Deer Hill Expeditions has worked with schools from across the country for many years, designing programs that offer students new opportunities to expand their minds, hearts and bodies, AND succeed in ways they have not yet experienced. Whether you are looking for a special adventure to help bond a group of student leaders for better cooperation and decision making skills, looking for a meaningful challenge for an outdoor education class, or wanting your students to think 'outside the box,' we can put together a series of activities that will meet your students' specific needs.
At the same time, our skilled staff offers educators a hands-on "in-service" to help you expand your knowledge base and skills. The teamwork and camaraderie that develops during a Deer Hill expedition will offer you the opportunity to foster relationships with your students that will allow you to communicate better and have a more enjoyable time back in the classroom.
The beauty of a custom program with us is that you can choose what, where, when, and for how long. Consider all of our programming elements and locations. Let's design a program together that suits your calendar, budget, and vision.
"The quality of programming at Deer Hill is at a national standard and the service component is exemplary. Deer Hill is to be commended for their pioneering work in this area. Deer Hill is an organization that is based on caring relationships and community building. This is obvious at all levels of operation, but particularly in the many contacts established for culturally appropriate service work in the Native American nations of the area."
The Association for Experiential Education's Deer Hill Accreditation Report (8/4/01)
"In all of my travels and run-ins with guides and backcountry expeditionary learning programs, I have never met a staff that is as capable, responsive, flexible, and supportive as at Deer Hill.
Your staff combined with your unique wilderness and service programs in such incredible locations make for one of the very best organizations that I have ever been involved with."
Derry Mason
Director of Outdoor Programs
The Lawrenceville School
"I wanted to write and thank you for one of the best trips I have experienced with students in a long time. The combination of Deer Hill support, fabulous guides, and good weather all added up to a memorable trip for the CRMS students and faculty. This year the cohesion between CRMS and the Deer Hill programs ran virtually seamlessly. We regard our week of spring trip in the desert wilderness as one of the most powerful learning opportunities a student can experience at CRMS. Thanks again for supporting us on the San Juan."
Judy Fox-Perry, Educator
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
"Our trip was great. The service part was excellent- the guides really prepared the students well for what they would encounter, and therefore the kids approached the Navajo people with openness and respect. The students felt that they accomplished something in all projects. They also really felt that they had experienced a different culture."
"I hadn't expected that we would have so much contact with the Navajo people, and it was wonderful that we did. I had wanted the students to have the opportunity to talk with the people, and because of the hospitality and friendliness of the host families, together with the help of the Deer Hill staff, they had the opportunity and felt comfortable talking and playing with the Navajo kids."
"The staff was great. They had a way with the students that evoked respect from the kids. Each one seemed to love what they were doing and the students noticed this. They never complained and went about everything with joy, yet maintained firmness when necessary."
Marta Rackmales
Washington Waldorf School
