Thirty ARC summer course graduates came together last weekend for the 2014 ARC Reunion. The annual event celebrates the successes of ARC graduates, reinforces the values taught in the summer course, and encourages students to reflect on their academic and personal goals. Of course, there was also a fun, outdoor adventure planned for the weekend! […]
ARC Rides into 2014 with a Snow Day at Squaw Valley
Adventure Risk Challenge wrapped up its programming for 2013 with a Ski and Snowboard day at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe. 21 students and 9 volunteers partnered with SkiDUCK for free day of skiing and snowboarding. The majority of these students were new to ARC. 17 students took lessons in the morning, while the rest […]
Into the Sequoias: Our November Retreat
A lively crew of 19 high school students and 4 college interns joined ARC for our November Retreat to the Mariposa Sequoia Grove this month.
October Retreat – Fun, Adventure, and Reflection
Despite the government shutdown, ARC had a successful and adventure-filled October Retreat the weekend of October 11th. Instead of staying in Yosemite, students camped in the Nelder Grove of Sequoias below giant majestic trees. Many students overcame their fears while rockclimbing and learned to trust themselves and others. There were a lot of smiles […]
ARC Loves its Interns
Prior to starting college, Jessica Rivas had no idea backpacking even existed. Then she discovered the Yosemite Leadership Program (YLP) at UC Merced, and began the journey that led her to call the wilderness her second home. Jessica was raised in a Spanish-speaking home in North Hollywood where, she says, “the buildings shine brighter than […]
Sleeping Bag Hop was a Great Success at the Dos Palos BBQ!
Twenty-six Dos Palos HS students and their family members attended the ARC BBQ on September 28th. Students participated in youth-designed outdoor games and were awarded prizes from local businesses. The activities included a sleeping bag race, water-bottle-pyramid throw, and a tent-construction competition. Every participant received a prize courtesy of Subway, Pizza Factory, and America Taqueria […]