Around 30 members ventured into the wilderness to learn about and to explore volcanoes. The two-hour bus ride gave them a chance to chat and to play some exciting games. Upon arrival, as they piled off the bus and gazed up to see the volcano, several students probably doubted their decision to join the trip. It was not going to be an easy climb.
However, their fears were soon dispelled as the whole team began using a rope to climb up the mountain safely. Everyone encouraged one another to overcome the challenging obstacle, and even though the hike was tiring for some, it was exhilarating for all. The pristine blue sky provided a beautiful backdrop for the volcanic handiwork before us, and the cool breeze assured all that the air was fresh and crisp. We conquered the volcano!
Before the climb the students listened to a lesson about the formation of volcanoes. They learned that heated magma below the earth becomes lava when it erupts onto the surface of the earth to form a volcano. Furthermore, they learned about the various stages of a volcano—active, dormant, and extinct. They were also relieved to learn that the volcano on which they were hiking was definitely not an active volcano.
The day’s activities also included a picnic lunch and some group games. Overall, the participants had a fantastic time learning about nature, specifically volcanoes. They also learnt teamwork and how to interact with each other.
Guest writer Matt, Volunteer from China