Spring officially began on Saturday, and we are feeling hopeful and optimistic about the upcoming months. Here are several ARC updates and student writing to bring you inspiration in this new season. ARC Book Drive for Summer 2021 – We want to expand our student library of books and have created a short “wish list” through Powell’s website. Additionally, if […]
ARC Selected for Local Sierra Club Environmental Award
Adventure Risk Challenge was presented with the Exceptional Environmental Steward Award by the Merced Group of the Tehipite Chapter of the Sierra Club at their end-of-year celebration. In announcing the award, Rod Webster, the Sierra Club Merced Group’s chair, said “[ARC] is doing the critical work of raising up tomorrow’s environmental stewards. In addition to working hand-in-hand with English instruction during the school year, […]
An ARC Update
We have a lot of news to share with you as we approach the end of the year: (1) Holiday Apparel Sale Closes Tomorrow – If you haven’t already purchased an ARC t-shirt, mask, or hoodie for yourself or a loved one, you only have until tomorrow to make your purchases! ARC’s apparel sale is open until […]
ARC T-Shirt, Hoodie, or Athletic Shirt Available for Sale
ARC has partnered with Pathos Screen Printing, a youth-serving non-profit, to offer you ARC t-shirts, hoodies, cloth masks, and more this holiday season. Thanks to this partnership, you now have the opportunity to buy a royal blue ARC hoodie or a charcoal-colored 60/40 soft cotton/polyester t-shirt! These items are available for a limited time and all […]
Announcing ARC’s Outdoor Leadership Fund
The ARC Board of Directors voted this past weekend to create an Outdoor Leadership Fund for ARC alumni and aspiring ARC instructors. The board committed $5,000 to launch this fund with the express goal of promoting equity and inclusion within ARC and the outdoor education field. These funds can be used for Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certifications, personal backpacking gear, outdoor skills and leadership development courses, and […]
ARC Welcomes Summer Alumnus as Program Facilitator in Tahoe
As a student during the ARC 2020 summer course, Tony Marquez had a lot to contribute. He showed up with a radiant smile, a shock of bright green hair, and kind words for everyone. From the first day of the course he helped create a space where others felt comfortable sharing themselves with the group. […]