SOAR features success-oriented adventure programs for youth with learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Programs are in North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, California, Costa Rica and Peru.
SOAR staff lead expeditions in North Carolina, Florida Keys, Wyoming, California, and Costa Rica.
Youth build self-confidence, develop social skills, work on leadership and communication skills, while enjoying the many challenges of our wilderness areas.
Adventure activities include wilderness backpacking, horsepacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, wildlife studies, mountaineering, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking and wilderness medicine. Summer expeditions range from two to four weeks in length. Shorter adventures of three to seven days are planned for the spring, fall and winter. Semester-length courses are available in the spring and fall.
The student to staff ratio is low.
Activities and Features
Accommodating Special Needs
Attention Deficit Disorder Learning Disability
Religious Emphasis
None
Academic
General Academics Math English
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors Climb and Rappel Ropes Course Backpacking Hiking Rock Climbing Caving
Horseback Riding
General Horseback Riding Western
Individual Sports
General Individual Sports Archery Riflery
Water Sports
General Water Sports Recreational Swimming Fishing SCUBA Kayaking Rafting Snorkeling
Miscellaneous
General Miscellaneous Actvities Color War Mountain Biking Environmental Farming Leadership Skills Photography Radio Video/TV Go-Carting
Camp Address
Winter Address
PO Box 388
Balsam NC (WY, FL, CA), 28707 USA
828-456-3435 (tel.) 828-456-3449 (fax.)
PO Box 388
Balsam, NC, 28707 USA
828-456-3435 (tel.) 828-456-3449 (fax.)
