Alpine Academy
Erda, UT

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Alpine Academy Students
Learn Service In DC

Alpine Academy just completed a fabulous Service Learning Trip to Washington, D.C.

Twelve of our students along with the program director, government teacher, and a residential family teacher spent five days touring our nation's capital. These young ladies had the opportunity to learn more about our government by seeing and touring many of the key buildings such as the Capital Building, White House, and Supreme Court. They also were able to really feel the awe-inspiring and rich heritage of our great nation by touring the Smithsonian Museums as well as the National Holocaust Museum and Arlington National Cemetery, which harbors the famous Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

In addition to history and heritage, the students had the opportunity to see the amazing and beautiful art, architecture, and landscapes of D.C. by walking the National Mall (the gorgeous park that houses, among other things, the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial), touring the U.S. Botanic Gardens, the National Gallery of Art, and Sculpture Garden. It was truly a wonderful experience for all involved.

We are now looking forward to our Spring Service Learning trip to Mexico!

Alpine Academy offers family-based residential treatment that is uniquely successful at helping teenage girls learn the skills to succeed at home, in school, and with their own families. Alpine is a part of Utah Youth Village, one of Utah's oldest and largest charities providing treatment to children and families in crisis.