Zara’s Team Academy Backpacking Fundraiser 2025

My name is Zara and I am one of the current students in the Team Academy. We need your help to raise money for future backpacking trips!

What is Team:

The Team Academy is a one of a kind public school alternative, outdoor education program. It runs out of Archie Williams High School. It is an experiential learning model that combines backpacking, hiking, community service, internships, rock climbing, wilderness medicine, and academic courses in a cohort model environment. It is the ONLY public school program of its kind.

Friends of the Team Program is a non-profit that helps support Team so we can keep backpacking year after year. This year we DOUBLED in size and we need your help to keep Teamies backpacking for years to come.

Team has given me a renewed excitement for school and learning. It’s pushed me out of my comfort zone and prompted me to grow in my social skills, creativity, and confidence. I’ve made close friends and formed bonds with people I normally would never talk to. I’ve gotten to experience beautiful landscapes and moments in the wilderness that I will never forget.

Our school district does not pay for any of our trips. We must fundraise for all gear, wilderness guides, transportation, permits and more! We couldn’t do this without your support. We hope to keep Team alive for decades to come and can only do it with your support. KEEP TEAMIES BACKPACKING and help us to continue to grow and gain infinite wisdom from the wild! Even $5 can make a difference.

THANK YOU!

We will be fundraising from March 12th to June 1st! Please donate! :)