opportunities
to individuals and groups of all ages.
PEAK Programs offer VALUES that . . .
Promote understanding
and appreciation for the natural world
Develop and enhance specific
sets of outdoor/wilderness skills including those associated
with paddling, climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, and
Leave No Trace wilderness ethics
Encourage positive and
meaningful decision-making, communication, problem-solving
and teamwork/team building skills
Challenge and push beyond
self-imposed circles of comfort and ability, and promote opportunity
for healthy risk-taking
Instill feelings of confidence,
qualities of leadership, and a willingness to compromise
Engage with the local
community, encourage social responsibility, and improve the
quality of life for others
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The
PEAK Program was formally
established in 1997 as an educational program associated with
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia,
SC, and is directed by Stan Wood who
has been a faculty member at the school for 25 years. Becca
Reynolds serves as the Associate Director, and
many other faculty members and part-time staff serve as instructors
and facilitators for a variety of programs. Visit our staff
page to meet the qualified individuals who work for PEAK.
PEAK offers an exciting
variety of programming opportunities for individuals and groups
beyond the Heathwood community. Programs that promote adventure,
wilderness training, leadership development,
and team building are available for:
All programming is
adventure-based and allow participants to engage on a CHALLENGE
by CHOICE basis. Program design is a collaborative
effort between the contracting organization and the staff at
PEAK in an effort to ensure that all goals or program outcomes
desired by the organization are met.
For information about
programming for school, church, and civic groups, families and
individuals, please visit our page that describes PEAK
options available for interested parties with non-profit
status.
For information about
leadership development and adventure-based team building for
professional organizations, please visit our page that describes
PEAK options available for the corporate
world.
