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Homeschool Activities
Granite Arch offers district approved P.E. classes for students of Visions in Education, Horizon Charter School and South Sutter. Students of independent home school programs and other charter schools are welcomed as well. The structured curriculum helps students become competent as climbers and as belayers. Our instructors also concentrate on team building concepts throughout the program to stress the importance of social interaction and trust among the students.
2012 Spring Semester Classes
Basic Class
Tuesday Class: Begins February 7, 2012
Thursday Class: Begins February 9, 2012
Time: Noon to 2:00 pm
Cost: $20.00 per session (equipment provided)
Semester: Twelve 2-hour in-class instructional sessions
Each class is limited to 20 students
CALL EARLY TO RESERVE A SPOT
The class is a beginner/intermediate class for students between 7-18 in age. The beginning of the semester starts with the students learning the fundamentals of rock climbing, such as tying in as climbers, and the basics of rope management.* It then progresses towards the development of more technical climbing skills, learning to rappel, and various movement techniques to advance the climbers abilities.
*All students must be able to properly belay other students after four sessions to continue on with the remainder of the semester.
Advanced Class
Thursday Class: Begins February 9, 2012
Time: Noon to 2:00 pm
Cost: $30.00 per session (equipment provided)
Semester: Twelve 2-hour in-class instructional sessions
Class size: minimum enrollment of six needed
maximum class size is twelve
CALL EARLY TO RESERVE A SPOT
The class is an advanced class for students 10-18 years of age. Students must have completed the Beginner/Intermediate class at Granite Arch or demonstrate proficiency in belaying and climbing ability to the satisfaction of instructor. The semester begins with students reviewing the fundamentals of top rope belaying and climbing and then will progress to cover lead climbing and belaying, advanced movement and setting up basic anchor systems. Additionally students will be introduced to orienteering (use of map & compass) and basic first aid. The class will conclude with a "field trip" to a local climbing area for a true "on-the-rock" experience.
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