The Woods Project’s mission is to create wilderness education and exploration experiences that develop critical behaviors needed for disadvantaged students to achieve success in school and life.
We Seek to Develop the Following Abilities in Our Students
Independence /
Self-Control
Student will be able to independently make decisions and think through consequences
Social Intelligence
Student will be able to work with others to achieve common goals
Adaptability
Student will be able to embrace and function effectively in new environments
Grit / Perseverance
Student will be able to accept failure without accepting defeat
Critical Thinking
Student will be able to work through complex challenges and ask the questions necessary to achieve a solution
Environmental Awareness
Student will be able to develop a strong connection with nature and an understanding of the relationship between science and the environment in school, the community and the wider world
Zest / Curiosity
Student will be able to be more outwardly focused, more engaged and enthusiastic in school, the community and the world around them
