The fall CAP class at Angevine Middle School was one of the more unusual in recent memory, shifting from online to in-person and back over just nine weeks. In spite of all the disruptions, students had the chance to build outdoor skills, develop a connection to the natural world, and make critical connections. One of… Read more »
For the last six weeks, STRIVE Preparatory students at the Westwood Campus have been a part of the Cottonwood Institute Mini-CAP program. For the final two weeks of their project, these middle school students joined an organization called N.O.W. (Neptune Ocean Warriors). This organization was started by students at Excel High School. This organization is helping make… Read more »
On February 22nd, a group of four Earth Task Force members attended the Alliance for Sustainability Conference at the Colorado State Capitol Building. At the conference the Earth Task Force learned about current bills that focus on sustainability, climate change and the environment. Adam Stenftenagel, the co-founder and CEO of Snugg Home presented at the… Read more »
Journal Entry – Question: “Hopes, Ideas, Challenges on Action Project (theme of Transportation)?” (note: ‘ours’ means Boulder/CAP/New Vista; ‘we’=CAP) I have many hopes and dreams save the world, find some friends, fight some battles — I have many hard times as well; challenges, conflicts, cynicism – But… Read more »
EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY THINK THAT PAPER AND PLASTIC IS NOT AS IMPORTANT AS FOOD AND WATER WE STILL USE THEM IN OUR DAILY LIVES. FOR INSTANCE, WE USE PAPER FOR THINGS LIKE TAKING NOTES IN CLASS OR WRITING IMPORTANT LETTERS TO OUR FAMILY. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, WE USE AND NEED PAPER TO BETTER… Read more »
The Community Adventure Program has changed my life. Not only has it awakened in me a passion I never knew existed; it has increased my awareness about environmental issues in my community and shown me that I can make a difference. After taking the CAP class for the first time I realized that I loved… Read more »
The Community Adventure Program has changed my life. Not only has it awakened in me a passion I never knew existed; it has increased my awareness about environmental issues in my community and shown me that I can make a difference. After taking the CAP class for the first time I realized that I loved… Read more »
This class has been a great experience for me in many ways. The overnight trips were very fun and educational, especially the second one. I learned what burns well, how to start fires, how to find firewood, how to make quinzes (sp?) and much more. The action project was also a valuable experience, from learning… Read more »
Weekend Overnights: This aspect of the class was by far my favorite. Being able to get away from school and home life stresses was truly a treat. There was much preparation for these trips, including menu planning, packing, and of course lesson plans that Ford had to make. Many of the skills we learned I… Read more »
The purpose of high school should be to prepare for the future. It should be to ensure a stable future for the students and a better future for the world in general. One of the teachers here at New Vista says part of why he teaches is so that he can live in a world… Read more »
