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Residential: Wilderness
The wilderness program at CEM is an integral
part of our ministry. Our experienced
leaders safely guide the students and
interns in several different learning
opportunities throughout the year. The focus
of all our activities in the wilderness is
Christ. We see each event as an opportunity
for both students and interns to learn more
about God and his creation, to learn about
relationships and interactions with others,
and to understand themselves more clearly.
In the wilderness there are few
distractions, and this sort of learning
tends to come more quickly and reach a
little deeper than it would in the same
amount of time elsewhere. Therefore, these
trips are an intensive part of our program,
which we draw on throughout the year.
Participation is mandatory. All equipment is
supplied by CEM. Participants only need to
supply basic clothing.
Summer Wilderness Trip: This adventure takes
place at the end of the summer, right before
the school year gets underway. We spend
about two weeks backpacking in the Tahoe
National Forest.
Igloo Trip: This is a 4-day backpacking trip
in the winter. We learn how to build igloos
and then sleep in them!
Ski Days: Once or twice a winter, we
cross-country ski in the High Sierras. No
prior experience necessary.
High Ropes Course: Usually in the summer, we
test our limits on these elements strung
high in the trees.
Other events are possible, depending on the
calendar any given year.
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