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Our Mission
| Kodiak Pathways began in 2003 in order to provide an opportunity for adolescents to experience daily life without relying on the trappings of a society bearing the tools which prompt an expectation of instant gratification. Immersed in nature, history, and culture, our students are challenged on several levels of behavioral aspects which adolescents face on a daily basis. Our counselors and staff range in age and come from diverse backgrounds. They all have a passion for adventure and the natural wonders found on Kodiak Island. We are committed to providing an experiential opportunity directed towards an individual's physical, emotional, social, ethical, and academic growth. It is our collective goal that each student find projected relevancy through their experiences and accomplishments. |
| Patience and determination are gained by fly casting to the wild salmon which run the bays and rivers of Kodiak Island. The reward of success is further enhanced when students land their first salmon on a fly pattern they have tied. |
| Meeting the challenges of kayaking on the open waters of Kodiak Island, climbing Barometer Mountain, and hiking the historic Chiniak Point speaks to a student's sense of accomplishment. |
| Respect for diversity and different cultures are gained with visits to the Alutiiq Cultural Museum and Archaeological Repository, as well as the WWII 'hands on' interactive museum at Fort Abercrombie and the Baranov Museum. When available, selected students at Kodiak Pathways have been invited to participate in an archaeological dig under the direction of, and conducted by, the Alutiiq Cultural Museum and Archaeological Repository. |
| Exposure to career opportunities presents itself when our students visit: the US Coast Guard Base Kodiak; commercial fishing vessels and processing plants; the University of Alaska, Kodiak Branch Campus; and the Fisheries Industrial Technology Center. |
| Social, ethical, and environmental responsibilities are heightened by the students interactive involvement with, and responsibility to; the staff, other students, civic and community service, and natural surroundings. |
| At Kodiak Pathways, students are presented with myriad opportunities for active learning. From basic 'bush' construction to processing and smoking the salmon they catch, they are rewarded with tangible results for their efforts. Students share responsibilities with staff and other students for preparing meals, cleaning, and gear maintenance. |
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