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What to Pack for Your Teen’s Cascade Expedition Camp
When my first group of teens arrived in Mexico for our adventure camp years ago, I quickly learned something crucial: the right gear can make the difference between an amazing experience and a challenging one. But packing for an 11-day expedition isn’t just about stuff – it’s about preparing our young adults for an experience…
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New Year, New Adventures: Setting Meaningful Goals with Your Teen
The air feels different this time of year, doesn’t it? There’s this palpable sense of possibility that comes with approaching a new year – and nobody feels it more intensely than our teens. While they might not show it outwardly, many are secretly hoping this will be their year to figure things out. As someone…
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A Personal Perspective of Gap Years
by Iona Michael, Age 19 In the year 2020, many things went wrong. One of the tragedies of this harrowing year was the sudden end to public education for thousands of students. Many studies have shown that the pandemic had devastating and lasting effects on education and mental health. Dropout rates had one of the…
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