Beyond the Waves: Life Lessons from Surfing
It’s 6:00 AM. A group of teenagers stands barefoot in the sand, boards tucked under their arms. Some are nervous. Some are buzzing with excitement.
It’s 6:00 AM. A group of teenagers stands barefoot in the sand, boards tucked under their arms. Some are nervous. Some are buzzing with excitement.
Social media. College applications. School. Work. Sports. Friends. As a teenager today, life can feel like a neverending firehose of expectations—things to do, achieve, and
Summit & Service isn’t a camp. It isn’t a vacation. And it definitely isn’t a typical summer program. It’s two weeks where phones disappear, comfort
There’s a moment during every Summer Service Term when students realize something life‑changing: they are capable of impacting the world far beyond themselves. This realization
Powder Term is an immersive learning program that aims to empower teens in Physical, Academic, and Self Mastery. Through this program, participants are encouraged to prioritize their physical health and wellness, strive for academic excellence, and cultivate independence and self-reliance.
During Discover Term, students are introduced to three pillars of mastery – self-mastery, academic mastery, and physical mastery, which will affect them throughout their lives. Although the three pillars are the same, Surf Term and Powder Term deliver unique experiences, which is why many of our students attend both terms.
Considering attending both Surf Term and Powder Term? Each term brings a unique experience that will last a lifetime. Here is Arthur’s parents’ experience with Discover Term and the powerful transformation they saw in their son.
Our aim at Discover Term is to empower teens at critical growth stages to awaken their senses, activate their untapped potential, and ignite their passion for life, learning and adventure. Read a parent’s account on the transformation their son had at Surf Term and even after.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a method of teaching and learning in which students actively engage in real-world and personally meaningful projects. Project Based Learning answers
At Discover Term, we offer students the opportunity to expand beyond what they ever thought was possible and push through a bit of discomfort to experience immense growth and JOY!
The five-week Powder Term or Surf Term offers a unique opportunity for middle school adolescents to pause their typical schooling or living and step out of their comfort zones for five weeks. The brave 11-14-year-olds of Surf and Powder Terms leave their friends and routines behind to adopt a new living space and community.