In-Depth

Academics

AIM House residents discover an abundance of academic opportunities in Boulder and the surrounding areas. For those pursuing post-high school education, the city is home to the University of Colorado, Front Range Community College, Naropa University, The Cooking School of the Rockies and several other respected trade schools. Young adults requiring remedial education, GED preparation or SAT review before reaching their goal of attending college also have a variety of options. In all cases, the AIM House team provides the support necessary for participants to succeed academically, providing tutoring and structured study sessions for each student according to his specific needs.

Vocational

An alternative path to success for those who are ready for a business environment is our internship program which helps AIM participants acquire the real-world experience they'll need to succeed in their field of interest. Case in point: this website is the work of an AIM resident whose goal is to learn graphic and web design. To help him reach this objective, AIM staff arranged an internship with an elite Denver Agency, where he worked on this and similarly relevant projects. Other AIM participants have successfully interned at a variety of local businesses, radio stations, theaters and hospitals, gaining invaluable experience, skills and contacts along the way.

Volunteer

Volunteering as a means of contributing to the community is an intrinsic part of the AIM House philosophy and an important component of our program. We encourage all participants to donate time to endeavors that enrich others' lives and expand their own. Individual AIM House participants have voluntarily coached youth sport teams, worked at the Boulder County Museum of Contemporary Art, and participated in Boulder County's Community Food Share program. Moreover, as a group, the AIM house staff and participants regularly help feed the homeless at Boulder County Food Share and give time toward an array of community causes deemed worthy by all involved.

Wilderness

Mountain

The majestic Rocky Mountains aren't only a beautiful backdrop for the city of Boulder. They're an unmatched setting for a wealth of outdoor activities and wilderness adventures, many of which are available through AIM House. Our wilderness program is designed to expose and engage our participants in a wide variety of outdoor experiences, including:

• • Skiing
• • Snowboarding
• • Camping
• • Hiking
• • Mountain Biking
• • River Rafting
• • Rock Climbing
• • Kayaking

Participants interested in more specialized wilderness pursuits may also partake in the training that's available through the Boulder community. In fact, a number of our residents have completed courses in avalanche survival, wilderness safety and Wilderness First Responder. Through their exposure to outdoor activities, many of our participants have been inspired to explore these interests as potential career opportunities.

Recreation and Relaxation

Recognizing that young adults benefit from a blend of academic, social, community-minded and extra-curricular pursuits, AIM House also offers on-site workshops on a variety of recreational activities. Our residents may take part in yoga, meditation, martial arts, African drumming and Tai Chi classes, among others. Those interested in exploring topics not covered in these workshops can find instruction in everything from hip hop to haiku through the wealth of adult education programs and private classes offered throughout the city.