Field trips organized by the residential groups provide opportunities for their first shared experiences

At the start of each school year, on the first weekend after summer break, the individual house groups at Steinmühle Boarding School travel to different destinations to get to know each other better away from their everyday routines. The residential groups change slightly every year. The weekend is a great and important opportunity for each group to bond anew.

As a general rule, weekend activities are of great importance for the future: the first close friendships are formed, and the first shared experiences are had. These are moments that people look back on again and again later in life.

 

Stammhaus is camping at Lake Bigge

The residents of the main dorm went camping at Lake Bigge in the Sauerland region. There, they first went swimming in the lake and had a barbecue before the group later retired to their tents. On Saturday, the team drove to Plettenberg to visit the Aquamagis water park. There, they were drawn to eleven slides where speeds of up to 100 km/h could be reached. The boarding school students also tried out the free-fall slide and enjoyed endless loops.

Eco-Home Explores the Surrounding Area

For the Biohaus, a new residential group consisting entirely of new students in grades 5 through 8, the program included getting to know the city of Marburg to familiarize themselves with their new home. The girls and boys traveled to the Waldhaus on the Richtsberg—the future weekend retreat for international students—and spent an active weekend there, enjoying a walk in the woods, a trip to the movies, pedal boating, a tour of the castle, and a visit to the climbing forest to round out the weekend.

Mühle travels to Wolfsburg, the “Autostadt”

The residents of the mill headed to Wolfsburg to stay at a campground with an on-site swimming pool. On Saturday, the group visited the Autostadt in Wolfsburg, which offered not only cars but also a wide range of recreational activities. They also explored other places of interest in the city and the surrounding area.

The Westfalenhaus is moving to the Netherlands

The group with the most participants—24 students—traveled to South Holland to visit a farm with its own petting zoo. On Saturday, the itinerary included a visit to The Hague, about 40 kilometers away. Since the weather was ideal, the beach there was one of the most popular spots. The group wrapped up the weekend in the neighboring country with a barbecue, games, and a campfire. Of course, the traditional game of Werewolf in the evening was a must.

Hessenhaus Visits a Climbing Park Near Fulda

The students from the Hessenhaus moved into a vacation apartment near Fulda. On Saturday, the plan was to visit the climbing forest, try out the ten courses, and ride the 800-meter-long Europa cable car, which is one of the longest cable cars in Europe. The Hessenhaus group watched for the first signs of the Perseid meteor shower and its shower of shooting stars on the night leading into Sunday. Armed with sleeping bags and warm clothing, the girls headed out to a field where they could enjoy an unobstructed and clear view of the starry sky. The night of shooting stars required some concentration, so time literally flew by. After returning to the Steinmühle boarding school on Sunday, the group was able to relax a bit to recharge for the upcoming school week.