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Outdoor, Summer and Cultural Programs

Talent Search provides a wide variety of outdoor and cultural programs throughout the year.

Check out the photo album of scenes from our "other" programs

 

On The Road

Montana 2007

Outer Banks 2008

Who knows? 2009

Who Cares? 2010

Retired Pages:

Girl Power Summer Trips

Adventuure Treks: Call for details of 2006!

Elder Council:

Cultural Trips:

Lewis and Clark Expedition of Rediscovery
Talent Search Outdoor Classroom for 7th and 8th grades.
Low Element Challenge Courses

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Service Learning on Campus at WCU

  • 2005
  • 2006
  • 2007 (in July)
Worley's Cave  

Trio Days (Pool Party)

2008 | 2007

 
   

 

Why does Talent Search do adventure activities? Good question!

Answer: It is a tool that works.

Healthy adventure has been virtually eliminated in our society. Youth in particular are looking for excitement and adventure in their lives. They will find it! Unfortunately, they often turn to less healthy forms of stimulation. Adventure doesn't have to be reckless, but, it does have to provide excitement and challenge. We have found that adventure activities both in the classroom and outdoors provide great tools for the personal growth of the students we serve.

Growth is afterall what we are trying to accomplish. Growth requires effort and often a bit of discomfort. Growth often requires that we venture beyond our comfort zones. Adventure is a great tool for growth.

Best of all, Adventure works with youth.

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