The Outdoor Program
Ridgeview places an emphasis on developing a reverence of nature in our students. Through summer trips, lottery trips, Student Ambassador trips, Student Council trips and more, our students are provided a myriad of opportunities to get outside and explore the beauty of Colorado.
Wilderness First Aid
At the start of each summer, Ridgeview’s Student Ambassadors embark on a trip to earn their Wilderness First Aid Certification. They can then venture on class trips during the summer and academic year, equipped with a foundation of wilderness skills.
Winter Survival Skills
During the winter months, our Student Ambassadors and Student Council members may take trips focused around Ice Climbing, Snow Shoeing, or Yurt experiences. Here, they learn additional skills in Colorado’s winter terrain, such as building snow shelters to keep warm.
Backpacking
Many of our students will have the opportunity to experience backpacking at some point during their Ridgeview career. They will trek through Colorado or, occasionally, our neighboring states.
Orienteering
8th graders take a trip to Wyoming each summer to learn navigation basics and test their skills through orienteering exercises.
The 6th Grade Camp
At camp, 6th graders learn outdoor skills, practice archery, participate in a challenge course, learn about the flora and fauna of the Rocky Mountains, and go on several hikes. Many alumni have called sixth grade camp their fondest memory from their time at Ridgeview.
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