Arthur Morgan School

Arthur Morgan School is truly a unique and incredible school. I was a student for three years and it was one of the best experiences that I have ever had. I learned to be part of a community, both local and global. I learned to respect nature and my fellow humans with whom I share it. I learned to explore, wonder and love. I cannot imagine a better place to spend middle school years and believe I would not be the man I am today were it not for AMS. It prepared me for the rest of my life.

During the summers of 1960 and 1961, I was fortunate to be part of the Camp Celo experience when I helped build "the foundation" for the AMS, although little did I realize the social impact of what I was doing at that time. Then Camp Celo was a work camp for teenagers (I was 13 and 14 at the time) but it provided a valuable educational experience for me as well as I was also the recipient of the unique teaching philosophy and methods of both Elizabeth and Ernest Morgan which, I have now discovered, they later implemented at the school. If I am not mistaken, I even recall several cameo appearances made by Arthur Morgan during those two summers. I have come to realize that not only was I fortunate but I was also honored to be part of this experience. As those who are close to me can attest, I often, fondly recall those two summers and I rank them at the very top of my life experiences. Craig Denmead, Columbus, Ohio.

I was a student at AMS for two years and loved it. AMS is a wonderful, fun, and loving place with lots of activities and things to experience! AMS taught me to be one with nature when we went on all the great hiking trips. I gained life long friendships with the staff and students. It was a great two years of school I will never forget!

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