High Ropes Course

Of all the activities, the High ropes course is by far the student favorite. What it entails is the climbing of a ladder to an elevated course. This suspended cable system is anchored approximately 25-30 ft in the air among a series of trees. The course requires one to cross wires, jump between platforms, cross rope bridges, and balance on beams. Then at the end is our favorite part - the swing down a zip-line about 50 feet to the ground below. The course is very safe with required features including helmets, two safety harnesses securing students from falls, and safety observers in the trees. Students, teachers, and even the principal participate. The High Ropes course gives you a good sense of accomplishment and is fun to navigate. All the students want to do it more than once.

Kayaking

The Kayaking activity is at Haleiwa Harbor. After a 15 minute bus ride to the harbor and we are instructed on the do's and don'ts of kayaking. We are assigned a partner and given a life-vest, kayak, and paddles. The kayaking trip takes you at least a 1/2 of a mile out of the harbor and then along the coastline. Along the way you can see plenty of green sea turtles who sometimes get curious and swim right up to the kayak. You will also see some jellyfish which are hard to spot because of their coloration - blue and clear. You remain close enough to see Haleiwa from the ocean. It is quite a spectacle and is an opportunity to take a couple of pictures. The paddle is about one mile out and one mile back and by the end your arms feel like jelly.

Mountain Biking

The Biking activity is from Camp Mokuleia to Kaena Point (the very northern tip of Oahu). The ride is about 6 miles in length and starts on paved road progressing to rough terrain. The off-road trail is full of rocks, potholes, dips, and hills. The sun's intensity dictates liberal use of sunscreen. Kaena Point is a spectacular site traversed by an old railroad right-of-way and road which used to connect Oahu's leeward and windward coasts. The railway was discontinued long ago and parts of the road bed have been washed out by high surf and is no longer used. The area is now a wildlife preserve (biking is the only transportation allowed). The trip is challenging, but a jump into the pool upon your return is wonderfully refreshing.

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