Boom Day

The students had an opportunity to meet a professor at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Bertrand Garcia-Moreno, Chair of the Bio-Physics Department, and Calvert parent. He performed exciting demonstrations for them, including levitation, expansion in a vacuum and exploding a solid.

Back at Calvert, students had another science treat, chemistry demonstrations with Mr. Little assisted by Mr. Doss. A few examples of the experiments include fighting over pink, recreating the Hindenberg blimp explosion, and making Alka-Seltzer rockets.

Rock Climbing at Earth Treks

On July 3rd the students visited Earth Treks for rock climbing. It was an awesome experience! Some of the teachers learned how to belay before the field trip. A "belayer" is responsible for tying knots, holding the rope that supports the climber, and insuring the safety of the climber as they ascend the wall. Some of the students were amazing climbers. Everyone really did a wonderful job of learning and improving during the day. A few students actually were chosen to climb the "big wall" where experienced climbers show off their skills.

Visit to Gettysburg

The 8th and 9th grade students went to Gettysburg. They visited the battle site, saw the location of Abraham Lincoln's speech, and learned about Civil War strategies. One student mentioned that they were touched by the importance of Gettysburg in American history, that without the Battle of Gettyburg and the Gettyburg Address the opportunities that we enjoy could be nonexistent.

Later they got to eat lunch at and tour Gettysburg College -- where every room has a micro-wave and a refrigerator!

Sailing at the Harbor

On June 30th, the students went sailing at the Downtown Sailing Center. They had a great time sailing, and enjoyed barbequed hot dogs and hamburgers afterwards. However, some of the hot dogs did not have as enjoyable a time. Yes, those are hot dogs...