Roads to New Relationships
“I hated life in many ways, but still every year going on a trip made me feel so much better. My sucky times and bad memories really stopped me from wanting to be better. Trekkers gave me hope and made bad go away. I don’t know where I would be without Trekkers. It’s made me better.” ~ 12th grade Trekker |
Teen Trekkers 2010
Our new class of 7th graders begin their Trekkers experience with a three-day expedition to Acadia National Park!
Program
Trekkers offers 20 7th graders and 25-30 caring adults from the community the opportunity to explore Acadia National Park in May. Students and adults who participate take part in a pre-trip, 3-week orientation program where they are involved in team-building initiatives, small group discussions, and an extensive canoe orientation. Students are separated onto three teams of 6-7 that include 8-10 adults and a facilitator. On the trip each team goes hiking and canoeing and is given a chance to share their experience in small group discussions throughout the weekend. The goal of the Teen Trekkers program is to provide a shared wilderness experience for students and community adults as a way to lay the foundation for on-going relationships to occur throughout the rest of their high school years.