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 […]
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 […]
2023 Year In Review
Dear ARC Community,As we make our way through winter and into spring, we want to take a moment to reflect on all we accomplished in 2023 and express our deepest gratitude to you for your generosity and support. Your belief in our mission helped us have a successful 2023, and we are so happy to […]
Welcoming Cristina Cruz Navarro as Co-Director of ARC!
Greetings, ARC Community, We are thrilled to announce that Cristina Cruz Navarro has joined ARC’s leadership team as a Co-Director. With a background in outdoor education, community engagement, grant-making and administration, and with a demonstrated ability to foster leadership in teams, Cristina brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role. The ARC Board of […]