8th Grade

Themes/Experiences

• Focus on Informal Relationship Building: 1:1 mentoring to help build strong bonds before the transition into High School.  “Sparks” building to determine individual interests to help inform future programming.
• Adventure Education and Leadership
• Community Engagement
• Cultural Exchange

Core Trips/Experiences (tentative):

• Fall Overnight Camping Trip two-three days
• Fun Day Trip-Group Choice
  
• Winter or Spring Volunteer Experience
  
• April Vacation Outdoor Adventure
• Tour of New England four to six day expedition
• Nine-ten Cohort program meetings September-July
• Two Family meetings

Optional Experiences (tentative):

• Wobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day Race
  
• Sunday River Community Days: Skiing or Snowboarding
• Spring Sea Dogs Baseball Game
• Various Other Community Events as they arise