Explorer Program
Created for foster youth to gain new experiences through travel, forge new friendships, and grow their confidence by exploring this big beautiful world. Students will participate in a workshop program to learn about all aspects of travel before embarking on a hiking trip to visit US National and State Parks.
Upcoming Trips

BAHAMAS
June 3 - 6, 2022
COLORADO
July 1 - 8

Past Trips

Acadia National Park
Maine - 2018
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Day 1: Flew out to Bangor, Maine
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Day 2: Hiked to Bar Harbor
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Whale watching boat expedition​
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Crab cake and clam chowder dinner
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Stayed in a remote cabin
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Day 3: Hiked throughout Acadia National Park
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Day 4: Hiked through Camden Hills State Park
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Treked Megunticook Summit​
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Day 5: Drove back to Bangor and flew home
TRIP IMAGES
Arizona & Utah
2019
Grand Canyon & Bryce Canyon National Park
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Day 1: Flew out to Utah
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Day 2: Hiked to Zion National Park​
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Day 3: Hiked to Bryce Canyon National Park
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Day 4: Hiked to Valley of Fire State Park​
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Day 5: Drove back to St. George
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Enjoyed the carnival​
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Watched a fireworks show
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Day 6: Hiked to the Grand Canyon
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Toured Grand Canyon​
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Day 7: Las Vegas Sightseeing
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Flew back home​
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Tennessee
& Smokey mountains
Trip pending due to Covid-19
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Day 1: Flew out to Gatlinburg, TN
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Drive to Tremont​
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Hike Spruce Flats Falls
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Hike Prong Trail
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Day 2: Drive to Smokey Mountains Park
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Hike Low Back Trail Head​
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Hike Mt. Cammerer
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Day 3: Drive to/through Roaring Fork
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Hike Grotto Falls​
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Hike summit of Mt. Leconte
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Day 4: Zip Lining
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White water rafting tour​
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Star gazing
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TRIP IMAGES
PROGRAM
CURRICULUM
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Week 1: Getting Started
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Introduce course goals
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Build Group Dynamics
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Establish Trip Expectations
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Week 2: Travel Planning
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Learn To Read Maps
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Destination Research
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Week 3: Know Your Surroundings
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Learn Preparedness
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Learn Survival Tactics
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Prepare Hiking Gear
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Week 4: Benefits Of Travel
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Make Cultural Connections
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Learn About Travel Abroad
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Week 5: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
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Learn About TSA​
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Learn Suitcase Organization
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Week 6: The Amazing Race
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Scavenger Hunt Field Trip​
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Receive Explorer Program Certificates
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Sponsor & get involved
Feeling philanthropic? Donate and or volunteer today! Below is a button to our Amazon wishlist of items that would assist us very much in our future Explorer Program endeavors!
We are looking for sponsors for the following:
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Hiking Gear
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Flights
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Lodging
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Car Rentals
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Meals
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Ride Sharing