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DAN RIVER KAYAKINGNearby rivers, like the Dan River, provide exciting kayaking and educational opportunities for students.

SOARSummit Outdoor Adventure & Recreation

Where the Eagles Fly Outdoors!

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH SOAR!Outdoor pursuits provide exciting and fun opportunities to build confidence, community, friendships, and leadership skills! Unplug and spend the day with friends in the great outdoors!

At Summit School, we value our surrounding wilderness treasures and the benefits outdoor adventure provides our students. New research suggests exposure to the natural world may improve intelligence, by heightening senses and sensibilities, and stimulating our ability to pay attention, think clearly, and be more creative. Beyond those benefits, SOAR outdoor adventure trips supplement an academic curriculum with experiential opportunities to build confidence, community and new friendships, as well as develop leadership and group living skills. SOAR focuses on providing experiences for personal growth and age appropriate challenges, as well as opportunities to interact with Summit faculty and staff through new and exhilarating

activities. SOAR provides students the opportunity to unplug and spend quality time with friends outside. Plus, outdoor adventures with your friends is just plain FUN!

Encourage your child to join us on many of our outdoor adventures offered during conference days, vacation days, weekends and after school. Trips are led by qualified guides and outfitters. We have trips for all ages. Check out our 2015-16 SOAR catalog, sign up today, and let the outdoor adventure begin!

SOAR ADVENTURES ARE OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM ALL SCHOOLS!

Splash through Rivers, Glide Down

Mountains and Much More with Summit

Eagle Spirit!

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SOAR 2015-16 Adventure Catalog

Radical Reels Film Festival: Dinner and a MovieSaturday, September 12, 20156:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.6th - 9th gradeHelp us kick off the SOAR season and catch the steepest and deepest in high adrenaline packed outdoor adventure sport films. Hurtle down untouched powder, feel the cold spray of kayak descents, fly with the world’s wildest BASE jumpers, skateboard a mountain pass, and mountain bike over the unthinkable. Prior to the film, enjoy dinner at Bib’s Downtown. Drop off at Bib’s and pick up at the Hanesbrands Theatre. Fee: $35

Salem Lake Mountain Bike and DinnerSaturday, September 19, 20154:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.6th - 9th gradeEnjoy a leisurely bike cruise at Salem Lake with friends, stopping to take in lake views and

wildlife. Nothing beats an evening outdoors with bikes, trails, and good friends. After we work up an appetite on the bike trail, we will stop and grab a bite to eat. A limited number of bikes are available for students without their own bike. Departure and return at Summit School. Fee: $35

Peer Leadership: Summit Mt. Rogers and Camp-OutSaturday - Sunday, September 26 - 27, 2015Sat, 7:00 a.m. - Sun, 6:00 p.m.8th - 9th gradeJoin the 9th grade leadership duo, Elizabeth Orr and Andrew Petersen, on their adventure to summit Mt. Rogers and camp out under the stars in Grayson Highland State Park. Enjoy beautiful views in southwest Virginia and gain an appreciation for the outdoors, while supporting this student planned and led camping and hiking trip. Participants will work in a supportive team environment to meet new challenges, prepare meals, and reflect on group triumphs. This will be a great weekend of friends, fun and adventure. This is a small group trip and supported by adult supervision. Register soon, as this trip will fill up quickly. Fee: $200

GET MUDDY!

Is a Trip Right for Your Child?Trips welcome all skill levels. No experience necessary! Equipment and instruction are provided in the trip fee for most excursions. Anyone in good physical condition with an adventurous spirit and a motivation and willingness to participate, will find success and a great time on a SOAR excursion.

Learn toRock Climb With SOAR!

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Virginia Creeper Trail Biking and Grayson Highland CampingMonday - Tuesday, October 12 - 13 , 2015Mon., 9:00 a.m. - Tues., 6:30 p.m.6th - 9th gradeTravel with SOAR over Fall Break to Grayson Highland State Park and experience the beauty of the fall colors and camp, hike, and fish throughout the park. Enjoy fireside chats and fun with your buddies over s’mores, and then snug up in your cozy sleeping bag at the end of the day! In the morning, breeze down the mountain on the glorious Virginia Creeper Trail, a 17 mile DOWNHILL bike ride. On the way, we will stop and play in the river, picnic, and play frisbee. Finish the day off with an outrageously delicious and well-deserved ice cream. A limited number of bikes are available for students without their own bike.Fee: $275Ladies’ Camp-Out: Linville FallsSaturday-Sunday, October 17 - 18, 2015Sat.,11 a.m. - Sun., 6 p.m.Summit Women and Invited GuestsEnjoy your night out just as everyone should--mountain views, crackling campfires, good food, and friends. There are no requirements on this trip other than big fun. Camp at Linville Falls Campground and enjoy a mountain hike or a

leisurely stroll. There is plenty to do, or not do. Either way this trip is all about you! Just come and enjoy nature and rejuvenate! We don’t care if you pack a hair dryer or catch a fish with your bare hands--everyone is welcome. And if you are wondering...flush toilets are available. Catch the nature vibe with the gals!Fee: $150SOAR/PLC Family Hike and Picnic: Saddle MountainSaturday, October 24, 20159:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.JrK - 9th grade and FamilySOAR has teamed up with the Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) to tour Saddle Mountain, a dramatic crest along the Blue Ridge Parkway 2,000 feet above the Piedmont. The Saddle Mountain hike is a short loop that travels through oak-pine forests and mountain laurel offering beautiful fall views of the Mitchell and Fisher River Valleys. Come out and support the work of the PLC in preserving this important Blue Ridge vista and other lands. The PLC has preserved 18,000 acres of the Piedmont’s most treasured lands. A PLC membership is included in the trip fee. Transportation included. Third grade and lower an adult chaperone is required. Pack your own picnic. Fee: $60 per family

Wilderness Treasures North Carolina and the surrounding states offer a multitude of opportunities for outdoor fun and adventure. Register today!

EXPERIENCE THE

OUTDOORS!

Dip Your Toes in the

River. It Feels So Good!

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Dan River Kayak, Picnic and DinnerSunday, October 25, 201511:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.6th - 9th gradeJourney by kayak down the Dan River with your friends, either dreamingly dangling a toe in the water or dialing in your paddle for a water fight. Either way, a cornucopia of fall colors will provide the backdrop as you paddle the Hanging Rock Run, which includes Hanging Rock State Park, interesting rock formations, and wildlife. Enjoy a picnic snack at the river’s edge during the journey. We stop for dinner and ice cream on the way home. Equipment, paddling and safety lessons included. All students must be able to swim.Fee: $95

Fly Fishing Stone MountainSaturday, November 14, 20156:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.5th - 9th gradeEnjoy a fall day in Stone Mountain State Park while you learn or continue to practice your casting for trout in the picturesque North Carolina streams. Join expert guides for a day of instruction and fun in learning more about the art of fly fishing. Never heard of a back cast, a blood knot, or a midge--don’t worry, the guides will take the mystery out of the sport and soon recruit you into their ranks. All skill levels welcome. Pack a picnic and share your fishy tales! All equipment provided.Fee: $160

Indoor Rock Climbing and Dinner Friday, December 11, 20153:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.5th - 9th gradeAdventure continues in the winter! Learn to rock climb at the southeast’s largest bouldering area and rock wall. Join SOAR at The Ultimate Climbing Gym in Greensboro for rock climbing routes for all abilities. After honing our rock climbing skills, we will go out and grab dinner.

Lessons and equipment included. All skill levels welcome. Fee: $50

HIgh School and Alumni Ski Trip: Winterplace, WVSunday, January 24, 20165:45 a.m - 7:45 p.m.9th - 12th gradeSOAR and RJR High School Outdoor Club join forces to offer a great day of skiing at Winterplace ski resort. New friends and old unite to take in the fresh powder on the ski slopes. Leave the driving and hassles to us and jump on board the SOAR ski bus! This trip is open to all high schoolers from all schools. All levels are welcome--beginner through expert. The ski trip is a blast and you will be talking about this trip for a long while! The trip fee includes transportation, ski pass, lunch, lesson, and helmet. Gift certificates are available for all SOAR events, but this event an is especially popular holiday gift from parents and grandparents. Fee: $160

Ski and Snow Tubing Trip: Winterplace, WVTuesday, February 16, 20165:45 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.6th - 9th gradeRegister for the most popular trip of the year! Take in the mountain views, crisp air, and swift chair lift rides at Winterplace, WV while you carve down the slopes skiing or spinning in a snow tube. Chat with friends about the backscratcher you nearly nailed while you enjoy a warm, cozy lunch in the lodge. If you are Shaun White, you definitely have a seat reserved on the bus, but all levels, including beginners, are welcome, as equipment and lessons are provided. This is the winter social event of year!

