A program designed to maximize teen potential.WYLD offers a unique combination of outdoor and experience education, a community of social support that includes both peers and families, individual attention and mentorship from experienced adult educators, and diverse opportunities to enrich both scholastic interests and personal talents.
Most importantly, we seek to develop long-term relationships with our participants, to understand them as individuals and support them as they bridge adolescence into the next phase of their lives--adulthood! Designed especially for students ages 12-17, our mentors work with students in a personalized way to enrich their academic work, apply their talents, and find meaningful ways to apply the skills they are learning both in and out of the classroom. Qualities of WYLD Teens
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How it works |
Monthly Mentorship and Planning Meetings: students will work with their peers and mentors for several hours each month during planning meetings (and during excursions) to develop skills for academic, social, and career success. Meeting topics and activities include:
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Nature Education for Teens |
World and Wilderness Adventures:
Weekend adventures to put skills to practice and explore new people, places, and interests. Participants take on numerous roles within the group over the course of the season to help contribute to the success of the events. Students take on responsibilities such as menu planning, cooking, planning recreation activities, leading art projects, Newsletter Editor, leading monthly evaluations, hosting campfires, music guru, and more! |