Intensives and Adventure Experiences at Polaris
At the secondary level, Intensives and Adventure experiences aim to develop leadership skills through EL Design Principles, connecting academics to real-world applications. During three Intensive Weeks each year, students pause regular classes to engage fully in these experiences.
Intensives are local, day-long experiences involving partnerships with local agencies and field experts. Past Intensives include cooking, glassblowing, songwriting, pine beetle research, and fashion design.
Adventure Trips are typically overnight journeys, where students travel with teachers and classmates. Past destinations include France, Costa Rica, Peru, Florida Keys, Yellowstone, Arches National Park, and the Grand Canyon.
Funding for Intensives/Adventure Trips
Families are asked to make an annual $150 contribution to support Fieldwork and Intensive programs, though it is not required for enrollment. Additional costs for Adventure trips follow a "Menu" system where families choose trips and pay individually. Polaris works with the Parent Teacher Crew to ensure financial support is available for families in need.