Wilderness Orientation

Wilderness Orientation is a fun adventure filled with exploration. Wilderness has been the introductory program of the school since the 1970s - well before it became widely embraced by colleges, universities, and other K-12 schools who have recently created their own versions to orient students to their communities and provide an important community-oriented transitionary experience for their students. Our program is designed to introduce all new students to the school’s values of respect, responsibility, and excellence through a ten-day backpacking trip. Wilderness Orientation also serves the vital role of creating a shared collective experience through service, teamwork, challenge, and adventure all before the start of the academic school year. The skills taught on Wilderness Orientation not only benefit students on subsequent outdoor adventures but also provide valuable lessons and strategies that will help them better approach everyday life at CRMS and beyond.