Location: Milwaukie Area
Schedule: Tuesdays: 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8 & 12/15 / Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
What's Included: Your Expedition Academy tuition includes all program-related fees and resources needed for the fall term, including:
All program instruction and activities across the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms
Gym membership access and workout sessions during Expedition Academy
Meals and community-based food experiences
Transportation during Expedition Academy program hours
Heart rate monitor/watch to support fitness tracking and goal setting
Outdoor education experiences and skill development
Equipment and materials needed for program activities
Individualized coaching, mentorship, and support throughout the year
Program Overview: The Tuesday Cohort is designed for students who are new to Expedition Academy. This three-term program (Fall, Winter, and Spring) introduces participants to the core skills, routines, and experiences that create the foundation of Adventure Ready NW’s Expedition Academy.
Through a combination of community-based learning, fitness, life skills development, outdoor education, and adventure experiences, students build confidence, increase independence, and develop practical tools they can apply in everyday life. Throughout the year, participants receive individualized coaching while becoming part of a supportive team environment.
Students will:
Develop greater independence in daily living skills
Build healthy habits related to food, fitness, technology, and time management
Increase self-awareness, confidence, and personal responsibility
Learn strategies for navigating challenges and stepping outside their comfort zone
Practice adaptive first aid and CPR skills
Strengthen teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Complete a Mini Capstone Project during the spring term to apply their skills and prepare for future Expedition Academy adventures
What a Typical Day Looks Like: Students meet in the Milwaukie area and spend the day participating in community-based learning experiences, fitness activities, life skills instruction, and hands-on lessons. Each week combines real-world practice with guided instruction, helping students develop confidence, independence, and the skills needed to navigate everyday challenges.
Program Structure: Expedition Academy is intentionally designed as a progression of growth. Each term builds upon the one before it, layering essential skills and experiences across three core areas:
Fall: Habits- Building the daily routines, awareness, and mindsets needed for consistency and personal growth. Students focus on developing healthy habits around nutrition, fitness, technology use, time management, and daily responsibilities.
Winter: Tools- Equipping students with the practical tools and strategies needed to increase independence, manage challenges, and confidently navigate new experiences.
Spring: Skills- Developing and applying hands-on skills through real-world practice, culminating in a student-led Mini Capstone Project.