Day 20: All Hands On Deck

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All but one of our leader pairs are out in the field with students this evening, which is a remarkable occurrence. That is 26 different pairs of leaders leading nearly 250 wonderful kids through 26 different itineraries. A number of those trips are in the early stages of bonding together and becoming the Apogee families… Read more »

Day 18: All grown up!

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Day 18… the number 18 makes us think of becoming an “adult” (whatever that means!) and what growing up is all about. Apogee trips are about growing up in some ways but also are just as much about being a kid! We hope for our students to learn about group living, looking out for those… Read more »

Day 16: Lucky Day!

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We sometimes hear that on Friday the 13th things can get….unlucky….the natural order of life disrupts, the moons don’t align properly, karmic forces go crazy. And yet here in the office we just can’t wrap our heads around that. Today, Friday the 13th just feels so lucky! We have kiddos adventuring all over the world.… Read more »

Day 15: Adventures in Apoland

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By: Alex Brantl Dedicated readers, worldwide followers of the blog, this one goes out to you. Here in the office, we’ve received countless fan letters, shares on Facebook, and requests to submit baby photos of your kiddos (sorry, the answer is still no). But we can’t thank you enough – it’s what keeps us motivated… Read more »