For most of us, it’s tough being away from immediate family during the holidays — especially the big ones like Thanksgiving. So here at Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center, we go to great lengths to provide two full days of events and activities for our students. In that way, the school environment provides a second family-like experience.
This holiday is no exception, with so many activities on the agenda that there’s little time to think about home. Here’s the rundown:
Thanksgiving Day at Eagle Rock School
- 10 a.m. — Gathering — with everyone in attendance (if you’re unfamiliar with Gathering, please read Eagle Rock Gathering: A Daily Ritual For Coming Together)
- 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. — 8th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at the YMCA of the Rockies
- All Day – College apps, grad work and study hall in the Learning Resource Center
- 10:30 a.m. — Breakfast
- 10:30 a.m. — Eagles versus Lions football game
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Painting project (Human Performance Center mural tiles)
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Throwback Cartoons in the Schoolhouse
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Macy’s Day Parade until noon, and then board games and hot cocoa in the Lodge
- Noon to 1 p.m. —Gingerbread people decorating
- 11 a.m. to noon — An hour of flag football on the Field of Dreams
- Noon to 1:30 p.m. — The Climbing Wall is open
- 1 p.m. — Crossfit at the Human Performance Center
- 2:30 p.m. — Spiritual gathering in the Lodge
- 3 p.m. — Thanksgiving dinner in the lodge
Friday, November 27
- 9 a.m. — Breakfast
- 9:30 a.m. — Gathering for all students
- 10 a.m. — Fun all-school activity in the Lodge Hearth
- 12:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. — Lots of off-campus activities — including rollerblading, a visit to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, bowling or movies
One of the many joys of Thanksgiving is wishing our friends, colleagues and stakeholders a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season ahead!