PEAK

Experience the Learning

PEAK, founded in 1998, offers hands-on opportunities for wilderness exploration, environmental education, outdoor adventure, and leadership development. PEAK began as an opportunity for Heathwood Hall students to challenge themselves and gain confidence through experiences in nature and on high ropes elements. Today, PEAK continues to serve students EC-12, while also having grown to offer event services and programming to the broader community. 

PEAK programs . . .

• promote an understanding and appreciation for the natural world,
• develop and enhance specific sets of outdoor and wilderness skills, including those associated with paddling, climbing, mountain biking, backpacking and Leave No Trace wilderness ethics,
• encourage positive and meaningful decision-making, communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills,
• expand self-imposed circles of comfort and ability by promoting safe opportunities for healthy risk-taking,
• inspire feelings of confidence, qualities of leadership, and a willingness to compromise,
• encourage social responsibility and engage the local community to improve the quality of life for others.

Through curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, PEAK presents every single student at Heathwood Hall, from 2-year olds to 12 graders, with opportunities to push their limits, to become better leaders, and to develop a love of adventure and the natural world. In addition to curriculum-based formal Outdoor Education classes, PEAK offers after-school adventure programs, multi-day adventure outings and expeditions for Heathwood students, programs and events for special interest and non-profit groups, community education programs, corporate leadership training and team building programs, and summer camps and expeditions.