Summer 2024 Community Update
March 7th, 2024
It’s hard to believe that summer is already here. The 23/24 school year has come and gone, and we cannot be more proud of our students and staff for all of their hard work. For many of our staff, that hard work is still happening as they prepare for the upcoming school year. But for others, we are sadly saying goodbye to some of our hardest working team members as they retire, and in turn are gaining some wonderful new employees who are eager to grow our programs and do what is in the best interest of students! Thank you to all past, current, and new employees who are working to make that mission a reality every day.
As always, schools and districts just finished a busy month of graduations. For the entire 23/24 school year, we will have had more than 230 students earn a diploma or certificate in our SCSOS programs. Some students are now able to enter into the job field or they may choose to further their education with us. Our 2024 Adult Education graduation was a success with 39 out of 55 graduates participating in the ceremony. Feather River Academy just held their graduation ceremony, awarding 11 students their high school diploma. We also held our Adult Transition Program graduation as we said goodbye to five wonderful students that we are eager to see succeed out in the world.
We are also excited to announce that just after opening our Cosmetology program a little over a year ago, we have eleven students who have graduated, passed their state board exams, and are now licensed cosmetologists! Not only are we excited for their accomplishments, but also for bringing jobs to grow our local economy.
Finally, we are thrilled to have kicked off summer with the first annual Shady Creek Concert in the Park. We welcomed an estimated 250 community members to our free event where they had the chance to enjoy live music, games, a close up experience with our rescue animals, and more. Sutter Health also donated $200,000 to Shady Creek for the Fit Quest program. We could not be more thankful the amazing people in our community who came out to support the Shady Creek program.
Here at SCSOS, we are student focused. Although we are still busy working away for the next school year, we hope our students enjoy their summer and we’ll be prepared for our new students in the Fall.
Rinky Basi, Sutter County One Stop Director
After 35 years of dedicated service, Rinky Basi, the esteemed Director of Sutter County One Stop, is set to retire this upcoming August. This moment marks the end of an era and the beginning of a well-deserved next chapter for a leader who has profoundly impacted our organization and the community we serve.
Rinky began her journey with One Stop in 1989, as a student aid during her summers in college. Once she finished her studies, Rinky pursued a full time position as a Business and Workforce Specialist. From there, Rinky moved up the ladder and took on multiple roles including Youth Counselor, Program Manager, and Coordinator, eventually landing the role as Director in 2011. Over the years, Rinky’s leadership has transformed Sutter County One Stop into a beacon of efficiency and compassion, ensuring that individuals receive the help they need with dignity and respect.
“I’ve had an amazing time here and I’ve had a great career,” Rinky said. “I’ve never not worked so the first thing that I’m going to enjoy is not working.”
In retirement, Rinky has plans to enjoy her time with her family, take a cruise down the east coast with her husband, take a trip with her father to India, and stay active in the Soroptimist of Marysville-Yuba City.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Rinky for her years of service, leadership, and dedication. Her legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire us all.
Brian Gault, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
After 34 years in education, Brian Gault is retiring this June. Brian has served as the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services for the past five years.
Brian began his educational journey as a teacher across the river at Marysville Joint Unified School District. He served as a teacher at WT Ellis, Yuba Gardens and Lindhurst High School. He served as an assistant principal at Lindurst High School for two years and at Barry School in Yuba City for five years. Before coming over to Sutter County Superintendent of Schools, he served as principal of Gray Avenue School for 13 years.
“I’ve had a rewarding career that has evolved naturally,” Brian said. “Coaching was one of my passions, which evolved into teaching PE and eventually, administration.”
Brian plans to spend time with his family and grandkids as well as spend more time with his hobbies: hunting, fishing, golf, and travel. He and his wife own a fifth wheel and plan to take trips as much as possible. They also have an Alaskan cruise scheduled for this summer.
“My position here at Sutter County Superintendent of Schools has been the perfect ending to a long and fulfilling career,” Brian said. “I’ve developed some wonderful relationships and have been privileged to experience a whole new part of education.”
SCSOS is grateful to Brian for his service and wishes him well in his new journey.
Angela Huerta, Director of Communications
After 30 years of unwavering dedication to education, Angela Huerta, our esteemed Director of Communications, is set to retire this June. Angela has served as the Director of Communications at SCSOS for the past five years.
