Programs
The Boojum Institute operates four types of outdoor experiential education programs in the western United States:
The Boojum Institute offers four major types of programs:
• Outdoor Education courses for public and independent school students
• Professional Development & Retreat Programs --leadership skills training and organizational development courses for youth and adults, including retreats and Challenge Course events
• Adventure Challenge Program courses for urban and rural youth at-risk populations
• Challenge Course (also known as Ropes Course) programs for groups pursuing individual development or team bonding
Boojum programs are customized to match the age and capabilities as well as the educational and developmental goals of schools, colleges, corporations, and community organizations. For more information about each of these types of programs follow the links on the left.
"The entire Boojum staff is top notch. They really have their stuff together! I will continue to tell other schools about what a great experience they provide."
John HigginsHeadmaster, High Point Academy
How Do We Educate the Whole Person?
Boojum's programs combine outdoor settings and experiential education to help participants become citizens of the world. Boojum programs provide premiere opportunities for teachable moments, new insights into relationships and the development of self-worth, compassion, integrity, sincerity, honesty and strength of character. These qualities, when combined with a traditional knowledge base, create a dynamic wisdom that is the essence of integrated, functional and productive societies. Experiential education involves the education of the whole person and therefore represents significant educational value. The following concepts may woven you're your Boojum course:
• Leadership
• Team-building
• Interpersonal communication
• Problem-solving
• Confidence Building
• Personal Goal Setting
• Healthy Choices
• Life Skills
• Environmental Citizenship
• Community Building