Outdoor Advantage Program
Outdoor Advantage nurtures and returns responsible, ethical, educated, and self-sufficient students to the community. ”
937.767.1303 x116 (ESC Offices)
937.767.0296 (Classroom Phone)
2256 Clifton Road
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
The Greene County ESC Alternative Program for Middle School students in grades 6 - 8 is housed at the 4-H Camp Clifton Camp located just outside of Yellow Springs, Ohio.
This program combines core course education with outdoor activities and curriculum to help provide goal setting opportunities for students who are at risk of not being successful in a traditional high school setting.
Mr. Ron Atkins is the head teacher and is assisted by Mr. Todd Shuttleworth, and Mr. Mark Parish. Ms. Denise Runyon provides mental health services that are inclusive to the program.
Mission Statement
By offering a non-traditional academic, career, and life skills program, the Outdoor Advantage Program nurtures and returns responsible, ethical, educated, and self-sufficient students to the community.
Goals
• Provide a positive safe place for young adults; free of drug, alcohol, violence, weapons, hate, intolerance, and disruptive behaviors
• Provide a structured environment for learning with an emphasis on academic preparation and based on individual student abilities, interests, and employability skills
• Provide a learning environment which promotes student self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-efficiency
• Provide a research-based continuum of academic, vocational, social, and mental health services
• Provide a staff of caring teachers, therapists, counselors, and support personnel, all of whom are advocates for children, young adults, and families
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