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Life with CRI
The Castle Rock summer programs are intense personal, intellectual, and physical experiences. They demand a great deal from you, but promises much in return as well.
Traveling and interacting so closely with a small group of people demands a degree of flexibility on the part of each individual. It may require that certain personal freedoms be sacrificed for the sake of group cooperation. Most activities at the Institute, whether they be setting up a campsite, cooking a meal, or offering a safe belay, require participants to work together and to trust each other.
Participating in an Institute program is likewise academically rigorous. It requires from you sharp analytical skills, sustained creative thought, and a willingness to express clearly your ideas. As you struggle to draw out connections between your courses, ultimately the responsibility for your educational experience is your own. We expect all CRI students to be enthusiastic learners, people who will work to enhance the intellectual experience of everyone involved.
Joining Castle Rock for an expedition also entails physical challenges. You will spend many days in the woods away from the comforts of running water, indoor heat, and electricity. In addition, many of the adventure activities we organize demand a level of physical strength and endurance. This kind of activity, despite its potential difficulty, calls for a commitment to giving your full effort.
The Castle Rock Institute summer sessions are best suited for mature and motivated individuals who thrive when immersed in a challenging environment, who value experience with nature, and who believe integrating one's studies with one's daily life offers significant benefits.
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