Ep 49: Beyond the Classroom: Why Ridgeview’s Outdoor Program Complements a Classical Education

About this episode

This episode discusses the growth and impact of Ridgeview’s Outdoor Program and its benefits in complementing a classical education.

In this episode, we sit down with Mrs. Carvalho, our Outdoor Education Coordinator, and Mr. Lautenschlager, a Ridgeview parent, to discuss the growth and impact of Ridgeview’s Outdoor Program. They share their backgrounds, what brought them to Ridgeview, and how the program has evolved over the past decade. Together, we explore the benefits of time spent in nature, how outdoor experiences support student fitness, character, and academic growth, and why these trips complement our classical curriculum. We also highlight the value of parent participation on trips and why the program is meaningful for all students, not just those who consider themselves outdoorsy. 00:06:30 – Outdoor Education and Classical Education Working Together 00:16:00 – Why Outdoor Education Matters in Northern Colorado 00:19:30 – The Lasting Impact of Outdoor Education at Ridgeview

People in this episode

Guests: Mrs Carvalho, Mr Lautenschlager

Topics covered

• Outdoor Education
• Classical Education
• Student Fitness
• Character Development
• Academic Growth

Keywords

• nature
• parent participation
• outdoor experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Beyond the Classroom: Why Ridgeview’s Outdoor Program

Places: Northern Colorado

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