Onward & Upward is partnering with Burchell High School in offering a summer school program, Adventure Academy. During this two week course students will engage in a variety of team building gams and activities as they learn outdoor recreational skills with a focus on outdoor rock climbing and rappelling.
Rock climbing offers a unique blend of physical and mental challenges as each climb presents a unique puzzle to solve, requiring strategic thinking and problem solving. This is a beginner top rope climbing program. Instructors set up an anchor at the top of the climb and students climb with a rope and a belay partner. Students learn to run safety checks to double check their equipment and climb or rappel under the instructors’ supervision. Students get to set their own goals and can experience the success of this team experience even if they choose not to climb.
Working together as a team, building trust and a supportive environment fosters a strong sense of community creating lasting memories and friendships.
SCHEDULE
Two Weeks: May 27 – June 6
4 Days a Week: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 2:30pm
Location
Burchell High School
1775 Parks Hwy Wasilla Alaska
Students will be transported via Onward & Upward vans to and from field trip locations. Field trips include local hiking trails, indoor rock climbing at Denali Fitness and outdoor rock climbing near Purinton Creek, North of Sutton, and approximately mile 86 on the Glenn Highway.
REGISTRATION
This program is open to high school students in the Mat-Su School District. Space is limited to the first 16 students who register, so register today!