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Celebrating Thanksgiving at New Summit Academy

11/22/2018

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At NSA, our Thanksgiving celebration is about dinner with family and friends, but also about giving back and engaging with our community to express our gratitude. ​
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Students began the Thanksgiving week participating in a Global Citizenship workshop focused on Social Justice and investigating issues that are important to them. 

With this Social Justice perspective, staff and students then participated in a number of days of community service. 

On Monday, students spent the morning cooking and serving at Caritas, a local organization that provides up to 60 lunches seven days a week for locals in need. 

That afternoon, we got our hands dirty, performing garden beautification work at our local elementary school.
          

The following day, students volunteered by running a much-appreciated Bingo game at Hogar de Ancianos, Atenas’ retirement home. 

Wednesday morning had students in the kitchen, working to prepare a turkey lunch to deliver to the 
kids at Hogar de Vida.  In between serving lunch, cleaning up, and playing with the kids, some of our Spanish students entertained everyone with a presentation on Thanksgiving traditions. 

On Thanksgiving Day, students and staff returned to the kitchen, but this time to prepare delicious food for our Thanksgiving dinner celebration. 

We would like to express our thanks to every member of our NSA extended family! 
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NSA Integrated Aventuras

11/14/2018

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Students and staff have just returned from a successful round of Integrated Aventuras: hiking through Corcovado National Park, kayaking the Golfo Dulce, and whitewater rafting in the cloud forests of Costa Rica. 

What better way to express Aventura experiences than through the words of students (and their mothers!) over the years at NSA: ​
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“When I think about NSA the first thing I remember is the Aventuras. Those were some of the most enlightening and insightful experiences that I have ever partaken in.” 
                                                                                                                     - Graduate, Class of 2010 

“I remember how great it felt to hear him laugh!! I remember how wonderful it was to see him smile in all of the pictures of his many adventures!! I remember the pride I could hear in his voice and see in his body language, especially after the kayak trip (his favorite!!)” 
                                                                                                                - Mother of Graduate, Class of 2017 

“What I remember most from NSA are the Aventuras because it wasn't only a physical endeavor. I noticed it showed how my attitude changed throughout my time at NSA.” 
                                                                                                                           - Graduate, Class of 2011 

“I loved that you included time outdoors as a major part of the curriculum - as I firmly believe it is healing and provides clarity and peace to be outdoors. My son loved the hiking and swimming and kayaking and seems to have a lifelong desire now to continue finding higher mountains to climb, both literally and figuratively.”
  - Mother of Graduate, Class of 2016 
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“My appetite after kayaking mixed with the fish Martin cooked during the Kayak Aventura made for one of the best meals of my life.”                             
                               - Graduate, Class of 2010


“Favorite memories at NSA: 1. Psychology class! 2. Aventuras. Especially Corcovado.”                          
                                 - Graduate, Class of 2012 


“As I answer questions and tell stories, I pause and think…I actually did that. I actually hiked through Corcovado, kayaked around the Golfo Dulce, trekked up into the cloud forest, and summited the tallest mountain in Costa Rica. I actually got a score of 100 on an Aventura?…me!?”                                                                                                   -  Graduate, Class of 2011 
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Two Weeks in the Life of NSA Students

11/1/2018

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Who knew that life at boarding school could be so interesting and so much fun? Every day, New Summit Academy’s students and staff share rigorous academic discourse, once-in-a-lifetime experiential adventures, unique cultural immersion experiences, and exciting recreational opportunities.

​ Take a look at what our students have done in just these past two weeks!  
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Spotting crocodiles on the Tarcoles River
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Competing in a 10K with the Running Club
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Healthy competition at the Go Kart track
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Being boys at the pool
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Honing bouldering skills with the Climbing Club
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Ready to roll at the amusement park
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Learning sustainable agriculture techniques
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Preparing a Halloween feast
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Presenting on Sustainable Development
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