I started a non-profit organization about a year ago called the Cottonwood Institute, whose mission is to teach students how to change the world through an exciting blend of adventure and service. I have dedicated my life to inspiring the youth of America and I continually hear my mom say, "where did he come from?"… Read more »
Posts By: Ford Church
Quote for January 30, 2006
“The longer I live the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break… Read more »
Nature Awareness Hike
Quote for January 27, 2006
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Quote for January 26, 2006
“One final paragraph of advice: Do not burn yourselves out. Be as I am – a reluctant enthusiast…a part-time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you… Read more »
Quote for January 24, 2006
“We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobile rather than by the quality of our service and relationship to mankind…Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
CAP Photo Album, 1st Quarter 2005
Welcome to the Community Adventure Program! Whether you are a current CAP student, a parent, or if you are a student thinking about taking this class next quarter, check out our CAP Photo Album and let us know what you think.
Trees, Moss, and Compostable Cutlery: A Final Reflection, by Jamie Shapiro
When I signed up for the Community Adventure Program, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I thought I would be taking hikes, maybe learning some skills, perhaps volunteering in the "community." And here I am now, committed to helping solve a problem I didn’t even know existed until a few months… Read more »
CAP Promotes Zero Waste at the Boulder Farmer’s Market
High School Students Support Eco-Friendly Businesses
According to Green Restaurant Association, each year the average American throws away about 100 polystyrene foam cups, each expected to last over 500 years. With approximately 297 million people in the US, this comes out to close to 29 billion foam cups per year. Many businesses produce a tremendous amount of waste and the Community… Read more »
