Camp K.E.E.P

The Campus

Ryans 6th grade class went to camp K.E.E.P (Kern Environmental Education Program) the second week of March in Morro Bay. They study ecosystems and the human impact on the Earth. Very cool. I went as a counselor and had nine 11 year old boys in my charge. Yikes !!! We had a great time. Beautiful scenic views, incredible hikes, and great company. Our group hiked to the top of Valenia Minor Peak

So it was like 45 degrees in the morning and warmed up to 70 in the mid afternoon, then dropped to around 40 at night so we always had to dress in layers and shed our layers as the day progressed. So we started with an empty backpack and filled it with clothes by noon. Then emptied it and donned it all again by 7 pm. We initially froze at bedtime, but thankfully We had extremely warm sleeping bags.

Our group of 15 boys, 2 counselors and one guide(not pictured)

Just a sample of the incredible scenic views