Health & Wellness   

Have you considered learning how to hike, but want to be prepared and not go alone? Starting out can seem so overwhelming, but this Intro to Hiking class can help get you well on your way to putting some miles on your boots! In this class you will learn all about wilderness safety, principles for Leave No Trace, handling emergencies, trip planning, simple tools and apps for navigation, how to put together your 10 Essentials, build a functional first aid kit, become familiar with some of local poisonous vegetation, how to deal with wild animals and more! At the end of the online class instruction, we will go on a beautiful day hike, apply what you have learned online, and have a picnic! So grab your boots and let's hike! More information will be emailed to registered students.

Students must be 18 years of age and must sign a student travel consent/release form.

Learn the core skills that everyone who spends time outdoors should know -- shelter, water, and fire. Come away with practical life-saving skills, a deeper relationship with nature, greater confidence, and resources to share with your family and friends for fun and in emergencies. Topics covered include knife selection and skills, saw and axe skills, fire building, shelter building, basic first aid, clothing and footwear, and mental preparation for survival and navigation. More information will be emailed to registered students. Students must be 18 years of age and must sign a student travel consent/release form.

The culmination of the Outdoor Skills class: put your knowledge to the test by building a shelter and spending the night in it. We'll gather midday and spend the afternoon practicing and deepening skills while preparing our shelters for the evening. Spend the night out now in a managed and planned way, so that when the unplanned overnight comes, you'll be ready. More information will be emailed to registered students. Students must be 18 years of age and must sign a student travel consent/release form.

Pre-requisite: completion of Outdoor Skills class to learn basics for overnight.

This all-levels class combines yoga postures, breathing exercise, meditation, and relaxation to help improve strength, flexibility, balance, concentration, and stress management. Classes will focus on building a strong foundation based on the principles of alignment, so expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. This experience is suitable for those new to yoga as well as seasoned practitioners seeking a continued understanding of basic yoga poses.

Try TaiChi, a "soft" martial art that naturally reduces stress while improving circulation, balance, health, and more.

Healing TaiChi has been practiced for thousands of years by many Asian cultures. The practice of these "soft" movement may have numerous health benefits, including an increased sense of relaxation, improved blood flow, muscle tone, and better balance. The course includes demonstrations and exercises; students will have lots of practice performing TaiChi forms, TaiChi fan, and TaiChi sword.

Open to students 14 years of age and older with an adult.