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Appalachian Mountains

Leadership development through outdoor education
Communication, Leadership Skills, Outdoor Skills, Wilderness Training

5 Days to 2 weeks

Through experiential education and immersive leadership training, groups emerge as confident, motivated, and driven leaders. Take on the wilderness through a variety of outdoor challenges that allow leadership skills to emerge.

Dates

Spring, Summer, Fall

Ages

14+

Availability

Spaces available

Group size

Varies

tuition

Based on number of students, length & scope
Varies depending on group size and the scope and length of the program.

Program overview

Experiential approach to building dynamic leadership skills through a wilderness training course.
Building key elements of leadership! According to Seth Godin, young adults need these two skills, and only these two skills, to thrive in the 21st century: leadership and the ability to solve interesting problems. This course emphasizes both of these skills through challenging hard-skill initiatives such as rock climbing, canoeing, and backpacking in the wilderness; as well as soft-skill initiatives, such as facilitating group meetings, addressing conflict, and demonstrating the development of key leadership traits.

The backdrop for this course is the Appalachian region along the Pennsylvania and New Jersey borders. This program can also be developed in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or in the Southwest.
Custom Programs Appalachian by Global Routes
Custom Programs Appalachian by Global Routes

highlights

Rock climb and belay as a means to learn more about accountability and connection.
Canoe the Delaware River, taking in the natural beauty and peace in this region.
Gain useful skills and partake in confidence-building wilderness backpacking.

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We’re excited to collaborate with you! From ideation to delivery, our team of experiential education experts will make your lessons come alive, keep your students engaged, and provide unforgettable custom experiences! 

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FAQ

Focus on Social and Environmental Justice

    • Immersive experiences
    • Deep reflection and debrief
    • Rooted in the experiential education learning cycle
    • Authentic travel opportunities
    • Collaboration with local experts and innovators

Each custom program we design is unique and built from scratch. We can tailor any program to meet the unique interests, goals, dates, and budgets of our partners.

Global Routes is an industry leader in the field of experiential education. We have led over 10,000 students on immersive and transformative experiences abroad since 1967. Our primary mission is to support educators in their curriculum goals by facilitating exceptional global learning experiences.

In addition to offering 4-5 week open-enrollment summer programs for high school students, we also love working with schools, camps, and groups to design and develop custom programs and courses.

“Each year, students return from their Global Routes service immersion program with a thirst to travel, a broadened view of the world, and a new perspective on what really matters to them.”– Marta, Teacher and Director of Global Learning  

We design and deliver experiences for educators, administrators, and group leaders – basically anyone who has a group interested in experiential education as a modality for learning!

Start by completing our Custom Program Interest Form. From there, a staff member will reach out to you to learn more about your goals and offer more insights into the custom program process!

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