Natural and Archeological Wonders at Roxborough Provide Students with a Unique Winter Field Day. Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor Harmony Esqueda. 7th grade Community Adventure Program (CAP) students from Aurora Expeditionary Learning Academy (AXL Academy) set off for an exciting field trip to Roxborough State Park. The park contains stunning red rock formations that… Read more »
Students Enjoyed the Thrills of Sledding in Addition to Perfecting their Fire-Building Skills on their Winter Overnight Trip. Written by CI Field Instructor Caroline Paul. Another Community Adventure Program (CAP) overnight is in the books for the 8th graders at Aurora Expeditionary Learning Academy (AXL Academy). AXL Academy uses trimesters, so their CAP students are… Read more »
A Community Service Day with Luvin’ Arms Benefited both Humans and Animals. Written by Senior CAP Instructor Erin Angel. Although many people don’t realize it, the MLK Jr. holiday was originally designated in 1983 as a day of service. The idea was that people got the day off of work or school to do civic… Read more »
Written by Teagan Papke, Director of Strategic Partnerships; Chelsea Tossing, Associate Director; and Ford Church, Founder and Executive Director The past few weeks have brought a wave of policy changes that have sparked concern and uncertainty for many in the communities we serve. From shifts in immigration policies, rolling back environmental protections, removing protections for… Read more »
From Fishing and Whittling to Shelter Building and Wading: CAP Students Enjoyed a Sunny Escape. Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor Harmony Esqueda. On a brisk, sunny December afternoon, AXL Academy 8th graders in the Community Adventure Program (CAP) class explored Chatfield State Park for a day full of adventure. As we started on a… Read more »
A Passion for Food Facilitated Connecting Students with Each Other and the Natural World. Written by Senior CAP Instructor Erin Angel. The Centaurus High School Community Adventure Program (CAP) Class wrapped up another super semester in December, with their shared passion for food guiding some of their activities. The class, which began with only four… Read more »
The Winter Solstice Offered a Unique Opportunity for Connection. Written by Senior CAP Instructor Erin Angel. On the evening of the Winter Solstice, a group of old friends who had scattered off to college, jobs and internships gathered in the forest in the mountains above Boulder. Some of our Alumni hadn’t seen each other for… Read more »
Building Strong Connections Through Outdoor Adventure. Written by CAP Instructor Mel Georgi. As the semester comes to a close, the Community Adventure Program (CAP) at Angevine Middle School has proven to be a transformative experience for students and myself; filled with growth, learning, and meaningful connections. From their first class to their final outdoor adventure,… Read more »
The Changemaker Program continues to have successful social and leadership development gatherings for CAP high school alumni, who enjoy each opportunity to be reunited. Written by CI Senior Instructor Erin Angel. Cottonwood Changemakers Alumni reunited this weekend for the first-ever Alumni Hike. They caught up with each other’s lives, schools, and jobs, and exchanged stories… Read more »
Have you ever had one of those moments where you want to do something to help a worthy nonprofit in your community, but you don’t know where to start? We feel you. Well, today is your lucky day because 3 generous families have stepped up to offer a $25,000 match to Cottonwood Institute to… Read more »
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