On Thursday, Oct. 4, the students of Beth Chana Academy High School for Girls in Orange, participated in the Adam Kreiger Adventure Program, a joint venture between the Hopkins School and the Adam Kreiger Fund. It was established in memory of a special young man who believed that people, young and old, need the opportunity to discover the courage within them, to face the challenges of life. The girls’ participation in the program gave them an opportunity to learn something about themselves, others and the environment around them. This was accomplished through a number of activities involving strategy, cooperation, trust, leadership, and communication. Judging from the comments the girls wrote after their trip, they had a fabulous day and learned a great deal about working together: “It taught me the impact that one person can have,” “Today, I realized that if you don’t trust your friends, you’ll never trust anyone,” and “The best part of this trip was the unity. It was so special and vital to be able to have such unity.” The Adam Kreiger Adventure Program is a perfect fit with the mission of the school. Beth Chana Academy High School for Girls is committed to excellence in education and the development of self-assured young women who exemplify strength of character and good citizenship. Through a rigorous academic program of both Judaic and secular studies, as well as goal-oriented extra-curricular programs, BCA inspires within its students the confidence to discover and cultivate their own unique talents and to note their accomplishments with pride. The school’s focus is to foster dignified young women who will be able to assess their actions, and who will develop the sensitivity to make decisions which positively impact their growth and development in school and beyond. For more information about Beth Chana Academy High School for Girls, please call Bluma Hecht, principal at 203-795-5261.