Abby’s Story

After 16 incredible years of service at the La Vida Center, Abby Stroven is beginning a new chapter as CEO of Toah Nipi Christian Retreat Center. This exciting opportunity allows her to stay connected with college student groups and step into a ministry that uses the...

Boston College Groups

Throughout the years our on campus challenge course has seen many groups of young folks who have been inspired by the idea of challenging themselves, stepping out of their comfort zones and engaging in activities that bring out their leadership potential, none of...

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Discovery Weekend in New Hampshire

One of the great benefits of working in the La Vida Center's office is having the opportunity to interact with students outside of the classroom. Rich Obenschain, Director of Outdoor Education, and Amber Dvornski, La Vida Center Administrative Assistant, have been...

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Snowshoeing

La Vida sponsored two snowshoe events with Gordon students, faculty and staff this weekend. One group of 8 students went up north to Maudslay State park to enjoy the beauty of a nice clear day and recent snowfall. Another group of 18 people explored the trails of the...

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Classroom Learning Redefined

Recently, the Adventure Pursuits program facilitated a teambuilding experience at the new Activity and Training Center for a class of Gordon students. The class is called “Organizational Behavior” and every year for the past four years the professor of this class,...

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