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Great Outdoor Adventure Learning (GOAL): GOAL is an adventure-based learning and positive youth development program for Mansfield, Willington, and Ashford rising 9th grade youth preparing to transition into high school. Youth have the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities such as including hiking, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses and a variety of community and character building activities to develop self-confidence, social connectedness, and resilient responses to new adventures and situations. 

GOAL is a challenge-by-choice program in which individuals set goals for themselves and as a group in the adventure activities. They have the opportunity to start small for skills-assessment and experiential learning before moving on to more intense experiences if they so choose. GOAL isn’t just about completing physical tasks but also interpersonal ones.