By Shem Dixon Confidence, Character, and Community-mindedness are what we’re all about here at Apogee. For me, the beautiful thing about “Three Cs” is that they can be pursued and found in so many different ways, and the beautiful thing about the outdoors and adventure travel is that they provide ample opportunities for our students to discover
By: The Apogee Assistant Directors Skip to a Specific Trip: MCJ, CI, CRM, CSA, DEXA, DEXB, VM, CRLS, CMCA, CMCB, CQA, CQB, MSA, NWXA, NWXB, PCA, PCB, SHX, AXA, AXB, ACC1, ACC2 It was a busy day in the Apogee world – are you surprised? The Assistant Directors (AD’s) united to give you the latest
Skip to a Specific Trip: MCJ, CI, NEMC, CRM, CSA, VM, CQA, CQB, MSA, NWXA, NWXB, PCA, PCB, SHX, AXA, AXB, ACC1, ACC2 By Olivia “Blog is Life” Box The last day of July… but not the last day for the Apogee summer in any regards. In fact, many of our trips are smack dab in the middle
Skip to a Specific Trip: MCJ, CI, NEMC, CRM, VM, CQA, CQB, MSA, NWXA, NWXB, PCA, PCB, SHX, AXA, AXB, ACC1, ACC2 By Olivia Box As July wraps up, we’re keeping busy as ever! Our third Maine Coast Junior, Cape Cod & the Islands, and Vermont to Montreal trips of the summer began today, and Coast to Quebec A and B had their
By: Saul Melo Even though July is coming to a close and August is right around the corner, several trips are just starting to take their form while others are hitting the homestretch. From day hikes to flagged bikes, clear skies to pool dives, the continental divide to hitting their stride, there’s never a dull
By: Kelly McGinty There were many bittersweet goodbyes today – bitter as Apogee families that have formed on trips over the last couple of weeks are now parting ways, but sweet because a sad goodbye means fun was had and friendships formed. Many trips are still out making these memories: from a sunrise hike and
By Willard Thomas Vietze Despite some dreary weather, today was a particularly fun day in the office. Several leaders are back in Brunswick and have many a tale to tell and photo to share. While we love seeing what everybody is doing in the field, it’s always great to hear about our trips straight from
By: Kelly McGinty The circle of (Apogee) life was in full swing today, with one trip starting, others diving into their first full day of activity, and a few putting the finishing touches on what has been many days of adventure. We’re overjoyed to say hello to the new faces, thrilled to see photos of
By: Jack Messerly Rising up, back on the street. Did my time, took my chances. Believe it or not, after 25 days of blog posts, we sometimes have to get creative when it comes to the blog’s theme. Went the distance, now I’m back on my feet. Just a [group] and [their] will to survive. Fortunately,
By: Kelly McGinty Well, folks, it’s been another busy day all over the Apogee world! Groups have trekked through the back country, snapped photos of Maine’s beauty, and given back to the communities they’re exploring. While some hugged and waved goodbye, others kayaked along the coast, and one group even biked through – yes, through!