Last Friday's activity was rafting the Big Eddy just outside of Bend! This series of class III rapids is a fun introduction to whitewater for our students, who will be doing a longer rafting trip on the lower Deschutes river later this summer!

Here's a video from Friday's activity! On the Paulina Plunge, students slid down four natural waterslides and swam in several different swimming holes. All of these sites were connected by riding fat-tire mountain bikes! facebook.com/collegeexcel/v…

Summer in Bend means hot days, and hot days mean it's time to float the river! The quintessential Bend float runs from Riverbend Park through town to Drake Park. Last Friday, the student activity made use of the hot afternoon to cool off in the river!

Here's a recap of some recent student activities here at College Excel! Included were a hike along the Deschutes River, a trip to an alpaca farm, and a visit to Sahalie and Koosah Falls!

Last night was College Excel cooking night! Christiana, one of our tutors and a nutrition expert, has been regularly helping students to learn new, healthy recipes!

In the first Staff vs. Students matchup of 2019, the teams took to the bowling alley. Both sides played strong games, but in the end, with a team average score of 107, the Staff team took the victory over the Student's average score of 79.

Last week's Friday activity was a Mario Kart Tournament! After several rounds of fierce competition, we were able to crown a winner! This week, students will go to Sunriver, OR for lunch and ice skating!

Take a look at photos from our Friday Activity trip to Sunriver, OR to ice skate and explore downtown! Sunriver is a popular tourist town in both the winter and summer, with beautiful views and lots of activities.

Recently students tried their hands at the Bend Escape room. Students worked together as a team to attempt their escape!

In Central Oregon, winter is a great time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Pictured here are students on an activity to go tubing at Mt Bachelor!

Another important part of winter in Bend is shoveling! In the wake of our large snowfall at the end of February, students gathered to help shovel out!

In our final Staff vs. Students game of the term—to decide the series—the staff team emerged victorious! A strong and passionate student team played hard, but the staff held on to clinch the term. We look forward to the next round of events next term!

Since College Excel purchased Catan, students have been playing nearly every week! Pictured here is an activity where College Excel organized multiple games for students to participate in.

Spring has arrived in Bend! This week's Friday activity was a hike along the Deschutes river. Students enjoyed warm weather and several varieties of wildlife!

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Students have taken quickly to this term's rock climbing class! Taught by College Excel staff, this course is designed to challenge students physically and mentally as they learn climbing techniques and safety!

Last Friday's activity was a hike at Smith Rock State Park! Students ascended via the Misery Ridge trail and traversed to view the Monkey Face, a 300' tall tower on the west side of the park.