As we reflect on Angela’s remarkable tenure, we are reminded of the invaluable contributions she has made to our community. After obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Chico State in 1993 and her teaching credential in 1994, Angela kicked off her career in education as an English teacher at Gridley High School. Angela then obtained her Master’s Degree in Educational Management from the University of La Verne and landed a job in her first administration role where she served as the Vice Principle at Andros Karperos for three years. Angela then moved on to her role as Principal at April Lane for 11 years and served another three years as Principal at Kynoch Elementary in Marysville while teaching education classes in the evening at Brandman University for seven years. After all of her amazing accomplishments over the years, Angela has spent the last five years of her career serving at SCSOS.
“I can’t think of a better way to end my career,” Angela said. “Everyone at SCSOS has been amazing.”
Angela has plans to travel the world every single chance she gets, spend time with her family, grandsons, and friends, hang out on the patio that her husband created for her, and write a book about her life story to gift to her family to cherish. Angela and her husband have planned a trip to the Tahitian Islands as her big retirement getaway that is scheduled to happen this upcoming fall.
As Angela embarks on this new chapter of her life, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for her years of service, leadership, and friendship.
Written by: Jasmine Bartolome
Carolyn Patton, Assistant Superintendent of SELPA
After 30 years of dedicated service and tireless commitment to fostering inclusive education, with five of those years being with Sutter County Superintendent of Schools, Carolyn Patton bids farewell to the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) community. Her retirement marks the end of an era characterized by advocacy, compassion, and transformative leadership.
Carolyn began her career as a school psychologist in Vacaville, but after a couple of school tragedies, she then decided to become an admin and was assigned to an elementary school as an assistant principal. Throughout her tenure with SCSOS, Carolyn played a pivotal role in advancing the mission of SELPA, ensuring that every student, regardless of ability, received the support and resources needed to thrive. Carolyn currently serves on the State SELPA Finance Committee and is the chair of the State SELPA New Director’s Committee which provides professional development and coaching for new SELPA Directors. Her unwavering dedication to promoting equity and inclusion has left a mark on the educational landscape.
As Assistant Superintendent of SELPA, Carolyn led with empathy and integrity championing initiatives that empowered students with diverse learning needs. From serving on the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Legislative Committee to presenting on inclusion, alternative dispute prevention, child custody disputes in education, and special education finances at several state conferences, her visionary leadership reshaped the SELPA framework, setting new standards for excellence in special education. Carolyn expresses gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside her team, Aimee Feist and Sinai Petueli, and stated that her successor will be grateful to have them.
After she retires, Carolyn plans to travel to Canada and drive east in her RV. She is also planning her next mission trip to South Africa. As she embarks on this next chapter of her life, Carolyn leaves behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and advocacy. While her departure may leave a void within the SELPA community, Carolyn leaves behind a roadmap for continued progress and innovation and she hopes her successor continues the progress she has started. “This is a wonderful end of my career,” Carolyn stated.
Be sure to bid Carolyn farewell when you see her!
Terry Nelson, Para Educator
After 30 years of service with Sutter County Superintendent of Schools, Terry Nelson is retiring this June. She has served as a para educator for our special education students.
Terry’s longest tenure was 14 years at the Regional Opportunity Program. She enjoyed working with the local businesses and transporting students to their work sites. She then served the remaining 13 years at ATP and YCHS. She has spent the last school year serving in Sandra Sizelove’s classroom.
“I love the students,” Terry said. “It’s like watching flowers grow. They are my garden.”
As Terry transitions into retirement, she has plans to work in her garden and visit her family. She and her husband have nine children, 23 grandchildren, one great grandchild and another on the way. Her husband plans to retire next May and that is when the travel will begin. They plan to make trips to Fort Bragg.
Terry has a cat named Bootes, who is 15 years old, and a ball python named Monty, that is 39 years old, who are part of the family. Terry thinks that Monty may outlive them all.
As a symbol of her retirement, Terry bought herself a flower ring as a memento. “This ring represents my students; the flowers that I have helped to grow,” Terry said.
"Terry's passion for doing art and hands-on learning activities was fun to watch. Her generous spirit and love for her students will be dearly missed. It has been great working with her. I hope this new chapter of her life is fun with loved ones. I wish Terry a happy retirement!" Tejinder Khera -
SCSOS Principal
SCSOS is grateful for Terry’s years of service and wishes her well in her new journey.
