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 […]
Reading, Writing, and Finding her Voice
In celebration of Women’s History Month and National Reading Month, we are honored to share about Adrianna Serrano, a Dos Palos High School student who excels in reading, writing, and music. Adrianna is a participant in ARC’s Rising Community Leaders Program and she graduated from our first Stepping Stone Course in the summer of 2023. […]
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 […]
See You Later: Navigating the Next Chapter with Our Incredible Board Member
This month we want to honor one of Adventure Risk Challenge’s founding Board members. Kasey McJunkin has been a member of ARC’s Board of Directors for a combined 7 years since ARC became an independent 501c3. Kasey was the first Board Chair of ARC, and thus played an extremely important role in mentoring Sarah Ottley […]
ARC Celebrates its 15th Anniversary with Voices of Youth Events
Thirty high school students embarked on journeys of epic proportions this summer in Truckee, Sequoia, and Yosemite. There are no cell phones; there is no internet; and they are away from home for weeks straight. They are participating in Adventure Risk Challenge’s 25- and 40-day outdoor literacy and leadership immersion courses. The students backpack through […]