Champlin Park Students Promote Inclusivity with Snowshoeing
Champlin Park students in the Unified Club spent Wednesday morning at the Mississippi Gateway Regional Park enjoying the snow.
“We wanted to take it outside. We live in Minnesota, so we’re making friendships and bringing that outside and enjoying the nature around us and taking advantage of what Minnesota has to offer,” said Maia Miller, Unified advisor and teacher at Champlin Park.
Students from Champlin Park’s Unified Club prepare to go on a snowshoeing excursion at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park.
The Unified Club aims to create a school climate where students with disabilities feel welcome and included. This the first time the Unified Club got to participate in the ‘Unified Invite’ out at a local park. Students spent the morning snowshoeing, playing outdoor sports, and making snow art. Miller said some of the activity involved therapy dogs as well.
“It’s fun to see everyone connecting with each other and building that inclusion,” said student Makenna Martin. “We still have a long ways to go, but it’s definitely building at Champlin Park and building for the future of Unified.”
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