By Apogee HQ (a collective effort) Each day we receive pictures and messages from our groups all over the globe. We gather around to “ooh” and “ahh” over the amazing places and incredible adventures our groups are exploring. Whether they’re hiking, biking, paddling, or doing service work, one of the best things about this perspective
By Michael Kravitz & Hannah Gensheimer Whether whitewater rafting, swimming, or surfing, Apogee students enjoyed stepping into the liquid today across the globe. With many groups nearing the close of their first weeks together, friendships are solidifying and spirits are high! Maine Coast Junior (MCJ1): The first goodbyes of the summer happened today as our Maine Coast Junior group says farewell. Their
By Grace Wright We have a lot happening on the Apogee front on this very Happy Hump Day!! Several of our groups got to lend helping hands today to the surrounding communities they passed through. What a way to give back! Others were back at it crushing miles and capturing a lot of fun moments as
By: Grace Wright & Jack Messerly & Izzy Janzen It’s been another amazing day in the Apogee world. After some special and silly Fourth of July celebrations yesterday our groups are feeling good and moving forward with the next step in their respective adventures. We’ve done it all today, from sea-kayaking, to mountain climbing, to getting one
By: Greg Gallagher Today was an action packed day for Apogee all over the world. Our groups did every type of activity you can think of – hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, swimming and more! A well-rounded day for Apogee is in the books! Maine Coast Junior (MCJ1): An early morning for MCJ started a full
By: Gracie Wright After two days of trip starts, today is another day of firsts: first full day of hiking, biking, snacking, bonding, Quakering, cheer-leading, rodeo-ing, and first day of school for some groups, to name a few! Let’s check it out! Maine Coast Junior (MCJ1): After a scrumptious dinner at camp, our youngest Apogee adventurers
By: Eliza Adams Today, friends, is a big day – not only because it marks the mid-point of 2016 and the start of a holiday weekend (and its corresponding traffic jams…), but most notably because it is a milestone in Apogee history! Today, a record-setting fifteen trips are embarking on their incredible journeys. Equipped with exuberant
By: Gracie Wright Ahoy there, mateys!! The fifteenth summer of Apogee trips is now upon us, and it is now time to unfurl those sails, clear off the deck, and get those trusty telescopes out because we have a full summer of fun and adventure to look out for as the good ship Apogee sets
GRACE WRIGHT Don’t mistake Grace Wright for a bowl of ice cream because this self-proclaimed Vermonster from Rutland will be a sweet addition to Apogee’s New England Support this summer! Grace holds her family near and dear to her heart after camping every summer with her loving parents and siblings in the Adirondacks. Amongst the mountains
MIA TAGGART Apogee legend Mia Taggart is excited to be back for her sixth year as a member of the Apogee team, once again crossing the Atlantic to lead our Europe Coast to Coast trip! Before her record-breaking stint as a leader (Mia’s unparalleled slate of trips as a leader includes Coast to Quebec, Northwest