Skip to a Specific Trip: MCJ, CI, NEMC, MCCE, DEX Maine Coast Junior (MCJ) A bit of a rainy, Maine morning did not damper the spirits of these young adventurers! Due to inclement weather, MCJ’s original plan to sea kayak in Acadia was postponed. The group instead hiked up Morse Mountain in Brunswick and then
Skip to a Specific Trip: MCJ, CI, NEMC, MCCE, Maine Coast Junior (MCJ) The first day of MCJ started out strong with lots of smiles and get-to-know-you games. Once everyone arrived, they all piled into the van to head to their first (of many) beautiful campgrounds in Brunswick, Maine. Here, they enjoyed a delicious meal and
Hello, folks! Just like that, the Apogee summer is live! Today, our first trip of the season is out of the gate and running full steam ahead. Other leaders are itching with excitement as they put finishing touches on their trip preparations and eagerly await to meet their students soon. We’ve been gearing up for
It always feels a bit surreal, but here we are again on the cusp of another great Apogee summer! We know many of you are double-checking your packing lists, making that last trip to the pediatrician, and ticking off the last of the (many) forms we ask you to complete (thank you!). With the summer
Leader Name: Carlton Bragg (he/him/his) 2022 Trips: Maine Coast Junior and New England Mountains & Coast Hometown: Meriden, New Hampshire School: University of Vermont, Class of 2024 Major(s): Sociology and Forestry Certifications: Wilderness First Aid and CPR Highlights from the past year: Moved to Burlington, VT, tried backcountry skiing for the first time, and painted
2022 Trip: Caribbean Service Hometown: Wilmette, Illinois School: University of Richmond, Class of 2023 Majors: Journalism and Leadership Studies Certifications: Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguard & CPR Favorite Outdoor Activities: Swimming, hiking, hammocking, camping. Highlights of the past year: Westen went backcountry camping with her friends in Joshua Tree National Park! Where you can find Westen
2022 Trip: Pacific Coast Hometown: Glastonbury, Connecticut School: Amherst College, Class of 2017 Major: Biology & Psychology Prior Apogee Experience: Caribbean Service ‘21 Certifications: Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguard & CPR Favorite Outdoor Activities: Triathlons, running, skiing & lacrosse Highlights of 2021: Kramer led a trip with 10 of his high school students through the five
Every day is another step closer to another awesome Apogee summer and with that, we have another round of Leader Bios to send into the world! Read on for interesting and exciting info about our Vermont to Montreal, Cape Cod & the Islands, and Maine Coast Photo Leaders! 2022 Trip: Vermont to Montreal Hometown:
These leaders are headed to explore mountains in some far away places, but their love of the outdoors and working with youth definitely feels close to home! 2022 Trip: Northwest Explorer Hometown: Evanston, Illinois School: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Class of 2023 Major: Geography; Minor: Geographic Information Systems and Geographical Computation Certifications: Wilderness
Leader Name: Alex Dumont (he/him/his) Leader Name: Nellie Simmonds (she/her/hers) 2022 Trip: Alaska Mountains & Coast Apogee Experience: Pacific Coast ‘21 Hometown: Northfield, Massachusetts School: Vassar College, Class of 2023 Major: Biology Certifications: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Lifeguard, CPR Favorite Outdoor Activities: Paddle boarding, hiking, and running 2021 Highlight: Leading Pacific Coast last summer came