Don’t miss the good times with friends on this winter break must do! Gift certificates for this winter trip are a popular holiday gift from parents and grandparents. Ski/tubing passes, equipment, helmet, lessons, lunch, and bus snacks included.Fee: $175

Family SOAR: Bird Walk at Yadkin River TrailSaturday, March 19, 20169:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.JrK - 9th grade and FamilyJoin Heather Moir, the Education Chair of the Forsyth Audubon Society and Summit 3rd grade teacher, on a special bird walk at the Tanglewood’s Yadkin River Trail, a favorite spot for local birders. The trail offers views of several different habitats, and thus, opportunity to see a variety of different birds. We are likely to see several different types of woodpeckers and nuthatches. We will check along the Yadkin River for the great blue herons that typically nest along the river. There is always a possibility of pine warblers, yellow-rumped warblers, and perhaps a barred owl. Bird walks are always full of surprises. This walk will be geared towards beginners. The trail is level and we will move at an easy pace. If you have binoculars, bring them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Adult chaperones are required for kids 2nd grade and younger. Fee: $35 per family

THE FUN NEVER ENDSJoin SOAR for More Great Adventures

Wet Whitewater

Thrills!

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Woodland Wildflower and Art AdventureThursday, April 7, 20163 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.JrK - 5th gradeSOAR has teamed up for a second year with the Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) to take an exclusive guided tour of the 6-acre Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve. PLC is a non-profit, grassroots land trust that protects our region’s farms, rivers and streams, natural and scenic areas and wildlife habitat. The nearby preserve is home to 28 of the 35 known North American Trillium, 30 species of ferns, the special Oconee Bells, and many other plants. Small group tours will be guided by PLC volunteers. A special, interactive art project led by a Summit art teacher will complement the wildflower experience. The PLC will showcase student art at the Emily Allen Wildflower Community Open Garden Day. First grade and under require an adult chaperone. Fee: $30Rock Climbing: Pilot MountainSaturday, April 9, 2016Time: TBA6th - 9th gradeLearn how to rock climb from the experts at Wake Forest University Outdoor Pursuits on multiple routes on Pilot Mountain. Our certified

WFU guides will teach us the technical skills, such as belaying, back up belaying, climbing commands, and efficient climbing techniques. We will also learn about Leave No Trace ethics related to rock climbing, climbing site management and safety, and gear protection. Rock climbers will enjoy a post event meal. Surely by sunset, it will be hard to tell the difference between our SOARing students and Spiderman. Beginner to experienced climbers welcome.Fee: $125U.S. National Whitewater Center: CharlotteSunday, April 24, 20167:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.6th - 9th gradeTake a 90 minute guided whitewater trip, plus enjoy opportunities to go kayaking, ziplining, rock climbing, and mountain biking a the U.S. National Whitewater Center located in Charlotte on 400 acres of land adjacent to the Catawba River. The fun never stops because there are so many activities to do in one location! The USNWC, with the world’s largest recirculated artificial whitewater river, is an official Olympic Training Site for whitewater slalom racing. Passes, lunch, and transportation included. Fee: $130

ADVENTURE

Field Notes--Oct 2014Rain clouds were here and there, but what seemed like an unfortunate day of wet weather on the Virginia Creeper Trail, turned into a trip highlight, leaving every member of the mountain biking crew with deliciously, gritty, grins and mud splattered front and back.

Ski Trip Friendships

and Fantastic Snow!

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MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE!Camp Summit: Locked Out!Friday, May 13, 20167 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.5th - 9th gradeIn the winter we “Lock In”, so now that the weather is gorgeous, let’s lock ourselves out! That’s right! We are locking ourselves outside in Summit’s backyard and camping on the athletic fields. Smore’s, flashlight tag, star gazing, and lots of other fun and games right here in Winston-Salem. You can’t beat the good times of an old fashioned outdoor slumber party! Snacks, games and breakfast included! A limited number of tents are available for use for students who do not have one. Fee: $45

