The Challenge Outdoor Adventure Program.
An adventure education program in partnership with Prescott High School.
The Challenge Program offers immersive outdoor adventure education opportunities for High School students under expert adult leadership and guidance
The Challenge story.
The Azimuth Quest Foundation created the Challenge Outdoor Adventure Program in partnership with Prescott High School in the Fall Semester of 2019.
The Challenge Program offers immersive outdoor adventure education opportunities for High School students, with expert adult leadership and guidance while also providing for student participation in planning, preparation and implementation of field outings.
Challenge is committed to creating a positive, welcoming and inclusive environment, one that fosters a sense of belonging and unity within our participating students. Challenge outings and activities take place in settings that require students to communicate, collaborate, and build trust among themselves, all vital skills in today’s world.
The Challenge Program provides students with gear necessary for outings; everything from camping and backpacking equipment up to mountain bikes and river rafting and kayaking gear. And while there are per-trip participation fees, Challenge and the Azimuth Quest Foundation can provide scholarships to students with financial hardships, always striving to make outdoor adventure experiences attainable for all students.
Previous Adventures and Programs:
Backpacking on the Arizona Trail and the Cabin Loop Trail System on the Mogollon Rim
Mountain biking in the Sonoran Desert at McDowell Mountain Park and the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve
Desert Survival in the western Arizona deserts
Verde River kayaking and river habitat stewardship/restoration
Trail maintenance with Prescott National Forest and creek restoration with Prescott College students
San Juan River trips
Walnut Creek and Apache Creek Wilderness, and Fossil Creek backpacking
Kayaking Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River in Glen Canyon
Mountain biking on the Rainbow Rim Trail in Northern Arizona
Hiking the Arizona Trail on the Kaibab Plateau
Visiting Grand Canyon National Park North Rim
Exploring cultural sites in the Verde Valley, Yavapai County, Kaibab Plateau and along the San Juan River
Many other Prescott-area adventures: hiking, mountain biking, orienteering, kayaking and more!
How to get involved
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'The Prescott High School Challenge Program seeks dedicated volunteers who want to help students become successful adults through outdoor adventure education experiences. All volunteers must complete the Prescott Unified School level-three volunteer clearance process. This consists of an online application and criminal background check. Go to our “Take Action” page to get started.
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Donations may be made either to the Azimuth Quest Foundation, or directly to the Prescott High School Challenge Program. Go our “Take Action” page to find out how to donate in support of our work.
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Click below and use the message field of the “Contact Us” form to let us know a little about the student you think might be interested in getting involved with Challenge at Prescott High School.