Top 10 Reasons to Attend Christmas in the Keys!

by Rib Decker

In addition to building self-confidence, experiencing new adventures, developing life skills, and building lifelong friendships, here are 10 Reasons to Attend our Christmas in the Keys Adventures, straight from the SOAR staff!

 

1.  The 3 S’s. Snorkels, Sea-Doo’s, and Sunshine! –John Willson
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Having the best answer to the question, “What did you do over the winter break?” –John Willson

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  What is better than fun in the sun as a Christmas Gift? –Joe Geier

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Parents need a vacation from their kids too! –Andrea Wackerle

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Getting out of the house in cold winter to have fun in the sun and sand! –Jeremy Neidens

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Seeing the rare, endangered, and adorable KEY DEER! –Sophie Allen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.  Seeing the street performers in Mallory Square! –Catey Terry

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.  You can catch a giant grouper! –Andrea Wackerle

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.  The opportunity to snorkel on Looe Key in crystal clear water and see the amazing wildlife. –Andrew Harris

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  Getting to hang out with Big John!Big John

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And from the campers themselves….Back in 2012, we asked some of our campers on the Christmas in the Keys Adventures why they love SOAR, and here’s what they had to say!

 

M