
DESCRIPTION
Onward & Upward is teaming up with Knik Tribe’s Passion to Lead program to provide after school outdoor recreation programs every Friday from 3:45pm-6:00pm.
This program is for middle school and high school students, ages 11-18.
Onward & Upward will be providing transportation, equipment, snacks and instruction. Course locations vary within the Palmer and Wasilla area. Students should come prepared to be outdoors for the afternoon /evening. Winter boots and warm layers are recommended, but are also available upon request.
LOCATION/TRANSPORTATION
Instructors will pick students up at Knik Charter School between 3:30pm-3:45pm and transport students to course location via Onward & Upward vans.
Parent pick up is between 5:45-6:00pm at Knik Charter School.
The Knik Charter School is located at 758 N Shoreline Dr, Wasilla, AK 99654.
SCHEDULE
Every month a new outdoor adventure series will be offered. Space is limited to the first 16 students to register, and so students must register for each series separately; one month at time.
See below for each month’s schedule and registration directions:

April 2025: Low & High Rope Challenge Course
This program takes place at the Burchell High School’s Challenge Course. Students learn to work together building trust and communication skills to complete team challenges that include problem solving activities on the ground or on low rope and high rope elements. All activities are challenge by choice and students set their own individual goals whether that’s to engage in a supporting role that stays on the ground or a role that requires more action of climbing via a rope and belay system.
Date | Location | Activity |
Friday April 4 | Burchell High School – Challenge Course | Team Building Initiatives – Ground Level |
Friday April 11 | Burchell High School – Challenge Course | Low Rope Elements |
Friday April 18 | Burchell High School – Challenge Course | Low Rope Elements & Intro to High Rope Elements |
Friday April 25 | Burchell High School – Challenge Course | High Rope Elements |

REGISTRATION STEPS
Program is Full
Due to limited seating in vans, space is limited to the first 16 students to register. After completing the registration form, wait for email confirmation.
If you’d like to be added to a waiting list please email us at info@onwardandupward.org