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voyagers (students entering grades 5+6) As students entering grades 6 and 7, Voyagers are on the cusp of adolescence. Like Pioneers, they respond well to structured environments and clear supervision. As older children, however, Voyagers have a different set of needs. As learners, Voyagers are becoming interested not only in the “how” of learning, but also in the “why.” While they still do best in a hands-on learning environment, they are beginning to be capable of more abstract thinking and are better able to discuss their discoveries. In our Voyager courses and activities, we encourage students to bring their own opinions into discussions and challenge them to make connections between what they are learning and other aspects of their lives. Voyagers are beginning to assert their independence more than our younger students. As a group, they are becoming less adult-oriented and more conscious of their relationships with their peers. Correspondingly, our supervision of this age-group is subtler than it is with Pioneers. While we still keep an eye on their hygiene and nutrition, we respect the greater capabilities of this age group and grant them a little more freedom. For instance, Voyagers have later bed times and more free time in the evenings than Pioneers. While we give Voyagers extra space to pursue their independence and build peer relationships, our staff members still hold them to high standards of conduct. Bullying is not allowed at the Junior Program, and students are expected to treat others at all times with honesty, civility, and respect. The result is that the Junior Program is a safe, exciting, and fun learning environment that is filled with choice and adventure. We give Voyagers the structure they need to focus positively on their growth and development, and at the same time give them enough freedom to help them discover themselves more deeply as students and people.

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