Kelly Roberts, Para Educator
After 19 years of serving at Sutter County Superintendent of Schools, Kelly Roberts is retiring in July. Kelly has been a para educator for our special needs students across the county working in classrooms at Lincrest Elementary, River Bend Elementary, Yuba City High School, and Brittan Elementary.
Kelly began her career working with special needs individuals in Kern County when her sister-in-law mentioned the need for a part time employee at her work. Kelly applied for the position at New Advances for People with Disabilities and began her work as an Activities Coordinator. She loved her job, but when her husband found opportunities in the Sacramento area, the two made their way north.
Looking for work in the area, Kelly went to an employment agency where they paired her skills and experience with the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools office. She was hired on part-time in 2005 as a substitute para, but came on full time in February of 2006. She began her para educator journey at Lincrest Elementary working alongside Cari Lefevere, who she credits as her mentor and person who kept her going in the para educator profession. In addition, over her years of moving from site to site working with different staff and students, she was able to end her career at Brittan working alongside Cari once again.
Kelly said she has loved her job and helping the students overcome struggles.
“The most rewarding thing for me is to see when the kids get it and meet their goals,” Kelly explained. “Seeing someone overcome a behavior that’s hindered them and knowing they’ve overcome that.”
Although Kelly said there are highs and lows when it comes to retiring, she is looking forward to spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She has two granddaughters and a grandson on the way. Between house projects and increasing her time with her grandkids, Kelly plans to stay busy. She even hopes to possibly sub in classrooms from time to time if the opportunity presents itself.
Thank you Kelly for everything you have done for our students during your nearly two decades with the county office. We appreciate the dedication you have shown to your students and the special education team!
Sandra Sizelove, Teacher
After 34 years in education, Sandra Sizelove has decided to retire in June. She began her education career in 1990 serving as a Para educator and later as a SLPA for Butte County. She joined the SCSOS team in 2007 with the PIP Program. She enjoyed working with pre-school children. Over her 17 years with SCSOS, she worked with ASD pre-school at Butte Vista, ASD at Riverbend, and SDC at YCHS.
“The beauty of my journey is that the group that’s graduating this year is the group I stated with in pre-school,” Sandra said.
Sandra’s mentor, Patty Schetter, taught her a lot about ABA, which encouraged Sandra to go back to school and get her teaching credential. She earned her mod/severe credential as well as her autism specialist credential. Sandra has enjoyed working with both the students and the parents. She said that getting the buy in from parents is critical for students with disabilities.
“In pre-school, the parents are concerned about leaving their children for the first time,” Sandra said. “I would always let them know that their children are safe and that I would call them later in the morning with an update. This created a great relationship with my parents.”
In this next phase of her life, Sandra plans to spend as much time as possible with her children and grandchildren. She has two grandsons and one granddaughter who are the light of her life. She also plans to spend time in her garden watching the birds come to her bird bath. She wants to focus on the hummingbirds and the flowers. As for travel, she plans to go with her sister or daughter to Bodega Bay and perhaps Disneyland with the grandchildren. Her dream trip would be to the New England states to see the fall colors.
“I have enjoyed my time with the students,” Sandra said. “My only hope is that I’ve made a difference in some small way.”
"Sandy embodies the qualities of a caring, passionate, and committed teacher. She is dedicated to her students and brings exemplary empathy and love for teaching her special education students every day. Her hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated by all who get to work with her. She will be dearly missed! Wishing you the best time in retirement, Sandy!" Tejinder Khera -SCSOS Principal.
We wish Sandra all the best in the next phase of her journey.
Janine Franklin
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools is delighted to welcome Janine Hughes Franklin back to our team. Janine previously served at SCSOS from 2018-2021 as Special Education Principal for two years and Director of Special Education for one year.
Janine was born and raised in England; moving to the United States at the age of 13. Janine has a love for special education that shows in her schooling: master’s degree, credential in administrative services, PPS credential, licensed, clinical social worker, and currently working to complete her doctorate program.
Janine began her career in the private sector, serving in a variety of roles for 13 years such as principal, director and executive director of six schools. She then served at Yuba City Unified School District for two years as their Coordinator of Special Education. For the past three years, Janine has been serving at Auburn Union School District and PCOE respectively.
