XPLOR | Experiences in Purpose, Leadership, Opportunities, & Reach

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Welcome to the Cascade HS XPLOR | Experiencing Purpose, Leadership, Opportunities, and Reach program.  The CHS XPLOR program at Bradford Woods is part of an outdoor education curriculum and transferable skill development as outlined in the Mill Creek Community Schools Portrait of a Graduate. 

This program will be starting with the current juniors (Class of 2027) during their senior year. 

Timeline

• March 19 or 20: Online applications are accessible for juniors to complete.

• April 10:  Application process closes.

• April 13-24: Applications are reviewed. Outstanding applicants will be chosen to advance to the interview round.

• April 27-May 1 (or earlier if ready): Advancing candidates will be notified and an interview will be scheduled.

• May 4-8: In person interviews will be held.

Requirements to submit

• Application 

• Essay within the application

• Teacher Recommendation

• Parent/Guardian Recommendation

• Adult Recommendation 

Things to Note

• Please complete this application using complete sentences and proper grammar. 

• Applicants must be available for full-time residential participation at the time of the trip.

• Applicants must be current juniors and participate in activities throughout their senior year. 

• Applicants must be in good academic standing and meet attendance requirements to participate. 

• Applicants must not be involved in any activity that requires them to leave during the time fifth-grade students are staying at Bradford Woods for camp. (There are some exceptions, but they must be approved by leadership well in advance of the event.)

• Applicants must be available to participate in the leadership training sessions throughout the year at Bradford Woods. These are weekend events in the fall and then a refresher in the early spring. (These are TBD dates)

  • Those taking AP tests in the spring and athletes need to be aware of the commitment. 

• The 5th Grade Bradford Woods dates for spring 2027 will be late April/early May.

• XPLOR students will be responsible for the cost of their participation in the trip to Bradford Woods. The cost of the Bradford Woods XPLOR program is $165.00.  If cost is of concern, please contact Matt Miller.

• As of this time, prepare to provide your own transportation to events at Bradford Woods

  • 5040 S R 67 N, Martinsville, IN 46151

Fill out the application HERE or below. 

• You must use your school-issued email / Google account

• Be prepared to spend 30 minutes plus filling out the form and essay. 

• It might be beneficial to copy and paste answers from a Google Doc as you go through the form. 

• Your essay will be submitted as a PDF.