For two weeks beginning December 1, Cascadia School staff will embark on an exploratory trip to Costa Rica with the goal of selecting and developing the service learning project for the 2011 Alternative Winter Break Trip (December 18 to 29, 2011). Members of the exploratory team include Sean Kelly, Dan Cassell, Molly Gutfeld and Jim Wells, all former AmeriCorps alumni.
Conor Ross, an expert kayaker and teacher extraordinaire, has layed the groundwork for Cascadia's new 'Kayak School'. Keep watch for new developments in this arena over the next couple of months.