For an average student, the month of April means no more assignments and waking up late in the morning. With this respite from schoolwork, the IPDCAI scholars go through an annual three-day summer retreat with the purpose of imparting Christian values, conservation and regeneration of our diminishing natural resources as well as to promote the spirit of camaraderie

IPDCAI scholars accompanied by their parents during the start of the summer retreat.

High school scholars (in blue shirts) are instructed to look over the elementary scholars (in green shirts) and act as their big brothers and sisters for three days and two nights.

IPDCAI scholars giving reverence to our Lord

IPDCAI scholars are oriented by personnel from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regarding the ill effects of forest denudation and the need for the future generation to treasure our remaining natural resources

Scholars setting up their tents

Bonding time for students

IPDCAI staff and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) personnel conduct a final briefing on the importance of reforestation and the proper way of planting fruit-bearing trees.

Students surveying and clearing the campsite for tree-planting activities.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) personnel demonstrate the proper way of planting trees to the campers.

Scholars doing hands-on tree planting

CHOWTIME for the kids!!

Falling in line..

Even parents enjoy the sumptuous meal prepared by the IPDCAI staff