PEER LEADERSHIP WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS

Five- or seven-day expeditions that feature backpacking along the Appalachian Trail in Maryland and/or Pennsylvania or canoeing on the Potomac River. These expeditions are offered to middle and high schools across Maryland during the spring and fall semesters and are uniquely designed to engage students with their peers in challenging environments in order to develop leadership and personal skills applicable to everyday life at home and school. Course elements are varied but always include lessons in Leave No Trace, camping, equipment set-up and safety standards, navigation using map and compass, journaling and personal reflection.

One or two educators from each participating school accompany the selected students on their course. Funding subsidies are available to support these educational programs. Public schools pay a nominal admissions fee to participate. Programs run on a preset schedule from April through June and September through November. Programs are available upon request during the summer months.

Click here for an Overview of Peer Leadership Wilderness Expeditions.

Backpacking on the Trail

For more information or to schedule a Peer Leadership Wilderness Expedition, contact us online or by phone (410) 448-1721.

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"It was a time to reflect on who you are and who you want to become... We developed our listening skills, as well as grew in terms of patience, courage, determination and perseverance."