My Nonprofit Reviews

Conserve School melds encouragement of personal growth, an environmentally-focused education, and a great local to become comfortable with the wilderness. I attended Conserve in the spring of my junior year of high school. I arrived knowing some, but not much, about outdoor exploration. The Field Instruction class (for gym credit) taught me how to hang a bear bag, the importance of filtering water, and how to pack a frame backpack to protect your back and be able to fit everything you need. At the beginning of the semester, I was nervous about the prospect of going on camping solos-- 24 hours alone in the wilderness-- but after almost three months of preparation, I felt completely comfortable living on my own.

My favorite thing about Conserve School is that although it feels like we're just there to dance through the forest and sing songs, we were still able to receive the education we needed to progress our high school career. I learned a lot more than in the traditional setting of my local high school, and I enjoyed learning more. The topics we covered were interesting and applicable. It never felt like I was wasting my time when I was in class.

The friends I made at Conserve are the closest and best friends I've ever had. I was able to grow at Conserve, and the family I made there was able to grow with me. Leaving campus after graduation on the last day was so hard. But now, I had friends across the US, and the friendships I made will last me the rest of my life.

One semester really can make a world of difference in the Northwoods. I can't recommend it enough.

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