By Felix Dowsley, Boys Program Director I’m writing on behalf of Will Yeiser, Tricia Chan, and our staff to celebrate our triumphant return to paddling this week. I want to especially thank Nora Randolph and David Clarke for their tireless planning and strategizing to get us back out there safely. We are also grateful to […]
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At French Broad River Academy, every student travels to Costa Rica each of the three years they are at the middle school for this incredible immersion experience. Each year’s trip builds on the prior one and is in a different area of the country. Year in and year out, the Costa Rica trip is what
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By Leanne Chapman, Boys Program Staff Leanne Chapman relays the story of growth and renewal while rock climbing in Potrero Chico this past winter. “You’ve got this Leanne!” I heard, along with, “C’mon, try to get to the next clip!” My hands were sweating, and my heart was pounding as I was analyzing my next
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Ski season at French Broad River Academy is underway! For many of our students, this is their favorite season with FBRA Outdoor Programs. For one full school day per week in January in February, all FBRA students travel to Cataloochee Ski Area for skills-based, small-group instruction. Students love that they get to ski with friends
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Nicaragua Travel Log from FBRA Science Teacher Liddell Shannon Adventure Travel has been a passion of mine for many years. With the FBRA school schedule, I have the opportunity to play, learn, and grow alongside my students during the school year as well as have enriching experiences with my family during the summer. Last summer
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The BEST First Week of School Ever Our school year began last week with Induction Week, a five-day overnight experience based out of Camp Mondamin for Boys and Camp Green Cove for Girls. New students may have arrived on Monday morning with a bit of trepidation and uncertainty, but they departed on Friday with a whole new crew
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The 2024 alumni picnic on August 7 was a great chance for our alumni to connect with old friends and teachers. Alumni in attendance ranged from our most recent graduates, the Class of 2024, going back to the Class of 2018, many of whom are starting their junior year of college. Of course, no FBRA
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FBRA’s summer 2024 climbing trip was one for the books. Seven FBRA students and two instructors just returned from an amazing week of climbing in Kentucky’s beautiful Red River Gorge. It was a glorious week of challenge and triumph as our campers climbed to new heights, literally! Summer programs are an extension of our in-school
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The humble salamander is French Broad River Academy’s mascot. But why? What makes salamanders worthy of mascot status? Here are some salamander tidbits so that you’ll be in the know… Fact 1: Salamander Capital of the World According to the Highlands Biological Station, the Southern Appalachians is one of the most biologically diverse regions on
This year’s Salamander Adventure Camp was a blast! Each year, French Broad River Academy offers a completely free summer program to students from Woodfin Elementary School. We designed this day program to get kids outside all day. They enjoy playing in our wonderful mountain playground and learning about our flora, fauna, and geology. Instructors Liddell
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