Idaho Backpacking Adventure for Girls 14-15 - 2 Weeks
Join girls your age for a 2-week backpacking adventure in Idaho. Make new friends, grow your confidence, and develop as a leader.
Duration
14 days
Age
14-15 Only
Overview
About this course
Build self-confidence in the wilderness
It’s time for a real adventure. This summer, head to the mountains for an unforgettable wilderness experience with a group of peers ages 14 and 15. Hike through thick pine forests and high mountain passes. Find your way to the top of rugged peaks and camp beside clear alpine lakes. Share stories and laughter with new friends before falling asleep under a sky full of stars.
Learn new outdoor skills, like reading a map and making tasty backcountry cinnamon rolls, under the guidance of experienced instructors. Whether you’ve been camping before or it’s your first time, you’ll find both challenges and fun on this trip. Stepping up to lead a hike, choose a campsite, or organize your cook group, you’ll realize you’re capable of more than you realized.
As you gain confidence in your outdoor skills, you’ll also practice leadership in real-life situations. Learn to communicate effectively while planning a hiking route or crossing a river with your teammates. Develop lifelong problem-solving skills while navigating off trail or completing a tricky peak ascent. Return with the experience and self-confidence to lead at home, at school, and in the outdoors.
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Financial aid & Scholarships
NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:
- AmeriCorps
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Veteran's Benefits (only for courses fully in the state of Wyoming)
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