About This Trek...
A new expedition, this trip engages 20 student leaders from Camden and other UrbanPromise sites (Trenton, NJ; Miami, FL; and/or Wilmington, DE) in a 14-day trek through Colorado and Utah. The group visits five national parks; goes white water rafting and hiking; participates in environmental awareness activities with the Sierra Club and local miners; engage in cross cultural exchanges with Native American communities; and participate in community service projects. Students who demonstrate commitment and leadership during the academic year UrbanTrekker program are invited to attend.
Core Values
Outdoor AdventuresOutdoor activities will include hiking, white water rafting, and camping in five national parks in Colorado and Utah.
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Environmental AwarenessIn order to gain perspective about a local environmental and economic issue, students will tour a Colorado mine and engage in discussions with the local Sierra Club. |
Historical PerspectivesTrekkers will visit Mesa Verde National Park, the remains of one of the oldest Pueblo villages in the nation, where they will learn about the geologic, residential, and cultural history of Mesa Verde. |
Itinerary
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