Coming Together as a Community If the whole of mankind is to be united into one brotherhood, all obstacles must be removed so that men, all over the surface of the globe, should be as children playing in a garden. ~Dr. Maria Montessori At the beginning of the school year, the students from Upper Elementary spend one night and two days at Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers, Michigan. During this incredible experience, the children and teachers begin to come together as a community. Activities such archery, rock wall climbing, canoeing, and more, help to bring the children together as a team. This trip helps set the tone for the next year. The classroom and Upper Elementary culture is born. Today, the Upper Elementary students presented their assembly about Camp Eberhart - the chaos of riding on the bus, Dutch auction, jumping off Coop's Tower - it has all been transformative.