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In the spirit of the poet-naturalist
for whom the school was named, varied opportunities for outdoor
experiences are offered the John Burroughs student. Faced with
the manifold challenges posed by the outdoors, the student develops
confidence in abilities familiar and acquired. In the collective
life of a camping group, students experience a rare degree of
self-sufficiency and cooperation. Their respect for nature extends
to one another.
Boys and girls in grades 8 through 12 may receive physical education credit for their participation in outdoor education. Weekend outings may take them orienteering at Drey Land, rock climbing in southern Illinois, canoeing, kayaking or caving in the Ozarks, off-road biking over-looking the Meramec and Mississippi rivers. Service trips which involve trail cutting, habitat formation and forest restoration are also popular. Outdoor education also organizes a variety of trips during school vacations.
