Goal Ventures offers experiential learning opportunities through short-term trips outside of the classroom. There are several ventures offered between September and May that last 3-10 days. Each venture earns 0.5 credits in different subject areas through pre and post-trip assignments. Ventures involve outdoor activities like hiking, camping, skiing/snowboarding and service learning. Students can sign up through their principal and are informed via email if they are accepted on a trip or placed on the wait list.

1. GOAL VENTURES 21/22

2. WHAT ARE GOAL VENTURES?
Experiential Learning
A process through which students
develop knowledge, skills, and values
from direct experiences outside a
traditional academic setting
Credit based intensive
Pre and post trip assignments
Trip as a capstone
3-10 day experience in the field

3. DISCOVERY
 Southern (Sept 14-16)
 Northern (Sept 21-23)
 Good introductory venture
 No camping!
 Utilizes local activities
 .5 elective credit

5. MOAB
 November 15-21
 .5 English credit
 Research paper with themselves as a primary source
 Hiking heavy – Arches National Park, Canyonlands State Park
 Service learning

7. LEADVILLE
 January 17-22
 .5 Math Credit
 Winter experience – Cold temps and elevation
 Skiing or Snowboarding
 Snowshoeing

9. DESERT ORIENTATION
 February 22 – March 4
 .5 Social studies credit – Political Geography
and Politics
 Albuquerque NM and Organ Pipe Cactus
National Monument AZ
 Camping!
 Service learning

11. CANYON
ORIENTATION
 April 18-23 (Tentative)
 .5 Science credit – Hydrology, Geology,
Biology and Astronomy
 Goblin Valley State Park UT
 Camping!
 Hiking, rafting and scrambling

13. BLACK HILLS AND
BEYOND
 May 16-21
 .5 Social Studies Credit – Political
Geography, History, Government
 Mount Rushmore, Deadwood and Lead,
Rapid City SD
 Stay in cabins
 Hiking, Mine Tours, Exploring Cities

15. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR VENTURES?
 Applications emailed to Principals and Aps
 Students sign up!
 Students get informed via email
 On trip or Wait List
 Pre trip meetings
 Paperwork and Medical Info
 Trip!