Asheville TAASC

The American Adventure Service Corps

Outdoor Leadership for Kids

  • Learning to Lead

    The traditional view of leadership is stale and outdated. Many young people do not want to be the person at the top or front, making decisions and telling everyone what to do. They … Continue Reading

    Learning to Lead

  • Rescue skills create responsibility

    In TAASC we focus a lot on teaching students rescue skills. These are all important skills to have in the outdoors and they transfer to increasing student responsibility in … Continue Reading

    Rescue skills create responsibility

  • Are your kids looking for Adventure?

    Any new interested kids and parents are welcome to join us at one of our regular meetings to find out more about TAASC! It's the best way to see what we're about, meet other … Continue Reading

    Are your kids looking for Adventure?

  • Girls TAASC

    An outdoor leadership program specially designed for Girls! Girls TAASC is an opportunity for girls to create a safe and welcoming environment where they can grow through … Continue Reading

    Girls TAASC

What our students say

“I feel more responsible for myself. I feel like I can handle myself better. I’ve learned skills I … Learn More >>

Schedule

TAASC Hiking Group

Click through the months and also on events below to see what's coming up. … Learn More >>

About Us

Students studying the map

The American Adventure Service Corps TAASC is a year-round, nonprofit organization aimed at … Learn More >>

Trip Sign Up

We will send you an email a week before your trip, with all the details and how to … Sign up here>>

What We Believe

We believe that every young person has the potential to be a compassionate and transformational leader. We believe that by fostering self-awareness and a collaborative spirit, young people can unlock their full potential and make a positive impact on the world around them. Through a combination ofincreased responsibility, self confidence, and leadership skills, we aim to help young people develop a strong sense of self and an adventurous spirit that will serve them well as they grow and learn. We are committed to supporting young people as they become the compassionate and transformational leaders of tomorrow. To accomplish this, we offer the following:

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