By: Tim Gruber (with a little help from our Founding Fathers) When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one to cast aside their fears and conquer the unthinkable. Today, we salute the likes of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin (among others), as Apogee’s many adventurers were able to revel in
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
BECCA STAMP The sixth of eight siblings (yes – eight!), Apogee veteran Becca Stamp hails from Rhode Island, where her family runs a small farm. Becca spent years working with her family on the farm where she learned the value of hard work and honed her phenomenal interpersonal skills. While she is as good as it
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 We’re offering a limited number of substantial tuition discounts for a few of our 2017 bike trips. The discounts are available to rising 9th, 10th or 11th grade girls or boys on our Montana Service Adventure from July 24 to August 12 and Pacific Coast trip from June 30 to July 19. We also have spots for rising
Greetings from the Apogee office! We hope that the longer days and signs of spring are getting your child excited and ready for an Apogee summer! While a student’s preparation for an Apogee trip may include breaking in new hiking boots or getting in some cycling time, a parent’s trip preparation isn’t nearly as much