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...

John Muir Trail

Photo taken by Nate Mori During September 2011, Gordon's WILD Semester took a 25 day backpacking trip on the John Muir trail in California. The Program takes those with the adventurous spirit and helps develop them as outdoor leaders.

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Service Project in the Adirondacks

Photo taken by Brian Rogers Over Quad Break, 30 students headed up to the Adirondacks for the weekend. They stayed at the La Vida Base Camp and spent two days doing service projects with the Rangers to help restore the park after it was hit hard by Hurricane Irene.

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King Philips Mountain in the Adirondacks

Photo taken by Brian Rogers In August 2009, WILD Semester students participated in a Rock Climbing workshop in the Adirondacks before they left for their WEA trip in the Frank Church Wilderness in Idaho. Learning various technical skills is one of the aspects of the...

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Adventure Pursuits

Adventure Pursuits is a new La Vida program that takes the old GORP program and is expanding. We are hoping to build upon our rope course program and also offer more outdoor activities including snowshoeing, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor climbing and more....

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