Janine is delighted to be back at SCSOS. She said she loves the climate here and is glad to be serving in special education. Her goals for the department are to ensure that high quality programs are provided for students and that staff are provided with what they need to support students.
“I also want to see progress with student goals,” Janine said.
Janine recently married her husband, Colby Franklin who serves as an administrator for CTE Programs at the CDE. Together, they enjoy traveling and spending time with their family. This summer, Janine and Colby, along with their two teenage daughters, plan to take a European Cruise.
“I am excited to be back at SCSOS and support the special education staff,” Janine said.
Be sure to welcome her back when you see her.
Our Adult Education Graduation was held on Thursday, May 30 at Adventure Church of Yuba City. Thirty-nine of our 55 graduates chose to walk the stage to receive their diplomas. It was a memorable ceremony put together by our amazing Adult Education Department. We are so proud of our graduates!
We would like to give a big shout out to our floral design students from East Nicolaus High School, Sutter Union High School, and Yuba City High School for donating the most beautiful flower arrangements to use for the ceremony.
Feather River Academy/ Pathways Charter Academy Graduation
On June 4, Feather River Academy and Pathways Charter Academy had 11 of their 15 graduates walk the stage to receive their diplomas. Principal Chris Reyna praised the students for their strong work ethic and Instructor Jim Morasch encouraged the students to continue to work hard. It was a well attended ceremony that the parents greatly appreciated.
Our Adult Education Programs including SCCTC, CTE/ROP, and Sutter County One Stop participated in their end of school year professional development session on June 5. Lunch was served from Jersey Mike's followed by an ice breaker of Ro Sham Bo. The teams worked through a capapult emergency drill then participated in a team building activity. The day ended with each employee going over their goals for the year. It was a successful day for all involved.
SCSOS hosted its 1st Annual Culinary Cook Off May 23 in Boyd Hall. Nine pairs of students competed from Feather River Academy, Sutter Union High School, and Live Oak High School. Students have been competing in their own culinary classrooms, and out of 200 students, eighteen made it to the final round.
Students had one hour to plan, prepare and deliver a dish to the judges' table.
Winners: Tamara Matlock and Liliana Medina from Feather River Academy. These students prepared salmon with asparagus and roasted potatoes.
Winners of the cook off received a plaque and also won a Green Mountain Grill for their school. The grill was generously donated by the Country Butcher. The Country Butcher has been a huge supporter of the culinary program and has provided several donations to the culinary program.
Special thanks to our culinary instructors: Steve Alvarado, Bryan Hamilton, and Dave Flores.
Special thanks to our judges:
- Ryan Robison, Superintendent/Principal of Sutter Union High School
- Zack Walker, Country Butcher
- Jasmine Bartolome, SCSOS Public Information Officer
- Jay VanDuzer, SCSOS Accountant for ROP and Career Adult Services
- Kari Hauser, SCSOS Data Coordinator for Adult Education
The event was also featured in the Appeal Democrat! See the article below.
Shady Creek Concert in the Park
A message from Shady Creek Director, Christopher Little
"Our first annual, Shady Creek Concert in the Park was a HUGE success! Hundreds of people from our community attended, with families of all ages and sizes coming together to enjoy a fantastic day filled with fun and joy. A big thank you goes out to Sutter Health for making all of this possible with their generous support. Their contribution ensured that we could bring this amazing event to life for our community.
We are also deeply grateful to our amazing volunteers, student scholarship sponsors, the Yuba City Fire Department, Feather River Academy, and the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools for their unwavering support. A special thank you to our Naturalist, Rhododendron, and our kitchen staff member, Beverly, for their generous silent auction donations, which added an extra layer of excitement to the event. And let's not forget Intellectual Decay for rocking out and keeping the energy high!
Last but certainly not least, a heartfelt thank you to the incredible Shady Creek Team for bringing games, birds, reptiles, arts and crafts, and a ton of fun to the event. Your dedication and enthusiasm brought the true Shady Creek magic to life, making this event unforgettable for everyone involved.
Congratulations to Lincrest Elementary School, the winners of our grand prize: a Shady Creek concert for their entire school next year! We're already looking forward to it. This event truly showcased the spirit of our community and our commitment to bringing joy to kids."
Please enjoy photos from Concert in the Park below!
