Youth Leadership Corps (YLC)

HOW TO APPLY Application deadline extended through April 9th, 2023. Complete the Application, Personal Essay, and two Letter of Recommendation forms. Those selected for the course will pay a $400 fee for the program ($100 with qualifying financial aid application). Open to residents of Maryland, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia. Those selected to continue in… READ MORE >

Get Out And Lead (GOAL)

Get Out And Lead (GOAL) is an Outward Bound scholarship program that has been developed to cultivate budding leaders through the unique challenge of an 8-day wilderness expedition backing and rock climbing along the Appalachian Trail. Students learn the skills that are critical to success and often not learned in the classroom- leadership styles, communication,… READ MORE >

Appalachian Trail Backpacking & Rock Climbing

BACKPACKING While exploring one of the world’s most famous footpaths you can expect to practice basic backcountry skills including on and off-trail navigation, weather forecasting and preparation, campfire cooking and tarp setup. ROCK CLIMBING At the midpoint of your expedition you will spend most of a day rock climbing and rappelling. In addition to your… READ MORE >