Adventure Fridays
The Right Balance Between
Adventure Fridays
The Right Balance Between
Academics, Social, and Fun
Academics
Social
Fun
Here’s How It Works:
Here’s How It Works:
All of our online academics happen Mon-Thurs. Then on Fridays, we get out and have fun through Outdoor Adventures (Fall) and Leadership Adventures (Winter)!
All of our online academics happen Mon-Thurs. Then on Fridays, we get out and have fun through Outdoor Adventures (Fall) and Leadership Adventures (Winter)!
Four Locations:
North Denver
South Denver
Durango
Colorado Springs
We’re interested in adding even more locations anywhere we can get roughly 15-20 students together. If you are not in one of the above areas, help us recruit students in your neck of the woods to get an adventure location started where you live.
Located in North Denver, South Denver, Colorado Springs, and Durango areas.
We’re interested in adding even more locations anywhere we can get roughly 15-20 students together. If you are not in one of the above areas, help us recruit students in your neck of the woods to get an adventure location started where you live.
Outdoor Adventures (Fall Semester)
Outdoor Adventures (Fall Semester)
Getting outdoors is fun, healthy, and a bonding experience for students. Our Outdoor Adventures (OA) program helps students appreciate and learn about nature and get active. Students registered in this course can earn .5 PE credits.
How the Course Works
On 10 Fridays during the fall semester, students come together in the above regions and do activities like these:
- Hiking
- Climbing & rappelling at a rock climbing gym
- Outdoor games
- First aid training
- Ice skating
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Fall '23 Outdoor Adventure Dates
- Adventure #1 (8/25)
- Adventure #2 (9/1)
- Adventure #3 (9/15)
- Adventure #4 (9/22)
- Adventure #5 (10/6)
- Adventure #6 (10/13)
- Adventure #7 (11/3)
- Adventure #8 (11/10)
- Adventure #9 (12/1)
- Adventure #10 (12/8)
Leadership Adventures (Winter Semester)
Leadership Adventures (Winter Semester)
Learning to be a leader through social and active adventures helps students connect with their peers and gain exposure to a variety of opportunities. Students in Leadership Adventures (LA) can earn .5 Elective credits toward graduation while engaging with their peers and community in the real world.
How the Course Works
On 10 Fridays during the winter semester, students come together in the above regions and do activities like these:
- Museums
- Simulations
- College campus field trip
- Service projects
- Visits to local government
- Hands-on activities with businesses and entrepreneurs
- Physical activities that explore leadership skills
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Winter '24 Leadership Adventure Dates
- Adventure #1 (1/19)
- Adventure #2 (1/26)
- Adventure #3 (2/9)
- Adventure #4 (2/23)
- Adventure #5 (3/8)
- Adventure #6 (3/29)
- Adventure #7 (4/5)
- Adventure #8 (4/19)
- Adventure #9 (5/3)
- Adventure #10 (5/10)
Each adventure is roughly 2-5 hours. Parents are responsible for getting students to and from the events. Parents can enroll students in OA and LA courses from SIS. Once signed into SIS, simply choose the section for your closest region from the list of available OA and LA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can middle school and high school students participate in adventures?
Yes! All Williamsburg Academy of Colorado students (grades 6-12) can participate in these courses.
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Where can I learn more about what my student would be doing at each adventure?
Descriptions for each adventure will be published in Canvas, our Learning Management System, at the start of each semester. Parents and students wishing to see the descriptions must be enrolled in OA/LA courses, and log into Canvas with their student’s account or an observer account.
If you have any questions about a specific adventure, please reach out to your OA or LA Program Leader.
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How do students confirm their attendance for each adventure?
Students who enroll in this course have access to a detailed schedule in Canvas (our online learning management system), including exact times and locations for their region. Students will need to also RSVP for each adventure in Canvas.
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Can students earn credit for participating in this course?
Yes! Students who register for Outdoor Adventures will earn 0.5 PE credits. Students who register for Leadership Adventures will earn .5 Elective credits. To earn credit, students must attend at least seven of the ten adventures offered during each semester and complete some online assignments as outlined in Canvas.
Students who join late in the semester or have extenuating circumstances for attending less than 7 of the adventures must seek approval beforehand. -
How do students get to and from adventures and activities?
Parents are responsible for getting students to and from events.
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Are there any fees required to participate in Outdoor and Leadership Adventures?
Students will not need to pay fees for any adventure required to pass the course.
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Can families participate in any of the adventures?
No. For liability reasons, Outdoor and Leadership Adventures events are only for students who are registered in these courses.
Ready to enroll? Get started today.
Williamsburg Academy of Colorado
Business Info
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MST
Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MST
Closed weekends and holidays
P. 800-200-6869 F. 435-215-7699
7575 E 29th Pl #4116,
Denver, CO 80238
