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Athenian Wilderness Experience (AWE)

At The Athenian School, we are committed to developing teamwork, personal and community responsibility, self-reflection, compassion, and resilience in our students. Kurt Hahn’s philosophy that, “there is more in you than you know,” is a critical element of their success in life.

网投信誉平台学生提高这些素质的一个机会是网投信誉平台荒野体验(AWE)。. 在大三的时候,你和你的一小群同学将探索高Sierra山脉或死亡谷沙漠的美丽和魅力. Working together to navigate off-trail terrain, cook group meals, rock climb, and set up camp, 我们希望你能体会到科技带来的自由, routine, homework, 和其他责任,同时学习如何照顾自己, collaborate, problem-solve, empathize, and believe in yourself and others. Twice a year, AWE学员的正能量让校园焕然一新, enthusiasm, wonder, self-awareness, and openness. 我们邀请您参与他们冒险的仪式结束,亲眼看看变革的体验,那就是AWE. 查看3月和8月的学校日历,了解“磨合”的细节.

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • Why is AWE required?

    网投信誉平台的荒野体验有助于在户外冒险和十大正规网投平台的环境管理支柱的基础. 自1969年以来,该项目一直是学校课程的一部分. Dyke Brown, the founder of The Athenian School, 基于他与库尔特·哈恩的经历以及库尔特·哈恩创作《网投信誉平台》的哲学来建立学校的使命, United World Colleges, 戈登斯顿学校和拓展训练等等. 哈恩鼓励户外冒险作为一种产生负责任的社区参与的方式, greater sense of compassion, self-discovery, physical fitness and self-reliance. 该项目旨在培养学生成熟的沟通和决策能力. 
  • What is the course itinerary?

    AWE课程分为以下几个部分:

    Training Phase Days 1-8
    An intensive period that involves learning new skills. 本课程是为没有露营经验的初学者设计的, but can be tailored for those with prior knowledge. 教师在每个技能领域提供强化指导. They teach and monitor, 然后期望学生们开始利用他们所学到的知识,并承担越来越多的责任来互相帮助.

    Main Phase Days 9- “Solo”

    教师从决策过程中退一步,让学生在户外环境中承担决策的所有权,照顾自己和彼此. 教师扮演顾问的角色,并继续教授更深入的课程.

    Solo 3 Day Period after the Main Phase

    一个独特的机会,让个人反思远离干扰和干扰. Students are provided their own mini campsite, 与老师和其他学生的距离非常近. 每个学生都有食物、水和住所,并由教师每天多次监督. 该组件可以根据学生的需要进行更改.

    独立学生旅行阶段课程的最后3-5天

    学生在老师的密切“跟踪”下,完全掌握课程的功能和结果. 学生们经常说这是这门课程的亮点之一. 这一阶段的实施取决于群体福祉和其他因素(如天气)。.
  • Who supports the student groups?

    教练是专业的户外教育工作者,他们在国内和国际上从事类似的项目. 他们的职业生涯包括为国家户外领导学校(NOLS)等项目工作。, Outward Bound, other private high schools with outdoor programs, college outdoor programs, and wilderness therapy schools. 每个教练都是野外急救员(WFR)或更高级别的医学认证.

    课程的现场支持由项目主管和成年后勤人员提供. This group is collectively referred to as “Logistics”. 此外,还邀请了高年级学生志愿者来帮助成人后勤团队. 有许多细节,这个工作人员出席,以使课程顺利运行. 后勤人员为所有小组提供支持,而不是专门为任何一个小组服务.

AWE Trip to the High Sierras

AWE Trip to Death Valley

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Phoebe Dameron

    Phoebe Dameron 

    Co-Director of Athenian Wilderness Experience
    925-362-7229
    Bio
  • Photo of Jason Ham

    Jason Ham 

    Co-Director of Athenian Wilderness Experience
    925-362-7229
    Bio