Moravian Academy Trip

Trip Name
Moravian Academy Animal Service Trip

Who It’s For
Moravian Academy students completing grades 9-12

2027 Session
June 25 – July 1, 2027

Note: These dates reflect your student’s departure and return.
Exact flight times and group travel details will be shared after enrollment.

Location
Colorado & Wyoming

Trip Length
7 Days

Service Hours
10–12

Tuition
$3,600

This is the plan, but plans can shift. Weather, group energy, and new opportunities sometimes lead us to make changes. No two trips are exactly the same, and that’s part of what makes the experience so memorable.

Day 1: Arrival
Arrive in Denver (DEN), where our leaders will be waiting to meet the group. Transfer to Kindness Ranch and settle in. Depending on timing, enjoy some local exploring in the evening.

Days 2–3: Service Days
Spend two full days focused on animal service projects at Kindness Ranch, a dedicated animal sanctuary. Help with feeding, socializing, exercising, and other daily care projects. Students spend significant time with dogs, cats, pigs, goats, cows, horses, ducks, and other animals while working alongside the sanctuary team. Evenings are reserved for rest, group time, and low-key exploration. Over these two days, students typically complete 10–12 hours of service.

Day 4: Paddleboarding & Transfer to Estes Park
Leave Kindness Ranch and head toward Estes Park. Along the way, stop in Fort Collins for paddleboarding and swimming on the lake. Settle into cabin accommodations upon arrival in Estes Park.

Days 5–6: Rocky Mountain National Park
Explore Rocky Mountain National Park through a variety of hikes and scenic outings. Discover alpine trails, expansive viewpoints, and local wildlife. Routes and activities adjust to match group ability and energy.

Day 7: Travel Day
Travel home from Denver after a full week in Colorado.

Where We Stay
We stay in a mix of tents in Wyoming and cabins in Colorado.

Cabins + Group Housing
The group spends three nights at Kindness Ranch in tents, followed by three nights in cabin-style accommodations in Estes Park near Rocky Mountain National Park.

Sleeping and Bathroom Setup
Students sleep in shared rooms divided by gender. Bathrooms are basic but comfortable, with showers available every day or two depending on location.

Group Living
The group helps with cooking, clean-up, and daily chores—simple routines that bring everyone into the rhythm of the trip.

Meals are planned and prepared as a group throughout the trip.

How It Works
Participants rotate cooking duties, with staff support for each meal

Menu Style
Nutritious, kid-approved meals made in kitchens or on camp stoves. Think tacos, pancakes, pasta, burrito bowls, burgers, and fresh veggies.

Dietary Needs
We accommodate allergies, and food preferences of all varieties. We take careful steps to make sure everyone gets the meals they need!

Snacks
Lots of snacks, water breaks, and refuel time during outdoor activities

Flights
Students will travel on a school-coordinated group flight with Moravian Academy staff to and from Denver, Colorado (DEN). Families should not book individual flights. Additional travel details will be shared ahead of departure.

Unaccompanied Minors
Because students will travel together on a supervised group flight, the airline Unaccompanied Minor process is not required for this trip.

Packing
Participants are responsible for bringing their own personal clothing, toiletries, and individual gear such as a sleeping bag and sleeping pad. The Road Less Traveled provides all group gear, including tents, cooking equipment, and any specialized activity equipment needed for the trip. A detailed packing list will be sent to families well in advance (and is available upon request at any time) to ensure your child is prepared. We encourage packing clothing that’s comfortable, durable, and appropriate for outdoor activity. Our list will also provide guidance based on weather, location, and planned activities to help participants bring the right items for a safe and enjoyable experience.

Luggage
We recommend one checked soft duffel bag (NOT a rolling suitcase) and a small carry-on backpack.

Forms
Upon initial enrollment, no additional forms are necessary. One the trip and group size is confirmed in the new school year, you’ll complete forms including:

Health forms

Waivers

Emergency contacts

Medications
All meds must be listed on your form.

Insurance + Vaccines
Trip insurance isn’t required for domestic trips, but it is recommended.
We follow CDC guidelines for travel, and always recommend that families check in with their pediatrician prior to traveling. Based on current CDC guidelines, no specific shots are required beyond routine immunizations. Please check that your teen is up to date on routine vaccinations, including a tetanus booster (Td or Tdap) within the past 10 years.

Device “light” trip experience
Students will be encouraged to limit technology usage during this trip to immerse themselves in the service learning experience and be present as much as possible with the gorgeous outdoor environment!

Students will have time daily to communicate with their friends and family and have their phones for medical and emergency purposes.

Why We Do It
Being unplugged lets teens:

Focus on relationships

Stay present

Build confidence without screens

Family Communication
We share updates during the trip and are always reachable via our on-call team for emergencies