About CAP Class

Angevine Middle School is excited to partner with Cottonwood Institute for a decade of offering the Community Adventure Program (CAP) Class, an award-winning elective course that inspires students to become environmental changemakers. Through a mix of hands-on classroom learning, field days, and overnight camping trips, students gain experiences toward the Seal of Climate Literacy as they explore real-world environmental challenges and discover inspiring, community-based solutions. 

What sets CAP apart is the student-led Action Project—a hands-on initiative where students identify an environmental issue they care about and work together to lead meaningful, local impact. Read more about our projects leading wildfire mitigation efforts, pollinator habitat restoration, organic gardening, and promoting sustainable transportation.

“My Cottonwood Institute program has helped me grow as a person. I’ve met so many people who’ve made lasting impacts on me, and learned so many skills for working with other people and being outside.” – CAP Student

More than an outdoor education class, CAP fosters leadership, connection, and a sense of agency, equipping students with the skills, confidence, and experience to create change in their communities. Talk to your guidance counselor about signing up for CAP today!

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAP CURRICULUM

Help Make CAP Class Possible

It costs about $1,700 per student to run CAP for a semester, including instruction, transportation, food, gear, and materials. New Vista and Cottonwood Institute are working hard to cover as much as possible, but we need your help to bridge a $5,000 gap so that we can offer the program at no cost to families, ensuring access for students who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

Your donation helps cover:

• Safe transportation for field days and overnight trips
• Nutritious meals and snacks for all students
• High-quality gear and equipment
• Materials for student Action Projects
• Expert instruction and curriculum design
• Every dollar ensures that no student misses out due to financial barriers.

Donate directly today. Any amount helps us reach our goal!