Comments on: 5 Questions to Ask Adventure Summer Camp Directors http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/news/questions-teen-summer-camp-adventure-program-directors/ Find Yourself in the Middle of Nowhere Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:09:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: richard http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/news/questions-teen-summer-camp-adventure-program-directors/comment-page-1/#comment-167 richard Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:09:53 +0000 http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/?p=2156#comment-167 Deer Hill is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education, the same body that accredits NOLS. Much of our teaching, general approach to wilderness education, and risk management practices is similar to that of this industry leader. Many of our field leaders work for both Deer Hill and NOLS. Like NOLS, we run our programs with our own gear and guides, rather than subcontracting to different outfitters. This is becoming rare in the industry of teen adventure programs, but is an important distinction. Here are some of the main differences between Deer Hill and NOLS: - We offer cross-cultural service projects with Native American families and communities with whom we have friendship, shared history and common goals. This is one of the most special aspects of Deer Hill, and the experiences our participants have while at service are rare and transformative precisely because of this friendship, history and understanding of our shared goals. For 20 years, we have been pioneering this kind of teen community service, and it is quite unique. - Our program is definitely more focused on group togetherness, communication and personal growth than that of NOLS. Although all of our programs offer true wilderness experiences and significant challenges, we are primarily concerned with fun and friendship. - Based out of a beautiful Basecamp in Southwest Colorado, our programs have a very strong sense of community and place. Spending several days over the course of a program gives our participants an opportunity to be involved in expedition packing and preparation, as well as giving time to relax, swim in the pond, help in the garden, and enjoy really amazing home-cooked food. All of our participants will meet and spend time with the founders and owners, Doug and Beverly, and the people who put together their experience. Our alums tell us all the time that this is an exceptionally friendly and welcoming place, and that the Basecamp experience was an unexpected, but vitally important part of their trip. NOLS is a great organization, and they offer programs in a wider range of locations. However, the geographic diversity of our local area is unrivalled anywhere else on the planet, and our institutional knowledge of our programming zones is a key element in the feel and "flow" of our programs, as well as our excellent safety record. I hope this is helpful! Deer Hill is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education, the same body that accredits NOLS. Much of our teaching, general approach to wilderness education, and risk management practices is similar to that of this industry leader. Many of our field leaders work for both Deer Hill and NOLS. Like NOLS, we run our programs with our own gear and guides, rather than subcontracting to different outfitters. This is becoming rare in the industry of teen adventure programs, but is an important distinction. Here are some of the main differences between Deer Hill and NOLS:

- We offer cross-cultural service projects with Native American families and communities with whom we have friendship, shared history and common goals. This is one of the most special aspects of Deer Hill, and the experiences our participants have while at service are rare and transformative precisely because of this friendship, history and understanding of our shared goals. For 20 years, we have been pioneering this kind of teen community service, and it is quite unique.
- Our program is definitely more focused on group togetherness, communication and personal growth than that of NOLS. Although all of our programs offer true wilderness experiences and significant challenges, we are primarily concerned with fun and friendship.
- Based out of a beautiful Basecamp in Southwest Colorado, our programs have a very strong sense of community and place. Spending several days over the course of a program gives our participants an opportunity to be involved in expedition packing and preparation, as well as giving time to relax, swim in the pond, help in the garden, and enjoy really amazing home-cooked food. All of our participants will meet and spend time with the founders and owners, Doug and Beverly, and the people who put together their experience. Our alums tell us all the time that this is an exceptionally friendly and welcoming place, and that the Basecamp experience was an unexpected, but vitally important part of their trip.

NOLS is a great organization, and they offer programs in a wider range of locations. However, the geographic diversity of our local area is unrivalled anywhere else on the planet, and our institutional knowledge of our programming zones is a key element in the feel and “flow” of our programs, as well as our excellent safety record.

I hope this is helpful!

]]> By: Hena http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/news/questions-teen-summer-camp-adventure-program-directors/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Hena Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:05:13 +0000 http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/?p=2156#comment-165 How do these trips compare to NOLS? How do these trips compare to NOLS?

]]> By: Richard http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/news/questions-teen-summer-camp-adventure-program-directors/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Richard Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:42:52 +0000 http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/?p=2156#comment-64 We want to make our programs as accessible as possible. A limited number of scholarships are available, based on need, through the Deer Hill Foundation. Funds are limited, please contact Suzanne Strazza, our Admissions Manager, as soon as possible, for more information about applying for a scholarship. Her email is suzanne@deerhillexpeditions.com - and the phone number to use is 970.533.7492. We want to make our programs as accessible as possible. A limited number of scholarships are available, based on need, through the Deer Hill Foundation. Funds are limited, please contact Suzanne Strazza, our Admissions Manager, as soon as possible, for more information about applying for a scholarship. Her email is suzanne@deerhillexpeditions.com – and the phone number to use is 970.533.7492.

]]> By: Linda http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/news/questions-teen-summer-camp-adventure-program-directors/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Linda Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:21:20 +0000 http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/?p=2156#comment-63 I was wondering if there was any financial aid for any of these programs? I was wondering if there was any financial aid for any of these programs?

]]> By: richard http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/news/questions-teen-summer-camp-adventure-program-directors/comment-page-1/#comment-43 richard Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:16:31 +0000 http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/?p=2156#comment-43 Deer Hill's tuition depends upon the length of program, locations and activities. The prices are listed clearly on our 2010 Summer Programs summary page, which you can find here: <a href="http://www.deerhillexpeditions.com/summer-programs/programs-2010/" rel="nofollow">2010 Summer Program Summary</a> Potential participants can also apply for some financial aid through the Deer Hill Foundation, if they wish. Any other questions, give me a call on 970-533-7492. Richard Deer Hill’s tuition depends upon the length of program, locations and activities. The prices are listed clearly on our 2010 Summer Programs summary page, which you can find here: 2010 Summer Program Summary

Potential participants can also apply for some financial aid through the Deer Hill Foundation, if they wish.

Any other questions, give me a call on 970-533-7492.

Richard

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