Architecture and construction students from Park City High School recently spent a day at the SunRoc High Adventure Base Camp, where classroom lessons turned into hands-on service.
Led by instructors Jordan Ulrich and Brad Gannon, students rolled up their sleeves to collect and chop firewood, sand and refinish wooden Adirondack structures, and build sturdy wooden tent platforms. The day’s work not only supported the camp but also allowed students to apply their skills in meaningful, real-world projects.
For many, the setting provided a different kind of classroom.
“We had an amazing time at SunRoc last week. My students are still talking about the experience and asking when are we returning for another trip!” Ulrich said. “It’s hard to anticipate the full potential of students when you only see them in a classroom, but out in the Uintah wilderness, we watched kind, disciplined, and hard-working young people eagerly apply their skills in a real-world setting. Students made new friends and gained confidence that may not have been made in a classroom setting — they were truly at their best.”
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Gannon said the trip reflected the district’s commitment to showing that every pathway is possible.
“Students see that every pathway is possible when they connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities in architecture, construction, and engineering,” Gannon said. “Experiences like this build confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while helping them envision their future in these fields.”
The classes are supported by the Park City Education Foundation (PCEF). Most of the tools and equipment used for the field trip were funded through PCEF, making opportunities like this possible for students.
