Quest

Quest 2010 Update

Samuel Kordik — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:44:29 +0000

We’ve finally gotten the dates nailed down for Quest this summer. Quest 2010 will be starting on July 12 and ending on August 7. You can go here to download a copy of the application for this summer’s program.

If you have questions, please let us know!

Quest featured on CBN

Samuel Kordik — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:12:05 +0000

We were honored to have Chuck Holton speak at the International ALERT Academy to the men of the ALERT Battalion and the Quest program. He was here on assignment from the Christian Broadcasting Network to film a special report on the ALERT program.

You can read the full article here.

Quest Deployment Update

Samuel Kordik — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:12:46 +0000

On Monday, August 3, half of the Quest group traveled to Madisonville, TX to provide disaster cleanup in the city and county area. After a four-hour bus trip, the 35 men spent the night in the Madisonville VFD station before working for five hours today. The group were able to remove large trees and debris from several properties around the city, serving residents who were unable to remove the debris themselves.

ALERT men and Quest students worked together to remove storm-damaged trees in Madisonville, TX.

Quest student Mitch Buckley carries several logs to a burn pile.

Led by Quest Team Leader Timothy Leow, the students of Green Two remove a stump.

Photos by Jonathan Holliday

Exciting Training Opportunity

Samuel Kordik — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:31:53 +0000

I am excited to announce that Quest and ALERT Aquatics have joined forces to bring world-class SCUBA training to Quest students. During the last week of Quest, students have the option of taking part in a WASI/NASE certified Open Water Diver course. This certification is recognized worldwide and allows students to rent gear and dive with a dive buddy at nearly any SCUBA dive location.

Your son already has experienced some of the excitement of diving when the ALERT Aquatics divemasters took them for an exploratory dive. The next step is to take the Open Water Diver course during Quest.

Dates & Pricing
The Quest Open Water Diver course takes place August 1 through August 6, 2009. It takes place during Quest, so there is no need to change transportation arrangements. The program cost is $295 which covers all of the books, tuition, dive costs, and gear rental. Students will have a little over a day of classroom time, and then several different dives in exciting locations.

How to Register
In order to reserve your spot, please email me right away if you want to register your son. We will need you to download these forms and then fax or email them back to us:
Quest OWD Registration Form
http://alertoutfitters.com/sites/default/files/2009questform.pdf

Liability Release
http://alertoutfitters.com/sites/default/files/liability.pdf

Medical Statement
http://alertoutfitters.com/sites/default/files/medical.pdf
Please download these forms, fill them out and fax them or scan and email them back to us right away. We will email you back confirmation of attendance.

Questions?
If you have questions, check out our FAQs (http://alertoutfitters.com/scubafaq) or email me at skordik@alertacademy.com. I’d be glad to answer!

Photos from Quest 2009 Week One

Samuel Kordik — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:41:48 +0000

Team Red One competes in the catamaran race on Monday, July 13.

Team Red Two works on their catamaran setup.

A Quest student works on scrubbing a fence during service projects.

Members of Green Group participate in the Automotive Maintenance class.

Do You Want to Make A Difference?

Samuel Kordik — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:00:20 +0000

Each year, an amazing, high-caliber team of young men comes together to make Quest happen. These dedicated servant leaders disciple, mentor, and care for the students that come through Quest while learning about leadership and life from older, more experienced mentors.

Do you want to make a difference in this world? We would invite you to consider applying for Quest Leadership. Serving on staff at Quest is not easy, in fact, any former Quest leader can assure you that it is one of the most difficult things you can do. It means sacrificing your time and energies, denying your self, serving others, and following Christ’s example of selfless love. However, you will be storing up treasure in heaven and experiencing the incredible reward you get when you make a difference in someone else’s life.

We are looking for young men ages 16 and up, interested in leadership, with proven character & a solid track record of leading at home, at school, or at church. Those chosen to be staff at Quest must first complete a basic leadership course at home, and then come to our campus for ten days of training and preparation before Quest begins.

If you are interested in this opportunity, head on over to our downloads page to download the application.

Applying for Quest 2009

Samuel Kordik — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:32:19 +0000

Exciting things are brewing in the Quest office as we prepare for this summer’s program! Schedules are coming together, classes are being planned, and we are already having many young men signing up to take part this summer!

If you want to come to this summer’s Quest, please download the application from the Downloads page and fill it out with your parent’s help. Return it to us promptly to reserve your spot this summer!

Quest 2009 Information

Samuel Kordik — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:54:00 +0000

The interest in this summer’s upcoming Quest program is more than we have ever had! Many people have had questions about Quest 2009 and so here is a brief rundown of the key information:

When: July 11 – August 7, 2009 (Saturday through Friday)

Where: The International ALERT Academy campus in Big Sandy, TX (click for a map). We do provide transportation from and to DFW and Dallas-Love Field airports.

Cost: $1,245 for the first student and $1,065 for additional students from the same family. This includes a $50 transportation fee that will be refunded if you arrive by personal vehicle to our campus.

Application Forms: I know that the application form on this website is outdated. We are working to resolve this, but do not have a finished copy of the 2009 application form. Just be patient, and keep an eye out on this page for updates.

If you have further questions, please email me at quest@alertacademy.com. I will do my best to answer them in a timely manner.

Quest River Trip!

Samuel Kordik — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:46:27 +0000

The Quest group will be leaving today for a three day camping trip on the beautiful Lower Mountain Fork river in southeastern Oklahoma. After a short drive to the campsite, the students will spend the next few days relaxing, enjoying fun activities with each other, having campfire devotionals, and completing a four hour canoe trip down the river. The canoe trip features Class 1 and Class 2 rapids which will pose a fun, exciting, and safe challenge to the students, who have been studying canoeing for the past three weeks.
Wednesday afternoon, the Quest group will then travel back to the IAA campus for the final two days of Quest.

Questions or calls during the Quest river trip can be directed to the Quest office at (903) 636-2000 ext. 2777. If you have a son on the trip, he will not have access to any phones and will be unable to call home.

If you are interested in coming to the final banquet and graduation ceremony, you must register with Stacey Smith by Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 5:00 PM. You can call her at (903) 636-2000 ext. 2101.

Quest Photos: 7/31

Samuel Kordik — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:21:41 +0000

Time Management\Personal Effectiveness Class:

First Aid\CPR: