Group Building: Design a program on or off the school campus with program elements ideal for teambuilding.

Raft building with team initiatives and field games

High and low challenge courses

Rock climbing and rappelling

Orienteering with a map and compass

Caving and Geology: An introduction to “wild caves” (non-commercial) and cave geology. Explore Tory’s Cave, a rare New England marble cave, or Ward Gregory Cave and take a quick dip through the famous sump!

Hiking: Learn to read trail signs, use a map and compass while enjoying the scenery on the Appalachian Trail or at Sleeping Giant State Park. Challenge the group on Break Neck Ridge, a demanding trail with spectacular views of the Hudson River.

Nature Studies: Identify species within a particular habitat, understand the critical role of habitat preservation for biodiversity, recognize features defining and shaping a particular habitat, and understand the interconnections between species. Introduce students to a lively nature study through Eco Orienteering or marine study on the Long Island Sound.

Canoeing: Learn to work as a crew, water safety, navigation, and how to read a river on white or flat water canoes or experience our unique 10-person Voyageur canoes. See bald eagles on the beautiful Delaware River, take a white water challenge on the Housatonic River or explore the Long Island Sound islands.

Delaware River

Housatonic River

Connecticut River

Long Island Sound

Hudson River