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“Project U.S.E. is a tremendous blessing and opportunity for the urban children of our school. It gives them a chance to experience nature’s classroom and to challenge themselves to grow, to bond together, and to build their confidence in ways a traditional classroom can never match. Without Project U.S.E. our Students would never have a chance to have these amazing experiences.”
—James Verrilli, Co-Founder And Co-Director North Star Academy Charter School Of Newark
Wildcat Program
Adventure-based Experiential Education
Nestled deep within a 50,000-acre natural area in northern New Jersey, the Wildcat Mountain Wilderness Center is Project U.S.E.'s adventure headquarters, offering camping, hiking, canoeing, rock-climbing, team-building, and leadership training to thousands of young people and adults each year.
Nestled deep within a 50,000-acre natural area in northern New Jersey, the Wildcat Mountain Wilderness Center is Project U.S.E.'s adventure headquarters, offering camping, hiking, canoeing, rock-climbing, team-building, and leadership training to thousands of young people and adults each year.
Special Projects
Indoor + Outdoor Experiential Education
Our Special Projects division was formed in response to the rapid growth of adventure education at school and camp facilities. We are involved in all aspects of challenge course design and construction, and in experiential education curriculum development and training.
Our Special Projects division was formed in response to the rapid growth of adventure education at school and camp facilities. We are involved in all aspects of challenge course design and construction, and in experiential education curriculum development and training.
Boatbuilding Program
School-based Experiential Education
The Boatbuilding Program is a unique initiative by Project U.S.E. that is presented through a long-term, on-site relationship with participating schools and agencies. Students of middle- or high-school age explore the maritime history of their region and learn the science and art involved in boat building.
The Boatbuilding Program is a unique initiative by Project U.S.E. that is presented through a long-term, on-site relationship with participating schools and agencies. Students of middle- or high-school age explore the maritime history of their region and learn the science and art involved in boat building.
Culture of Caring
A Multi-year Program to Help Restore our Urban Schools
Before a school can address the concrete issues associated with low student achievement, the climate of failure at a school must change. Working with all stakeholders, from students to faculty, from parents to school leaders, Project U.S.E. staff works to support a positive school atmosphere by creating “a culture of caring.”
Before a school can address the concrete issues associated with low student achievement, the climate of failure at a school must change. Working with all stakeholders, from students to faculty, from parents to school leaders, Project U.S.E. staff works to support a positive school atmosphere by creating “a culture of caring.”
Full Sail
Developing Innovative + Caring Leaders
Sailing on vessels in the British Virgin Islands, (as well as in other locations), participants have the opportunity to practice leadership, communication, project management, and other critical business skills.
Sailing on vessels in the British Virgin Islands, (as well as in other locations), participants have the opportunity to practice leadership, communication, project management, and other critical business skills.