On July 8th we wrapped up our first 11-day Stepping Stone Course of the summer – a powerful journey that blended outdoor adventure, writing, community, and self-discovery. Our students faced challenges on the trail, reflected deeply through journaling, and built lasting connections with nature and each other. Today, we’re honored to share a story from […]
Welcoming Our New Executive Director
Welcoming Our New Executive Director ARC is growing! With Bree joining as Executive Director and Sarah shifting to Director of Development and Finance, we’re building a stronger and more sustainable team for the future. Dear ARC Community, The ARC Board of Directors is excited to announce that Breann (Bree) Lindsey has been selected as ARC’s […]
2024-23 Academic Year Program Reflections
As the 2024-2025 academic year came to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect, and celebrate all the moments, that shaped this year. From meaningful hikes to identity-deepening writing projects, and from nervous first speeches to confident leadership in the field, our students showed up with heart, grit, and curiosity to learn […]
From Nervous Freshman to Board Member
If you had told 14-year-old, Salvador, a wide-eyed freshman who had just arrived in the U.S. from a teeny-tiny school in Mexico, that one day he’d be sitting on the board of directors for the same program that helped him conquer his fear of speaking English… he probably would’ve nervously laughed and asked what “board […]
Becoming
By Sebastian “Cam” Ortiz Briones I am a seedling,Sprouted from various plants,Unknown to who I am, a plant with no name.Nourished by the giver, water.I quickly learned I was unique, my own plant.No book knew of me; I was undefined,Careless and free, just a seedling by the bank.I was given water to grow like my […]
Strong Legs and Willpower
by Yaritza Macias Chavez I already knew I could do hard things before coming to ARC. The horrors of high school and living as a teenager in the digital age has proved that many times. What I didn’t know was how much I still had to learn and push myself. I thought my hardest challenge […]