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A Winter Trimester of Service and Challenge for AXL Academy

Winter Trimester was Filled with Resilience, Discovery, and Student-Led Impact in the Outdoors for AXL Academy CAP Class Written by AXL CAP Instructor Harmony Esqueda. AXL Academy Middle Schoolers enjoyed a CAP Winter Trimester full of service projects and adventures that challenged students outside of their comfort zone. We kicked off our trimester with a… Read more »

AXL 7th Graders Brave the Cold for Gaga Ball in the Snow

Gaga Ball in the Snow was One of Many Unique Experiences that AXL 7th Graders Enjoyed During their CAP Overnight at Cal-Wood Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor Harmony Esqueda. AXL Academy 7th graders were eager for the opportunity to stay in cabins during our CAP overnight trip to Cal-Wood Education Center in Jamestown, CO,… Read more »

No Snow, No Problem for AXL 8th: Enjoying Low Ropes & Service

Low Ropes Course Activities and a Service Project Kept AXL 8th Graders Engaged During Their Winter CAP Overnight at Cal-Wood Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor Harmony Esqueda. AXL Academy 8th graders were eager for another winter overnight CAP trip, expecting and excited for the same winter activities as last year, including snowshoeing, snow ball… Read more »

Reflecting on AXL Academy’s Fall Trimester of Fearless Firsts

A Fall CAP Trimester Full of Firsts: AXL Academy Middle Schoolers Enjoyed a First-Time Camping Trip, Rock Climbing, and Taking on New Challenges. Written by AXL CAP Instructor Harmony Esqueda. AXL 7th Grade CAP Adventures and First-Time Experiences We kicked off our trimester with a visit to Golden Gate Canyon State Park where AXL 7th… Read more »

First Time Camping: New Skills and Stories Made the AXL Trip Memorable

From Fire-Making to Folklore, AXL 7th Grade Students Experience the Magic of their First Time Camping. Written by AXL CAP Instructor Harmony Esqueda. AXL Academy 7th graders prepped nervously leading up to their overnight CAP trip, asking many questions about tents, wildlife, trip location, etc. We practiced how to set up tents in class and students… Read more »

Turning Over a New Leaf with AXL Academy 8th Graders

AXL Students Appreciate Opportunities for “Turning Over a New Leaf” During their Overnight Camping Trip at Cheley. Written by CI Field Instructor Monique Murillo. Stirring with nervous excitement, Ms. Esqueda’s AXL Academy 8th-grade CAP class students gathered around to prepare for their overnight trip, checking gear and playing a few games in front of the… Read more »

Skulls, Skins, and Scavenger Hunts: A Wild Day of Discovery for AXL

AXL 7th Graders Get Hands-On with Skulls, Skins, and Pond Critters at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Written by CI Field Instructor Shawn Heyland. The plan for Ms. E’s 7th-grade AXL trip was to head out into nearby nature to learn about wildlife in a fun, engaging way. We visited Golden Gate Canyon State Park… Read more »