark and the Brown's Canyon Adventure Park can be found here. As we returned to school, several of the students said, "we should do this every Wednesday!" What a blessing that adventure and challenge and enjoying the beautiful area around us is part of an education at DPCA!