Programs for At-Risk Youth
 It took four of us :) |  A beautiful foggy morning |  Who doesn't like to pet moss? |
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 Stream studies |  Just relaxing |  Climbing the Ladder |
 Woah!!! |  Just amazing |  Might get a little wet |
 Just a little bit of fun |  Tree Huggers :) |  Kids hike in the snowy mountains |
 Kids pose on the trail |  Siler Bald |  Hike up to Siler Bald |
 Wild Lillies |  Leaves changing at Yellow Mountain |  Leaves changing at Yellow Mountain |
 Campers take a break on the trail |  Kids take a solo to contemplate |  A HUGE tree at Joyce Kilmer |
 View from Hwy 64 |  View from the top |  A rare Trillium |
Pacesetters provides outdoor programming for at-risk youth in the region that focuses on interpersonal skill development, adventure and teamwork. These programs are funded by the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and span Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Graham, and Swain counties.
Pacesetters offers court-involved youth the opportunity to attend field trips that enable students to test their limits and build their confidence through a series of adventures like wilderness hikes, climbing, and other outdoor activities. By intervening with these young people in positive, empowering ways, Pacesetters programming contributes to a brighter future for our region.
Our educators provide programming for students in each county to offer a different educational approach to students who have had trouble succeeding in traditional schools. These programs emphasize pro-social behaviors like compassion, trust, positive communication, interpersonal awareness, anger management, and conflict resolution. Through the use of a variety of fun initiatives and in a variety of settings, our educators help empower students to become more aware, resilient, and responsible members of society.
