Pathfinders is a goal-oriented program for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. This approach reinforces the inclusion process while building self-esteem, responsibility, and dignity in all its members. It utilizes existing school services, academic programs, and the entire staff without making students feel isolated or insignificant. It builds self-confidence through the efforts and vigor of new and challenging experiences. It demonstrates repect for teachers and individual differences by understanding oneself.
Achievements have no limits.
It places responsibility for academic improvement and discipline on its participants. But above all, this program provides an opportunity for poorly motivated students to immerse their energies. Seventh and Eighth Grade Students in the seventh and eighth grade program must complete 50-80 hours of wilderness training after regular school hours before they qualify for an expedition. Upon sucessful completion of these specific skills and documented academic and behavioral improvement, students are allowed to leave their school on a five-day expedition into Maine's beautiful wilderness to test their skills with peers and staff. A ropes course is a series of physical and mental challenges for both the individual and group participants.