THE KROKA EXPEDITIONS DIFFERENCE
Immersion, Freedom and Responsibility
At Kroka Expeditions, kids are given a great deal of freedom. In
return for that freedom, they are asked to take on a significant
amount of responsibility for themselves and their group. They are
also asked to be disciplined, work hard and accept our way of life
while they are with us. Traveling with Kroka Expeditions is not
just an adventure; it is often a life-changing experience. Through
the process of learning how to paddle a canoe, climb a bare rock
face, or live simply in the woods, Kroka’s teachers also guide
students in exploring their inner selves, examining cultural values
and discovering different ways of life. experienced teachers
Experienced Teachers
Kroka Expeditions’ guides, with an average age of 36, are
local teachers and professionals who love sharing their outdoor
knowledge and skills with others. Co-founders Misha Golfman and
Lynne Boudreau have been professional guides for over twenty years
and are certified teachers with M.Ed’s respectively from the
Russian Pedagogical University, Antioch New England Graduate School
and Lesley College. Misha taught public school and college in Russia
and the U.S. for ten years. In addition, he created several international
wilderness and educational exchange programs prior to founding Kroka.
Lynne was a classroom teacher for nine years in both public and
Waldorf schools, and is certified in Special Education. Both partners
taught for Outward Bound and are guides with the acclaimed Mahoosuc
Guide Service.
Whole Foods
We serve delicious, healthy trail recipes, and we use local
organic foods whenever possible.While the food students eat
on a Kroka trip is often different than their usual diet,
many
students return home with a new attitude about their diet
and
how it impacts their health, and the health of the earth.
Simple Living
Whether your group is staying at base camp or traveling
through the wilderness, they will learn ways to live simply
and
preserve the natural world around them. Arriving at our base
camp at “Trollhaugen Farm” in Newfane, Vermont,
feels like a
step back in time. Carrying water to camp, cooking on an open
fire, and reading by lantern light are some examples of the
immersion students will undergo while visiting Kroka. Groups
gather in a yurt (a traditional Mongolian Nomadic dwelling)
for trip preparations and meetings. Sleeping arrangements
may
include a tipi, wigwam, lean to, or traditional wall tent
nestled
in the forest.
Excellence in Safety
There is an element of risk in all outdoor adventures –
which
is vital to the development of capable individuals. Overcoming
the fear associated with taking risks is what makes our programs
so valuable. Many safety measures are taken to keep any
risk-taking activities from causing injuries or accidents.We
have an excellent safety record, which is maintained by extensive,
year-round staff training.We follow international safety
standards, such as those of the American Canoe Association
(ACA) and the American Mountain Guide Association
(AMGA). However, this does not mean each individual is not
responsible for his/her own safety. Any outdoor activity
requires common sense, thought before action and flexibility.
This personal responsibility is expected of all participants.
“Thank you so much for putting
together a great trip for us. We all had a really great time.
I think the most important thing I learned was to make do
with what I had rather than to depend on buying new.”
-Amelia, 2002 Monadnock Waldorf School 8th Grader |
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