Wilderness Leadership: 8th Grade Program

Our 8th Grade Program is designed to help students utilize all their skills and create a culminating backpacking expedition and community exhibition. Students will spend three days in the fall planning the food and route for their five day backpacking trip in the spring. They will also work to share what they have learned throughout their entire FIELDGUIDES experience with friends, family, and the wider community in a student-led and designed exhibition night. 

Interpersonal Skills Focus: Leadership, Independence, Confidence
Technical Skills Focus: Route Planning, Backcountry Cooking
Timeframe: 3-day Fall Camping Trip, 5-day Spring Backpacking Trip, 2-day in class planning and exhibition 
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Cost: On average - $120 per day/$1000 per participant, price varies depending on transportation and equipment needs to get a specific quote please contact us!

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