__ELEMENTARY______ ~------~ ElEMENTARY RETREATS TO CAMP TA~kodA~ 350 Camp Tahkodah was visited by the elementary school last spring. The purpose was to learn the many things about nature in its own environment that could not be experienced in the classroom. Daytime activities consisted of fishing,' boat-riding, playing softball, and adventuring on nature trails where they learned about the flowers, rocks and animal life. Among the special lecturers were Dr. Henderson, who spoke on the function of the heart; Dr. Lawson, who spoke on rock formations and astronomy; and Dr. Sears, who spoke on the study of nature. First and second grades stayed at Tahkodah two days and the third through sixth grades stayed three days. With the help of Mr. Ed Land's planning and direction things went very smoothly. The students formed their own little "community," where they were given certain responsibilities and learned how to get along with each other. Last October, the elementary conducted a Country Fair. The fair had many attractions. The most popular _ was a country store where they sold toys, nic-nacs and kitchen utensils. Artwork by the students was also sold to help raise money. Included in the fair was a jailhouse where people were forced to either pay the small bail or give a performance . There was even a live concert in which the Harding Academy Kazoo Band performed. The proceeds from the fair were over $500 and is to be used for some much needed improvements on the elementary building and grounds.
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