As we come to a close of the 2023/24 school year I wanted to share some insight. This year has been filled with unexpected situations and cloaked in negativity at times with all the uncertainty and struggles. There has also been so much positive and growth occurring as well but was getting lost in the everyday shuffle of life. I know this year was different than any other year before with the shortage of staff but we all came together and provided for the students, which is why we are all here for. I wanted to share some of those great moments because I feel that they need to be recognized.
This last Monday I was out and the new Apricot classroom was short staffed. Katy and Fabi both stepped up to help support the new classroom. They worked with the sub teacher and supported the classroom routine. This is not the first time this year they have stepped up to help support. Katy has help support on many occasion when we were down staff or if students needed extra help. Fabi has also stepped up several times when we were down staff and went above her job title, again supporting staff and students. Both of them have been a major part of student growth and progress because of their support and willingness to step in. Not only did they step up to help but Sarah also stepped up as well offering her help when needed and work with students even if they did not receive OT services. She supported all students and staff. Laura not only helped me advocate for students to use AAC devices in order to communicate better within the classroom but she also stepped out of her comfort zone and did AAC assessments. There are now three students in my room that use an AAC device and are able to communicate like never before. All of the members of the Apricot team have stepped in to help support when we were down staff, supported students when needed, and collaborated with me. Even after work many would answer my calls, text, and emails, in order for me to ask a bunch of questions. The stories parents have shared with me about what they are seeing their child doing at home, because of the support they are receiving in the classroom, has been such a highlight for me. Those moments parents share with me are because of the great support the students at Apricot are receiving. For that I am thankful and wanted to share my appreciation.
This year Apricot has been more supported than ever before. From the administration (Colleen and Amanda) to services providers (Laura, Fabi, Sarah, Katy), to nursing (Faye), to our secretary (Angie), and staff (Bekah and Nora), the students have made so much progress and growth. So, yes there were struggles this year but oh the progress and amazing moments outshine it all. Again, I could not have done my job this year without all of you. Thank you for all you have done in order to provide what is best of the students!
Submitted By: Ragan Clemens
Natalie Batchelder
I just feel the need to scream from the rooftops a story of Natalie’s first year of tutoring!
In January, we received a referral regarding a displaced student that attended FRA and needed help. He was already 18, and not on track to graduate. Natalie sprang into action and got him on the schedule ASAP. After a few trials and tribulations, she was able to get him to attend tutoring consistently. In just over three months, they were able to get him on track to graduate. Life has dealt this kiddo some awful cards, but last night he walked the stage and got his diploma. Unfortunately, this is not the end of hard times for this student, but I am confident that Natalie’s work this year has made a permanent, positive impact. I could go on and on about the graduation statistics of most displaced, Hispanic, males, enrolled in an Alt. Ed, but let me just say that the odds were stacked against him. Now, he will be moving through life with a diploma! Natalie, you rock!
Submitted by: Emmalee Tullis
2024 Continuous Improvement Showcase
Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability hosted the first annual Continuous Improvement Showcase, an event that allowed schools, districts, and the SCSOS office to highlight their efforts in implementing improvement science.
Improvement science uses tools to identify and determine the root causes of an issue, while looking at ways to improve those “problem” areas using quick plan, do, study, and act cycles to determine if the change should be adopted, adapted, or abandoned. It also focuses on analyzing and changing systems rather than human behavior. Problem areas can include things like attendance rates, test scores, graduation rates, suspension rates, policies and procedures, roles and responsibilities, and more.
At the showcase, teams from schools, districts, and county office departments presented their findings and successes in a group setting with the hope of providing insight on the areas they have seen improvement. The goal was also to provide suggestions on how others may be able to utilize their processes too. Christina Leff, CIA’s Continuous Improvement and Support Coordinator, explained collaborating with other teams about their accomplishments is vital.
“Anything you are dissatisfied with, you can improve,” said Christina. She and several others in the continuous improvement realm live by this phrase. Studying improvement science since 2019, Christina works with more than a dozen teams across Sutter County to help them address and improve areas they are unhappy with.
Schools, like Nuestro Elementary, are seeing success through implementing improvement science.
