embracing the outdoors

Embracing the Outdoors Maine Day & Mountain Day

“I expected a lot coming to school at Hebron Academy, but learning to surf with one of my art teachers was a great surprise!” Toni Schuchardt, Kronberg, Germany

The overall tenet that taking on new challenges builds leadership, resilience and compassion are regular themes that prevail in the philosophy of engaging students with the great outdoors at Hebron Academy. Hebron’s location provides students, and faculty, with endless opportunities to embrace the outdoors, in all seasons.

Hebron Academy enjoyed the first “Maine Day” in September to celebrate the abundant outdoor opportunities that Maine has to offer. All 250 students, and many faculty, spread out over the state to experience a perfect fall day, resonating the state’s motto: “the way life should be.” Students chose from a variety of events including hiking Morse Mountain, exploring Acadia National Park or Rangely, surfing at Higgins Beach, apple picking at Ricker Hill Farm, canoeing in the Androscoggin Riverlands and spending the day at the Fryeburg Fair.

In late January, students and faculty enjoyed a surprise day off at nearby Lost Valley Ski Area. Alpine and nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snow tubing were all available, so there was an activity for everyone. It was a bluebird winter day and offered the perfect setting for trying something new. n