IC Imagine's master site plan includes a 3.2-mile trail to traverse its 47-acre campus; however, original funding for the school’s completion could not accommodate construction of this trail, and as a charter school, IC Imagine does not receive federal, state or local funding earmarked for capital improvements such as this project. The Trail at IC Imagine and its associated features are expected to cost $75,000.
IC Imagine recognizes the importance of providing outdoor spaces and engaging our students with their environment. We know time spent outside helps youth develop a better understanding of the world around them; fosters a strong appreciation of the environment; and creates socially-minded, considerate and resourceful individuals. As a school committed to integrating healthy living into not only its curriculum but also its extracurricular activities, we know creating opportunities for our students to be outside reduces stress, improves brain function, and helps them develop healthy relationships.
The Trail at IC Imagine will provide a myriad of incredible opportunities not previously afforded to our students, our school and our local community. In addition to being used for educational purposes such as science and PE classes, we know it will be used by our Adventure Club for hiking and biking, by our mountain bike and cross country teams for practices and races, and by our school for events such as the Fine Arts 5K and Kingfisher Crusher. Additionally, we are exploring ways to make this trail accessible to other user-groups within the western NC community.
We invite you to support this project by making a donation. Your generosity, combined with contributions from others who believe in the positive difference this trail will make in the lives of those who traverse it, will help this dream become a reality.
