All of the students on this trip are great kids. They are very well mannered, respectful and are soaking up the knowledge from each and every presenter they have seen.
When we sit down to eat together, we like for them to talk to each other about their day, without distractions. Probably the biggest distraction for kids today are their phones. So there is a rule in place that there are no phones used during meals. They can put them in their pocket or stack them on the table. (We say the first to pick up the phone, pays for the meal!)
Occasionally, at the end of a meal, someone might pick up their phone to check messages. That's when we get to hold their phone for a while and they have to earn it back. Having respect for each other and each others time is an important life skill.
This is how Joey earned his phone back!
Each evening (or late night!), we gather and have a re-cap of the day as well as review what will happen the next day. We have covered everything from how to address an
envelope, writing thank you notes, asking questions and working on building a team.
This is awesome!!! Allee is so lucky to take these trips with you...memories she will have forever ��
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