Now back in base camp after three amazing days of kayaking, rock climbing and repelling Daida Rivas feels like she has grown as a person. She states, “In these three days I gained more self-confidence than ever before. I learn to believe in myself and learn to achieve my goals. While kayaking, I found myself […]
“New challenge”
Everyone that’s in the group made it. We all succeeded together and reached our goals together not as a group but as a family. It was a new challenge for us for the past 7 days in the wilderness. It was challenging to set up tenets and to do our responsibilities. But we all learned […]
Water and Adventure
One thing that we have all learned to appreciate is Water! The reason for this is because during our first expedition we hiked for eight days straight. Sometimes water wouldn’t be available so when we did find water we would all be so excited. Hiking under the sun for long periods of time made us […]
I’m Strong
During the first expedition, I learned that it’s important to give a hand. For example, I was trying to climb over a huge log; my friend saw me struggling because I had a 100lbs backpack on my back and we had been hiking for hours. So he stretched out his hand towards me and asked, […]
Rafting in Yosemite
Yesterday the ARC students in Yosemite rafted down the Merced River with Half Dome and El Capitan in the background. There were splash wars, smiles, and a lot of laughter. The students also stopped along the way to test the water quality of the Merced. They conducted tests for PH level, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nitrates, […]
Maria Sanchez Becomes a Leader Among her Peers
Maria Sanchez began the ARC Summer Course in Tahoe with little confidence in her ability to complete what she started. Yet, as one of the most engaged and enthusiastic ARC alumni over the past two years, she has proven that pushing through is a benefit to herself and an example to others. Joining ARC after […]