Former AXL Academy CAP Students Gathered as an Alumni Community for the First Time to Enjoy an Afternoon of Fishing in Aurora Written by Hannah Posedel, AXL Academy CAP Instructor. Cottonwood Institute launched their first ever Alumni event for AXL Academy Community Adventure Program (CAP) students at Jewel Wetlands Park in Aurora in early August… Read more »
Through State Park Outings and Overnight Camping Adventures, AXL Middle School Students Enjoyed a Trimester of Hands-On Experiences with Plants, Animals, and Planting Seeds of Change Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor & Social Media Coordinator Harmony Esqueda. AXL Academy Middle Schoolers experienced a spring trimester full of adventure and life lessons, and an opportunity… Read more »
From Fishing at Barr Lake to Navigating a Snowy and Soggy Campsite, AXL Academy 7th Graders Made the Most of Every Moment During this Spring Camping Adventure Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor & Social Media Coordinator Harmony Esqueda. Our 7th grade AXL Academy CAP spring overnight started off strong with our first stop being… Read more »
AXL 8th Grade Students Spent their Final CAP Overnight Making Lasting Memories Through Fishing, Games, and Plenty of Sweet Treats Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor & Social Media Coordinator Harmony Esqueda. For our last CAP camping trip before AXL Academy 8th graders continued onto high school, we anticipated a bittersweet and exciting camping adventure… Read more »
Written by Field Instructor Hailey Schmidt. Early in April, the 7th and 8th grade AXL Academy CAP classes enjoyed their field days at St. Vrain State Park. The weather forecast looked a bit chilly, but the group was pleasantly surprised by gorgeous spring days. Both groups started off their mornings with fishing and searching… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A Local Park Became an Outdoor Classroom for the AXL 8th Graders to Embark on a Microplastics Hunt and Archery Skill-Building. Written by AXL CAP Instructor Harmony Esqueda. AXL Academy 8th graders eagerly set out on our short and sweet 15-minute journey from school to Cherry Creek State Park. There, we were greeted by the… Read more »
AXL Academy‘s Day of Service Learning Connected Students to Local Wildlife, Public Lands, and Community Impact. Written by Shawn Heyland, CI Field Instructor. AXL Academy 7th-grade CAP students recently had the opportunity to visit Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora for a day of service learning, archery, and fun. Not far from where the students… Read more »
