Recreation
Adventure Club | Fall Rock & Winter Ice Climbing Trips
Sponsor: Matt Dominguez
Participants: 4-10, based on seniority
Open to: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors; by application and acceptance
Season Dates: October for fall trip; January/February for the winter trip
Weekly Schedule: No weekly commitment
Cost: Approximately $50 -$200 to cover the cost of trips
Special Factors: Must have parent permission form and waiver signed prior to the trip; students must apply and be selected based on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual maturity; WA equipment to rent; scholarships available. Visit the WA Adventure Club Facebook page to see pictures from last year!
Parent Participation: Prayer for our excursions. May have opportunities to participate in the adventures and chaperone.
Known Conflicts: Winter weekend trip is subject to winter ice/snow conditions.
Adventure Club Spring Break Trip
Sponsor: Matt Dominguez
Participants: 6-8, based on seniority
Open to: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors; by application and acceptance
Season Dates: Week of spring break; Occurs bi-annually
Weekly Schedule: No weekly commitment
Cost: $1,200
Special Factors: Must have parent permission form and waiver signed prior to trip; students must apply and be selected based on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual maturity; WA equipment to rent; scholarships available. Visit the WA Adventure Club Facebook page to see pictures from last year!
Parent Participation: May have opportunities to participate in the adventures and chaperone! Please pray for our excursions!
Known Conflicts: None
Climbing Club & Climbing Team
Sponsor: Luke Regan
Participants: Unlimited, however, there are only 13 seats available in the van going to Vertical Endeavors; based on seniority
Open to: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Season Dates: All year
Weekly Schedule: Trips to Vertical Endeavors in Glendale Heights 2-3 times a month from 3:15- 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Climbing Team will have the opportunity to participate in 2-3 competitions throughout the year.
Cost: $10 per visit to Vertical Endeavors
Special Factors: We climb at Vertical Endeavors, a world class indoor climbing wall in Glendale Heights.
Parent Participation: Sign liability waivers; help keep kids accountable for safety and positive mature behavior
Known Conflicts: None; open participation
Archery Club
Sponsor: Bart Gregersen
Participants: Unlimited
Open to: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Season Dates: Spring
Schedule: 1-2 afternoons/week after school or a Saturday
Cost: None
Special Factors: Helpful to own your own bow
Parent Participation: None
Known Conflicts: Could conflict with spring sports
Guys' Campout
Sponsor: Kevin McDonell
Participants: Unlimited
Open to: Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior boys
Season Dates: September 14-16, 2018
Weekly Schedule: No weekly commitment
Cost: $75
Special Factors: Trip leaves after school on Friday and returns Sunday afternoon; some camping equipment will be needed; parent permission is required.
Parent Participation: None
Known Conflicts: Possible conflict with fall sports, but there will be late buses on Friday night for athletes.
Girls' Campout
Sponsor: Sandy Gum
Participants: Unlimited
Open to: Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior girls
Season Dates: September 21-23, 2018
Weekly Schedule: No weekly commitment
Cost: $60
Special Factors: Trip leaves after school on Friday and returns Sunday afternoon; some camping equipment will be needed; parent permission is required.
Parent Participation: None
Known Conflicts: Possible conflict with fall sports, but there will be late buses on Friday night for athletes.
Intramurals
Sponsor: Elliot Thompson
Participants: Unlimited
Open to: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Season Dates: All year
Schedule: Offered at various time throughout the year.
Cost: Free-$10 depending on the activity.
Trap Club
Sponsor: Ken Ellis
Participants: Unlimited
Open to: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Season Dates: Fall & Spring
Weekly Schedule: Tuesday nights, some Saturdays
Cost: $90
Special Factors: Students need to apply for IL FOID card