On Thursday, April 12, St. Mary Catholic Community School’s Environmental Club toured Camp Lawrence in Valparaiso. Students were treated to nature walks where they saw a salamander, a large variety of birds, and even a beaver. They learned about how the beaver is eating away at the trees in the forest and building dams in the lake. They also were able to experience the wide open fields the land has to offer and even some fishing, too.
“This is such a neat place,” said 4th grader Reiley Bullington. Students were excited to learn that Camp Lawrence offers summer camp where students can spend a week bonding at campfires, going on nature hikes, swimming, doing art, and playing sports, all while growing closer to Jesus Christ. St. Mary’s plans to bring the school back for its’ Field Day in May so everyone can experience nature in such a profound way.
St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point was opened in 1872. The school offers grade levels Junior Pre-Kindergarten (for three year olds) through eight and is the largest school in the Diocese of Gary. St. Mary’s faculty teaches a rich curriculum supported by cutting-edge technology. All students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities such as Chess Club, Craft Club, athletics, academic teams, Spanish Club, Science Olympiad, Scouts, Environmental Club, and more. To learn more about St. Mary’s School or schedule a personal tour, visit stmarycp.org/school.