Team Challenge

High Ropes

Climbing Wall

Mountain Biking  On-site mountain biking will begin with a class on basic bike operation and safety. This popular activity gives students the chance to ride through the Stanislaus National Forest, with beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada mountains along the way. The focus is on developing safe and environmentally conscious biking techniques. All routes are geared to beginning and intermediate skill levels.

Nature Hike  Students will learn what makes this habitat unique as they get to know the plants and wildlife of our forest ecosystem. Students will also have opportunities to study animal tracks and walk along the Columbia Ditch. The goal is to get students more comfortable with their natural world and give them a better understanding of how living and non-living things work together in the natural environment.

True Colors  Everyone has a brightest color, depending on their personality. This class has the students analyze their preferences and ways of operating based on a simple test, then lets them know their color (strongest personality type). They learn how to better understand themselves, as well as how to better understand where other color types are coming from. This tends to promote greater tolerance and better relationships, especially as students experience the Sierra Adventure Program together. (1.5 hours)

Leadership  This class was adapted from the Fresno County Office of Education Leadership Academy.  Students learn the four stages of leadership as well as the three "R's" (respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness). They also  learn the three "F's" (fun, and failing forward) and practice leadership skills through various team-building activities. (1.5 hours)