07/01/2025
The '26 Funky Cacti Team recently returned from their final Summer Wilderness Trip, which was in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. This team's Explorers and Mentors exhibited everything a Capstone Team should exhibit: Adaptability, self-motivation, team work, positive attitudes, vulnerability, and self-responsibility, all with a sense of humor thrown in to combat some very rainy weather! โ๏ธ ๐
The team persevered through a soggy week, and even had a blast rock climbing in the rain ๐งโโ๏ธ
Mentor Annalise said: "Itโs truly incredible to see how much the Funky Cacti Explorers have grown and evolved over the years. On this trip, they were noticeably more engaged, both in our activities and in each otherโs experiences. Our final nightโs reflection event was a standout. The depth and thoughtfulness of their insights were striking, showing just how much theyโve matured and internalized over time. The designated Leaders of the Day consistently stepped up, taking initiative and modeling high engagement, which helped set a positive tone for the entire group."
Go, Funky Cacti! ๐ต