Beyond Akeela is an exciting and enriching program for older teens completing grades 11 and 12, or a post graduate year. For more details about this summer transition program for quirky teens, please see the Beyond Akeela website
Beyond Akeela is a three week summer program with an intentional focus on helping teens transition into their post-secondary lives. With a home base at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, participants are part of a community in which they practice independent living skills, experience adventure, and thrive socially. Beyond Akeela expands horizons, develops self-advocacy, and creates friendships that last a lifetime.
Summer Transition Program
As in many other great teen programs, Beyond Akeela campers will enjoy new activities, engage in rewarding community service projects, visit incredible places and embark on exciting adventures. The difference is that Beyond Akeela was designed from its inception with an intentional and explicit focus on fostering lifelong camp friendships while molding independent, successful young adults. Parents can rest assured that their children are being cared for by our amazing staff and that they’re acquiring the 21st Century Skills that will be critical as they enter college, the work force … and beyond!
Quirky Teens Summer Transition
Beyond Akeela at Lawrence University
Beyond Akeela is held at Camp Akeela Wisconsin located on the campus of Lawrence University. Through a variety of fun and engaging activities, campers forge lasting friendships with one another while working toward their individual goals. Beyond Akeela infuses opportunities to practice life skills in a college setting into a traditional summer camp program for teens. Activities range from traditional camp activities like day hikes and challenge course experiences, to meaningful community service options and university sponsored sessions on college and job readiness. All activities have some intentionality behind them, allowing campers to work on post-secondary life skills in an engaging and fun camp community.
Adventure Trip
The group travels to a beautiful campground in one of the many scenic areas surrounding the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin for a few nights under the stars (and tents!). Short hikes with rewarding views, rafting trips and other choice outdoor activities fill the days. Of course, no camping trip is complete without chances for s’mores and sharing stories around the campfire!
The Big Trip
The culminating trip of Beyond Akeela! A week of travel to exciting must see attractions in Chicago and beautiful natural wonders around a popular vacation area in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Dells. From planning meals to daily agendas, the camper’s hands are all over this trip. The Big Trip provides new settings for campers to continue practicing a wide range of independent living skills, all while enjoying a once in a lifetime trip with their best friends from camp! Accommodations at a popular water park resort in the Wisconsin Dells and private dorm-style rooms at HI Chicago, right in downtown Chicago.
Outcomes and How We Help Campers Achieve Them
College / Job Readiness
- Non-didactic, organic opportunities to practice independence in college setting.
- University sponsored sessions on topics including student and career services.
Self-Advocacy
- Independent schedule management.
- Choice based activties provide environment to take control of own experience.
Social Connection
- Trained Beyond Akeela Advisors provide in-the-moment social feedback and guidance.
- Form lifelong connections with a true peer group through travel
and interactive camp activities.
Executive Function
- Countless real-world opportunities to work on planning & prioritizing.
- Camper planned days promote organization, flexibility, and time management.
2018 Dates and All-Inclusive Tuition
| Session 1 | Monday, June 25 – Saturday, July 14 | $6750 |
| Session 2 | Tuesday, July 15 – Sunday, August 5 | $6750 |
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