Once upon a time, in a faraway land,
There was a group of friends, so brave and so grand.
They loved to climb mountains, and hills so high,
With a trusty board, they'd reach for the sky.

Their founder was wise, and he taught them well,
How to belay, and drill, and deploy with a yell.
He showed them the ropes, and how to fix their gear,
So they'd be safe and sound, with nothing to fear.

One day they set out, with a bag full of chips,
And a dip for their lunch, that they'd eagerly sip.
They hiked and they climbed, to reach the summit,
And when they arrived, they were glad they had done it.

They covered the ground, with a blanket so soft,
And enjoyed their lunch, while looking aloft.
Then they played some games, and sang some songs,
Until it was time to pack up and move on.

But before they left, they drilled and they learned,
To always respect the mountains, and never get burned.
For the mountains are strong, and should always be revered,
And with these friends, nothing to be feared.

So if you ever go out, to climb a hill or two,
Remember this story, and what you should do.
Take a board, a bag, and a friend or two,
And always be safe, no matter what you do.

Reflections

1. What did the founder teach the friends before they went climbing?
2. What did the friends bring with them on their climb?
3. What did the friends do when they reached the top of the mountain?
4. Why is it important to respect the mountains?
5. What do you think the friends learned from their mountain climbing adventure?