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
4.
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
6.
7. LEADVILLE
January 17-22
.5 Math Credit
Winter experience – Cold temps and elevation
Skiing or Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
8.
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
10.
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
12.
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
14.
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!
