Beyond Akeela is a three week summer pre-college program with an intentional focus on helping teens transition into their post-secondary lives. Based in a college campus setting, participants are part of a community in which they practice independent living skills, experience adventure, and thrive socially. Beyond Akeela expands horizons, develops self-advocacy, and creates friendships that last a lifetime. The dynamic curriculum grows with teens each year.
On Beyond Akeela Teenage Travel Program, while teenagers are having fun and building life-long friendships, our staff is helping them achieve their goals. Specifically, here are some of the things that we’re working on.
Social Growth:
- -A summer surrounded by a true peer group with similar experiences and interests
- -Ongoing facilitation of social interactions by trip leaders who are experts in helping campers feel connected and socially successful Teenage Travel Program
Self-Awareness and Self-Confidence:
- -Increasing amounts of independence and responsibility
- -Wilderness opportunities that help campers learn more about who they are and all that they are capable of
