Our mission is to provide the safest, most substantive, and most exciting adventure programs for young people through our personal attention to every student, our caring, and our competence.

Instructors are expected to be excellent role models as they teach a variety of outdoor skills and foster a close community. Course size is generally twenty-four students with six instructors. Outdoor skills taught include: backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, sailing, mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, canoeing, cooking, orienteering, Leave No Trace concepts, and general environmental education. Other specialized skills will be taught in conjunction with outfitters. On each Adventure, the six- person instructor team works closely together to coordinate all aspects of the trip including: instruction in all outdoor activities, risk management, managing group dynamics, menu planning, purchasing food, laundry, transportation, coordinating with outfitters, maintaining equipment, and handling medical issues. Instructors receive support while in the field from the Director and Regional Directors.