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GO CAP!

3rd quarter CAP is off and running… students are planning their action project which focuses on food miles. Some of the events and actions they have planned include: The planning and construction of a garden shed to support our garden. Repairing and Reworking the garden paths and fencing. Volunteer work with Growing Gardens in exchange… Read more »

Winter Staff Training 2010

Several weeks have passed since we completed our annual Winter Staff Training for Cottonwood Institute instructors, but now it’s time to reflect on what we learned during that action-packed day. We covered a variety of skills, including: winter safety and risk management concerns, winter survival priorities, quinzhee snow shelters, emergency snow trench shelters, fire-making techniques… Read more »

2nd Quarter CAP Students Tackle Water and Snow!

The days were shorter and the nights were cooler, but New Vista High School’s 2nd quarter Community Adventure Program class was on fire as they prepared for their two overnight camping trips. While the first trip gave them beautiful fall days, the other made them endure freezing temperatures. However, both trips were enjoyed by all,… Read more »