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Welcome to the Community Adventure Program…
Thank you for visiting the Community Adventure Program (CAP) website. The Community Adventure Program is a unique academic class that blends adventure and service while connecting high school students with their community. If you are new to the site, please take a moment to surf around and let us know what you think! Get a… Read more »
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CAP Post Test…
As the quarter comes to a close, I would like to get some feedback from the 4th Quarter 2005 CAP class to improve the CAP for future students. Please click on the survey link below to take the CAP Post Test Survey. Click here to take survey.
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4 Days in May Action Project Update…
We just completed a wildly successful Action Project this quarter and I am so proud of the hard work and determination everyone displayed. By working together, the 4th Quarter 2005 CAP class at New Vista High School was able to remove approximately 2,250 pounds of the invasive plant Myrtle Spurge from City of Boulder Open… Read more »
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4 Days in May Action Project Schedule
Alright, here is the play-by-play for the Community Adventure Program’s 2005 4-Days in May Action Project at New Vista High School: Monday, May 9th, 2005: 9:00am-3:00pm – We will meet at New Vista High School in Room 200 and will meet Laurie Deiter with the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. Laurie will… Read more »
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Boulder County Farmers Market
The Community Adventure Program will have a booth at the Boulder County Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 11th, 2005 from 4-8pm. The booth is part of our 4 days in May Action Project to help educate people about invasive plants, specifically myrtle spurge, how it is ravaging our ecosystem, and what homeowners can do to… Read more »
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High Tech vs. Low Tech Camping Equipment
This week, we spent a good chunk of time talking about gear in preparation for our upcoming camping trip next weekend. We learned about high-tech camping gear such as backpacks, tents, stoves, and modern fire methods and low-tech alternatives such as blanket packs, poncho shelters, coffee can stoves, and friction fire. Above, Ashley is demonstrating… Read more »
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Action Project/4-Days in May Update…
This just in…We voted today in class to address invasive plants and noxious weeds for our Action Project/4-Days in May event. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will continue to research invasive plants, like Myrtle Spurge listed above, and collaborate with organizations in Boulder County to address this important environmental issue affecting… Read more »