“After looking at things such as test scores, lack of motivation of students, and more, we dug down to the root cause which was absenteeism,” explained Dr. Baljinder Dhillon, Nuestro Elementary Superintendent/Principal. After discovering the root cause of the issue, Bal said they were able to create a new system. “We now have rewards built in for our students so they attend school regularly. We have seen an increase in our attendance. We now have a system for attendance for the whole school.”
Meanwhile, Pathways Charter Academy has also benefited since implementing improvement science. PCA and Feather River Academy Principal, Chris Reyna said both schools had a similar enrollment process, but each school is completely different. The team began focusing on improving PCA’s orientation by involving parents, counselors, teachers, and Chris himself. He also explained it is important to hear directly from the students on what they need.
“We asked the kids during orientation what their interests are. One of the things was art. So, we brought art for the young kids one day a week. Having that information and data that goes with improvement science, we are able to figure out some of the needs and wants from the kids to be implemented.”
Chris and his team are now focusing on bringing improvement science to FRA in hopes to better their suspension rate and chronic absenteeism.
Christina said events like the Continuous Improvement Showcase are a way to honor the successes of those working to continuously improve their school, district, and department, and is excited to see what the future holds. The next Continuous Improvement Showcase will take place next year on May 8, 2025 and May 12, 2025.
"Greetings from Shady Creek!
We are overjoyed to announce that we have just concluded the biggest school year in the history of Shady Creek! This milestone is a testament to our incredible team. Our kitchen staff, who provide the best camp food in the world, make sure students feel taken care of and nourished. Our tireless maintenance team creates an environment that feels like home for everyone. And at the heart of our program, our dedicated naturalist staff delivers life-altering experiences for all our students. Big shout out to Shady Creek Administration team as well, without your attention to detail, pin point focus and never ending patience, I would be lost!
This year, we had the privilege of serving an amazing array of schools: Franklin, Pleasant Grove, Marcum-Illinois, Durham, Markham, West Park, Gerber, Rosedale, Neal Dow, Notre Dame, Concow, YES Charter, Nuestro, Richfield, and Winship-Robbins. Each visit was filled with unforgettable moments, learning, and growth.
We also celebrated fantastic success with our Shady Creek Concert in the Park! Hundreds of families came together for a day of joy and excitement, thanks to the incredible support from Sutter Health and our wonderful community partners. Special thanks to all our volunteers and sponsors for making this event truly magical.
Story Time
This month's story is about a student who attended camp last week. His nature name was Blue Rhino. When I met this student on Tuesday, he had just experienced a common misfortune at camp. His shoe had exploded, beyond any hope of recovery. He had been complaining about his feet hurting for a while, so it was time for him to visit our newest resource: Conrad’s Closet. Named after our one-winged turkey vulture, Conrad, this clothing closet is a true game changer for students in need.
A few hours later, I saw Blue Rhino again. To my delight, he had chosen a virtually brand-new pair of Adidas. What he didn’t know was those particular shoes were ones I had purchased for my son a year ago. Secretly, I had been frustrated that my son never wore them, but seeing Blue Rhino's smile made my heart start to fill. He ran up to me and exclaimed, "Sweaty Yeti, my feet don’t hurt anymore!" My heart burst with joy at his happiness.
On the final fun night of the entire school year, we kicked off the night with our standard BOOMSHAKALAKA, reminding the kids NO SCREAMING ALLOWED, or there would be consequences! As we yelled our traditional battle cry, to everyone’s surprise, someone screamed the highest, most piercing scream of all. When the dust settled, I started scanning the room to find the culprit. Finally, I broke the silence. “Who was it?” I asked with full command. Blue Rhino stepped right up to the stage, with the biggest smile, and shouted for all to hear, “It was me, and I’m having the best night of my life!”
Big Love to all! BOOMSHAKALAKA!"
Please enjoy student letters to Shady Creek below.
Join us this summer for Fit Quest Family Camp!
Family Camp is a free of cost weekend where Families spend time together exploring the three tenets of Fit Quest in a fun, dynamic environment. Each family has their own camping cabin where all meals and snacks are provided.
Visit our Raptor Center, low ropes course, garden, creek, and the pool is open with a lifeguard for family fun. Join in on Naturalist led hikes, arts & crafts, team building / games, evening programs, movie nights, and workshops focused on the three tenets; Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Mental Wellness.
Single parents and grandparents are welcome too. If there are more than two kids we strongly encourage another adult to come along. Infants and toddlers are provided child care during activities.
