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Horizons at CA celebrates 21st summer of exploration, learning, and community building

Daniela MeltzerAugust 29, 2019

On the heels of my first Horizons Summer program and the 21st one for Horizons at CA, there is much to reflect upon and be proud of: the students’ smiling faces...

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The importance of outdoor experiential education

Daniela MeltzerJuly 8, 2019

Growing up in Los Angeles as an immigrant, I never had the opportunity with my family to go and explore nature. It was not part of our family ethos. My parents’...

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Like a rose from a rock

Daniela MeltzerJune 4, 2019

We know that children learn best when they are physically, psychologically, and emotionally safe. When any one of those is compromised, learning is, t...

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Partnerships work!

Daniela MeltzerApril 23, 2019

Since Horizons’ early beginnings at Colorado Academy in 1998, we have worked primarily with one Denver Public School, Knapp Elementary. Both...

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Horizons National Conference: A glimpse

Daniela MeltzerMarch 22, 2019

For those of you that might not know, Horizons is a national program with affiliates across the United States. The program is going through a growth spurt, and ...

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Art Exploration = Worldview Expansion

Daniela MeltzerFebruary 20, 2019

So often, we get caught up in our day-to-day obligations and routines, making it hard to break out of our daily demands and look beyond what is right ...

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he Phoenix Earthship exterior in Taos, New Mexico. Photo by Adam Meltzer

At CA Horizons we believe change is possible

Daniela MeltzerJanuary 22, 2019

Over winter break, my family and I went to explore Taos, New Mexico. What an amazing amalgamation of Native American history, artistic expression, natural beaut...

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Horizons at CA gives back during 2018 holiday season

Daniela MeltzerDecember 19, 2018

At our December Super Saturday, the community of Horizons at Colorado Academy came together to learn and to celebrate the holiday season. These Saturday events ...

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