The Gift of Growth: Why Teens Need Challenge, Not Comfort
When was the last time your child did something that genuinely scared them a little, but changed them a lot? Not the fear of a
When was the last time your child did something that genuinely scared them a little, but changed them a lot? Not the fear of a
As a guide at Discover Term, I get a front row seat to the transformation of young people during their time at a term. A
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
Going phone-free is the best thing for teens. It helps them develop deep personal connections, new skills and more at Powder Term or Surf Term.