
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!
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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
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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
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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?

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.
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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.
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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


