Skill Cohorts
A monthly club for Wilderness Kids Students dedicated to learning, growing, and refining skills in one particular area.
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!
Students meet once a month and have the opportunity to gain:
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Certifications
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Unique Summer Experiences
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Job opportunities
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Improved coordination, and strength
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Improved teamwork and communication skills
We currently run two cohorts for Wilderness Kids Students in grades 8-12:
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Our Paddling Cohort meets on the 1st Sunday of every month
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Our Climbing Cohort meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month
If you are interested in learning more about our cohorts please email Lauren@WildernessKidsAlexandria.org for more information.
What to expect?
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?
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.
In the warmer months students will climb outside at local climbing spots.
Our path to success:
There are a few key rules your student will need to follow in order to get the most out of the climbing cohort.
Your Student Must:
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attend regularly; regular attendance is required to access job opportunities and summer experiences
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respect themselves and others
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respect property
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be kind to themselves and others
Climbing Cohort
What to expect?
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?
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:
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:
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attend regularly; regular attendance is required to access job opportunities and summer experiences
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respect themselves and others
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respect property
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be kind to themselves and others
Paddling Cohort
