NSA Integrated Aventuras

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: ​

“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