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Skill Cohorts

A monthly club for Wilderness Kids Students dedicated to learning, growing, and refining skills in one particular area.

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Starting in 8th grade our students have the opportunity to delve a little deeper into one specific skill. Each cohort is a group of students working together in the same program. They progress through the same curriculum and receive certifications and achievements!
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Students meet once a month and have the opportunity to gain:

  • Certifications

  • Unique Summer Experiences

  • Job opportunities

  • Improved coordination, and strength

  • Improved teamwork and communication skills

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We currently run two cohorts for Wilderness Kids Students in grades 8-12:​

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If you are interested in learning more about our cohorts please email Lauren@WildernessKidsAlexandria.org for more information.

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What to expect?

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Our climbing cohort students will be picked up from school once a month. Climbing Cohort takes place primarily on the 3rd Thursday of each month. They will be dropped off at home between 5:30- 6:30 at night.

Where do we climb?

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Students climb at Movement Crystal City Gym (1235 S Clark St). You can visit the gym with your student by car, taking the metro to Crystal City, or taking the bus to Eads St. and 15th St.

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In the warmer months students will climb outside at local climbing spots.

Our path to success:

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There are a few key rules your student will need to follow in order to get the most out of the climbing cohort.

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Your Student Must:​

  • attend regularly; regular attendance is required to access job opportunities and summer experiences

  • respect themselves and others

  • respect property

  • be kind to themselves and others

Climbing Cohort

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What to expect?

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Our paddling cohort students will be picked up from home once a month. Paddling Cohort takes place primarily on the 1st Sunday of each month. They will be gone roughly from 9:00 to 2:00.

Where do we paddle?

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Students will start in a pool to gain level 1 skills. Once they graduate they will move to paddling at Rileys Lock (level 2) and Great Falls (level 3).

Our path to success:

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There are a few key rules your student will need to follow in order to get the most out of the paddling cohort.

Your Student Must:​

  • attend regularly; regular attendance is required to access job opportunities and summer experiences

  • respect themselves and others

  • respect property

  • be kind to themselves and others

Paddling Cohort

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