Mt Le Conte Lodge, Camping, Hiking and Whitewater RaftingMonday - Thursday, June 6-9, 2016Mon., 9 a.m. - Thurs., 6:30 p.m.Rising 6th - 10th gradeStart your summer vacation just as everyone should--epic mountain views, crackling

campfires, and whitewater paddling. Join SOAR on a multi-day grand adventure to Smoky Mountain National Park (SMNP). The trip starts with a night in the Elkmont campground where we will hope to see the famous synchronous fireflies. Also in the campground you will enjoy fishing, river adventures, and campfire fun. The following morning, the day begins with a hike and picnic on the Alum Cave Trail as we ascend the third highest peak in the SMNP to the famed Mount Le Conte Lodge at 6,360 feet. You can’t show up at this lodge unannounced--reservations fill up a year in advance. We will enjoy a spectacular sunset, wonderful homemade country food, and friendships in the remote lodge, that relies on llama trains to deliver supplies. After a hearty breakfast and plenty of pictures, we will hike down the mountain back to the Elkmont campground for more fun and outdoor play. On the final day we will enjoy class III and IV rapids on the Upper Pigeon River. This trip includes a large variety of activities to please all outdoor enthusiasts. This trip has a limited number of spaces and will fill up quickly. All transportation, equipment, meals, and lodging provided in trip fee.Fee: $625

Safety FirstTrips are led by experienced and seasoned wilderness travelers and the finest outfitters for technical activities. Our trips are carefully planned and safety is continually taught and practiced throughout the trip, with the students becoming an integral part of the commitment to personal and group safety.

GET OUT!

Learn New Skills and

Climb to New Heights!

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TRIP TRIP DATE GRADE COST REGISTRATION /CANCELLATION DEADLINE

Radical Reels Film Festival and Dinner

Sept 12 6-9th $35 Sept 10

Salem Lake Mountain Bike and Dinner

Sept 19 6-9th $35 Sept 15

Peer Leadership: Summit Mt. Rogers and Camp-Out

Sept 26-27

8-9th $200 Sept 18

Virginia Creeper Trail Biking and Grayson Highland Camping

Oct 12-13 6-9th $275 Oct 6

Ladies Camp-Out: Linville Falls Oct 17-18 Adult Women

$150 Oct 9

SOAR/PLC Family Hike and Picnic: Saddle Mountain

Oct 24 JrK-9th $60 per family

Oct 16

Dan River Kayak, Picnic, and Dinner

Oct 25 6-9th $95 Oct 16

Fly Fishing at Stone Mountain Nov 14 5-9th $160 Nov 6

Indoor Rock Climbing and Dinner Dec 11 5-9th $50 Dec 4

High School and Alumni Ski Trip: Winterplace, WV

Jan 24 9-12th $160 Jan 15

Ski and Snow Tubing Trip: Winterplace, WV

Feb 16 6-9th $175 Feb 9

Family SOAR: Bird Walk at Yadkin River Trail

Mar 19 JrK-9th $35 per family

Mar 11

Woodland Wildflower Adventure: Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve

Apr 7 JrK-9th $30 Apr 4

Rock Climbing: Pilot Mountain Apr 9 6-9th $125 Apr 1

U.S. National Whitewater Center: Charlotte

Apr 24 6-9th $130 Apr 18

Camp Summit: Lock Out! May 13 5-9th $45 May 6

Mt Le Conte Lodge, Camping, Hiking, and Whitewater Rafting

Jun 6-9 Rising 6-10th

$625 May 16

*Register early to meet minimum/maximum enrollment requirements: soar@summitmail.org

SOAR 2015-2016 Adventures

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Register for SOAR trips by emailing Jill Miller at soar@summitmail.org• Registration for any trip requires a $10 non-

refundable fee.• You will receive an email confirmation of your

reservation with additional trip details.• Please note trip registration and cancellation

deadlines. Cancellations after the deadline will be charged in full.

• All SOAR trips have minimum and maximum enrollment.

• Registration is open for all trips and is first come first serve.

• SOAR trips are open to students from all schools.

• Summit staff discount: 15%

Payment:Student accounts will be billed for all Summit School students. Students from other schools should pay fees prior to the event as detailed in your reservation confirmation email. Gift certificates available.

Videos of Previous Trips:To see examples of previous trips check out: www.vimeo.com/channels/soarsummit

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONIT’S EASY TO BEGIN YOUR OUTDOOR EXPLORATION

SUMMIT SCHOOL2100 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336-722-2777SOAR Director: Jill Millersoar@summitmail.org

Discover the Power of NATURE!