The staff at SOAR are selected for those qualities of maturity, sensitivity and caring which enable them to relate well to young people and enhance the adventure program. All are highly trained professionals in such fields as special and secondary education, recreation therapy, counseling, outdoor and experiential education. Jonathan Jones - Executive Director Jonathan has been involved in education for twenty years as a classroom teacher, Upper School principal and program administrator. SOAR embraces a commitment to service, which is evident in the professional and community involvement of its staff. Adventure activities include wilderness backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and canoeing, wildlife studies, mountaineering, snorkeling, sailing, cross-country skiing and wilderness medicine.
Expeditions are approximately two weeks in length and are scheduled during the summer months.
Shorter adventures of three to seven days are planned for the spring, fall and winter. Semester-length courses are available in the spring and fall. One of my many examples of when I have set my mind to do something and then accomplished it is when we went rock climbing. After I did the intermediate course, I decided to try the expert course. I didn't think I could do it, but I was going to try.